MONTH

ACTIVITY

January

01

New Years Day – Public Holiday

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.  Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930

Exhibition at Harmony Hall.  Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 or visit www.harmonyhallantigua.com

Inaugural Boat Rowing Regatta. Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism;  268-562-5085 Antigua Marine & Trades Assoc

10

Field Trip organized by the EAG Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament.  Further information www.stanford2020.com  

26-27

Antigua Yacht Club – ‘Round the Island Race’  Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com

February

Black History Month – Further information Tel: 268-462-3586 Cultural Division

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930

Exhibition at Harmony Hall.    Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 or visit www.harmonyhallantigua.com

Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Further information www.stanford2020.com

13-17

International Cricket 2nd Test Match – West Indies vs England venue Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium.  Further  information Tel: 268-481-2450/51/52 or visit www.windiescricket.com

14

Field Trip organized by the EAG.  Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

13-15

Jolly Harbour Yacht Club-Valentine’s Day Regatta. Further information Tel: 268-461-6300 Tommy Patterson www.jhycantigua.com

23-27

RORC Caribbean Offshore Race.  Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com

Sports Woman & Man of the Year Award. Further information Tel: 268-562-1102/03 Ministry of Sports

28

Wadadli Day – Cultural Extravaganza. Further information 268-462-3586 Cultural Division

March

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930

Exhibition at Harmony Hall.  Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 or visit www.harmonyhallantigua.com

14-15

Antigua Yacht Club – Antigua International Laser Open. Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com

14

Field Trip organized by the EAG.  Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

April

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring Antigua Sailing Week Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930

Exhibition at Harmony Hall.  Further information Tel: 268-460-4120

10

Good Friday – Public Holiday

11

Field Trip organized by the EAG. Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

13

Easter Monday – Public Holiday

Ministry of Tourism Annual Model Boat Race Competition.  Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism

16-21

23rd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com

Back II Life Antigua 2007 ‘Soul to Soul’ Further information contact in Antigua Jeff Hadeed Tel: 268-464-8392/ jeff@bigbanana-antigua.com or Nigel Gore (UK) 44-797-344-0785/nigel@hype.co.uk 

26-02 May

42nd Stanford Antigua Sailing Week.  Further information Tel: 268-462-8872 or visit www.sailingweek.com

May

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.  Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930

Blindness Awareness Month.  Further information Tel: 268-462-0663

04

Labour Day – Public Holiday

36th Annual Antigua Tennis Week at Curtain Bluff Hotel.  Further information Tel: 268-462-8400

09

Field Trip organized by the EAG. Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

11

Antigua Yacht Club – Cruise to Deshaise, Guadeloupe. Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com

Red Cross Day.  Further information Tel: 268-462-0800

DSC Promotion Mother’s Day Show.  Further information e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag

18

International Museums’ Day. Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 Museum of Antigua and Barbuda

Barbuda’s CARIBANA.  Further information Tel: 268-460-0077 Barbuda Council

29-01June

43rd Antigua & Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament. venue Catamaran, Falmouth Harbour.  Further information Tel: 268-460-7400 or
268-726-4700 Mr. Philip Shoul or www.antiguabarbudasportfishing.com

30

International Anglican Food Fair venue Deanery Grounds. Further information Tel: 268-462-0820 The Deanery

31-07 June

St. Paul’s Cultural Festival.  Further information contact Tel: 268-562-5303/268-561-0588

June

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.   Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930

01

Whit Monday – Public Holiday

05-07

International Music Festival ‘Romantic Rhythms’. Further information contact Ministry of Tourism U.S.A. 888-268-4227 or info@antigua-barbuda.org

05

World Environmental Day. Further information Tel: 268-462-4625/7278 Environment Division

13

Field Trip organized by the EAG. Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

‘Calypso Spektakula’ 15th Anniversary. Further information e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag

Antigua’s 7th Annual International Amateur Badminton Tournament venue Perry Bay Multipurpose Centre. Further information contact in ANU Tel: 268-560-9981/773-2649/ or  UK Tel: 44-208-808-7679  Fax:: 44-208-493-1332

Antigua Yacht Club – Green Island Weekend (full Moon). Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com

Olympic Day Run. Further information Tel: 268-462-3476

July

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring ‘Carnival I love you’.  Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930

Holy Family Catholic Parish Bazaar & Food Fair.  Further information Tel: 268-461-1127

11

Field Trip organized by the EAG. Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

23-04Aug

52nd Antigua Carnival Celebrations.  Further information Tel: 268-462-4707/268-462-0194 or visit www.antiguacarnival.com

Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).  Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

August

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring Carnival.  Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930

03

Carnival Monday – Public Holiday (J’ouvert)

04

Carnival Tuesday – Public Holiday (Last Lap)

08

Field Trip organized by the EAG.  Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

Turtle Watch (members only).  Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

September

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930

Royal Antigua & Barbuda Police Force Week of Activities.  Further information Tel: 268-462-0360 Police Headquarters

12

Field Trip organized by the EAG. Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).  Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

6th Annual Sizzlin Sands Beach Volley Ball Tournament. Further information contact Paul White Tel: 246-256-7588 or visit www.sizzlinsand.com

The 6th Annual DeJam DJ Festival. Further information visit www.dejamfestival.com or Tel: 268-764-4217 or 268-764-7994 or 44-207-096-0490

October

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930

National Warri Festival.  Further information Tel: 268-461-6400 Cyril ‘September’ Christian or Fitzroy Phillip 268-461-1615

10

Field Trip organized by the EAG.  Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

16

World Food Day.  Further information Tel: 268-462-1213/462-1007/8/9 Ministry of Agriculture

Jolly Harbour Yacht Club –Annual Regatta.  Further information Tel: 268-461-6300 Tommy Patterson www.jollyharbouryachtclub.com

31

Heritage (National Dress) Day.   Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 Ministry of Culture

Antigua Open Bridge Tournament. Further information Tel: 268-462-1459 or  e-mail jamesp@candw.ag

Spring Gardens Moravian Independence Food Fair.  Further information Tel: 268-560-4149

‘Jubilation’ 6thAnnual World Gospel Festival.   Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 e-mail: culture@antigua.gov.ag or visit www.independence.gov.ag

Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).  Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

November

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.  Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930

Arbor Month activities. Further information Tel: 268-462-4625/7278 Environment Division

01

Antigua & Barbuda’s Independence Day  – Public Holiday

01

Ceremonial Parade & Independence Food Fair.  Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 Ministry of Culture

02

Public Holiday – (Independence falls on a Sunday so holiday is recognized on the Monday)

06-08

Antigua & Barbuda Literary Festival – Further information Tel: 268-480-2989/268-560-8520 or www.antiguaandbarbudaliteraryfestival.com 

07

Field Trip organized by the EAG.   Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

‘Moods of Pan’ hosted by Gemonites Steel Orchestra. Further information Tel: 268-773-6633 Patrick Johnson; 268-727-0267 Joseph Henry

Ebenezer Methodist Church Bazaar. Further information Tel: 268-462-3864

Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).  Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

December

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930

Exhibition at Harmony Hall.  Further information Tel: 268-460-4120

Blue Water Rally.  Further information Ministry of Tourism Tel: 268-462-0480

World Aids Day – Further information Tel: 268-462-5975/9605 Aids Secretariat

Annual Tourism Week.  Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism

Caribbean Style Super Yacht Cup. Further information contact Ministry of Tourism Tel: 268-462-0480

48th Antigua Charter Yacht Show (Industry Show). Further information Tel: 268-460-1530 or www.antigua-charter-yacht-meeting.com

Caribbean Comedy Festival. Further information  DSCPromotions@candw.ag

National Heroes Day – Public Holiday to commemorate the life of our National Heroes

Antigua Yacht Club – High Tide Series. Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com

Antigua Yacht Club – ZOOM 8 Championship.  Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or  www.antiguayachtclub.com

Field Trip organized by the EAG  Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group

Champagne Party in Nelson’s Dockyard.  Further information Tel: 268-462-4601 Hans Smit of Goldsmitty

25

Christmas Day – Public Holiday

26

Boxing Day – Public Holiday

31

Antigua Yacht Club – Nelson’s Pursuit. Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or  www.antiguayachtclub.com

SPORTS CALENDAR

Jan-Dec

Official start of theVolleyball Season. Further information Tel: 268-462-0827 Wilbur Harrigan

Jan-Jul

Official start of the Cricket Season. Further information Tel: 268-462-9090 Antigua Cricket Association

Jan-Jul

Official start of the Netball Season Further information Tel: 268-562-1102/03 Ministry of Sports

Feb-Jul

Official start of the Basketball Season.  Further information Tel: 268-562-1102/03 Ministry of Sports

Aug-Feb 08

Official start of the Football Season.  Further information Tel: 268-562-6012/14 Mervyn Richards