 Through a series of Provincial auditions held at local municipal level, amateur and semi-professional artists are identified in drama, dance and music.The winners in each category take part in four District Previews, where only the best are selected to participate at the Main Festival held traditionally during the last week-end of Space.From its humble beginnings, the Calabash has grown to encompass twenty two auditions, four District Previews and a four-day main Festival.