The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced the staging of the Vodza Easter Regatta 2026, one of Ghana’s celebrated cultural and sporting tourism events.
The event, organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts in collaboration with the Vodza Ecotourism Initiative, the Keta Municipal Assembly, traditional authorities, and key tourism stakeholders, is scheduled to take place from April 3 to April 5, 2026, at Vodza in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region.
According to the GTA, this year’s edition will feature a vibrant line-up of activities including Woezor Night at the Keta Parks and Gardens, traditional canoe rowing competitions, beach games, cultural performances, and the Canoe Jam Music Festival at the Emancipation Beach Resort.
The festival will also host tourism exhibitions, organised tours, and curated visitor experiences aimed at showcasing the Southern Volta enclave and positioning Ghana as a preferred tourism destination.
Patrons are expected to enjoy food bazaars highlighting authentic Ghanaian and Volta-Anlo cuisine, alongside exhibitions of local crafts and artefacts. Cultural displays reflecting the heritage, history, and lifestyle of the Anlo people will also form a key part of the celebration.
Over the years, the Vodza Easter Regatta has evolved into a major Easter attraction, drawing visitors from across Ghana and beyond, while contributing significantly to domestic tourism, cultural preservation, and community-based development.
The GTA notes that the event forms part of ongoing efforts to diversify Ghana’s tourism offerings by promoting unique cultural and recreational experiences, while creating economic opportunities for local communities during festive periods.
The Authority has therefore invited the public, corporate institutions, the media, and the international community to participate in this year’s event and experience the rich culture, hospitality, and scenic beauty of the Volta Region.
