2007 Calendar of Events & Public Holidays in Antigua and Barbuda
January
Mon, 1st
- New Year’s Day: Public Holiday
- Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda – ‘Step Back in Time.’
For further information: 268-462-1469/4930
Sat, 6th – Sat, 27th
- Exhibition at Harmony Hall
For further information: 268-460-4120
- Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Mark Browne.
For further information: 268-462-2332 www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com.
Sat, 20th
- Field Trip organized by the EAG (Environmental Awareness Group).
For further information: 268-462-6236
Sat, 20th – Sun, 21st
- Antigua Yacht Club – Round the Island Race.
For further information: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com.
February
- Black History Month
For further information call Cultural Division: 268-462-3586
- Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda: ‘History of Cricket in the OECS’
For further information: 268-462-1469/4930.
- Exhibition at Harmony Hall
For further information: 268-460-4120 or visit www.harmonyhallantigua.com
Sat, 3rd – Sat, 24th
- Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Jerry Cajko.
For further information: 268-462-2332 or visit www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com.
Sat, 17th – Sun, 18th
- Jolly Harbour Yacht Club-Valentine’s Day Regatta.
For further information call Tommy Patterson: 268-461-6300, or visit www.jollyharbouryachtclub.com.
- Ministry of Sports presents ‘Sports Woman & Man of the Year Award.’
For further information: 268-562-1102/03.
Sat, 17th
- Field Trip organized by the EAG (Environmental Awareness Group)
For further information: 268-462-6236.
- Western Night
For further information call Solveig Nitchmann at the Spring Hill Riding Club: 268-773-3139.
- Antigua Yacht Club – ‘Caribbean Swan Regatta’
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com.
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March
- Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
For further information: 268-462-1469/4930
Sat, 3rd – Sat, 31st
- Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Gilly Gobinet & Sarah Fuller.
For further information: 268-462-2332 or visit www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com.
Sat, 3rd – Sun, 4th
- Antiguan Open Golf Tournament.
For further information call the Cedar Valley Golf Course: 268-462-0161
- Exhibition at Harmony Hall.
Further information: 268-460-4120 or visit www.harmonyhallantigua.com.
- Competitive Music Festival at Multipurpose Centre.
For further information call the Cultural Division: 268-462-3586
Sat, 10th – Sun, 11th
- Antigua Yacht Club – Antigua International Laser Open.
For further information: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com.
Sat, 17th
- Field Trip organized by the EAG (Environmental Awareness Group)
For further information: 268-462-6236.
Sat, 24th – Mon, 26th
- Antigua Yacht Club 7th Mega Yacht Challenge.
Further information: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com.
Tue, 27th
- ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 – Super Eight Series.
For further information visit www.cricketworldcup.com.
Thu, 29th – Fri, 30th
- ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 – Super Eight Series.
For further information visit www.cricketworldcup.com.
Fri, 31st
- DIGICEL 1st Anniversary Celebrations a DSC Promotion
For further information contact Gordon ‘Banks’ Derrick: 268-562-6012/14 or e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag.
April
- Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring Antigua Sailing Week
For further information: 268-462-1469/4930
- Exhibition at Harmony Hall featuring Dany Levreau.
For further information: 268-460-4120
Mon, 2nd
- ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 – Super Eight Series.
For further information visit www.cricketworldcup.com.
Wed, 4th
- ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 – Super Eight Series.
For further information visit www.cricketworldcup.com.
Fri, 6th
- Good Friday – Public Holiday
Sat, 7th – Sat 28th
- Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Jenny Freestone.
Further information: 268-462-2332 or visit www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com
Sun, 8th
- ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 – Super Eight Series.
For further information visit www.cricketworldcup.com.
Mon, 9th
- Easter Monday – Public Holiday
Sun, 15th
- Ministry of Tourism Annual Model Boat Race Competition.
For further information call the Ministry of Tourism: 268-462-0480
- Interschool Fitness Pageant venue Multipurpose Cultural Centre.
For further information call Steve Williams: 268-460-8328
- National Youth Choir Production.
For further information call the Cultural Division: 268-462-3586
- Cake, Plant, and Flower Show.
For further information call the Cultural Division: 268-462-3586
- FEI World Dressage Challenge.
For further information call Solveig Nitchmann at the Spring Hill Riding Club: 268-773-3139
Thu, 19th – Tue, 24th
- 21st Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
For further information: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguaclassics.com
Thurs, 20th – Tue, 25th
- Antigua Yacht Regatta. For further information, call 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com.
- Back II Life Antigua 2005. For further information contact either Jeff Hadeed at 268-726-6969 / jeff@bigbanana-antigua.com, or Nigel Gore (UK) 44-797-344-0785 / Nigel@hype.co.uk.
Fri, 21st
- Field Trip organized by the Environmental Awareness Group (EAG)
Further information: 268-462-6236
Wed, 26th
- Antigua Yacht Club – Guadeloupe to Antigua Race.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com.
Wed, 26th – Tue, May 1st
- Back II Life Antigua 2007 ‘Soul to Soul’
For further information contact Jeff Hadeed: 268-464-8392 / jeff@bigbanana-antigua.com or Nigel Gore (UK) 44-797-344-0785 /nigel@hype.co.uk.
Sun, 29th – Sat, May 5th
- 40th Antigua Sailing Week.
For further information: 268-562-3276 / 268-462-8872 or visit www.sailingweek.com.
May
- Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring ‘from cane to molasses’
For further information: 268-462-1469/4930
Sat, 5th – Sat, 26th
- Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Portraits.
For further information: 268-462-2332 or visit www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com.
- Blindness Awareness Month.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0663
Mon, 7th
- Labour Day – Public Holiday
- Red Cross Day.
For further information: 268-462-0800
- 34th Annual Antigua Tennis Week at Curtain Bluff Hotel.
Further information: 268-462-8400
Sun, 13th
- DSC Promotion Mother’s Day Show.
For further information call Gordon ‘Banks’ Derrick: 268-562-6012/14 or e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag.
- 41st Antigua & Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament.
Venue Catamaran, Falmouth Harbour. For further information call Mr. Philip Shoul: 268-460-7400 or 268-726-4700
- International Museums’ Day.
For further information call the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda: 268-462-1469 / 4930.
Sat, 19th
- Field Trip organized by the EAG (Environmental Awareness Group)
For further information: 268-462-6236.
Thu, 24th – Mon, 28th
- Barbuda’s CARIBANA.
For further information call the Barbuda Council: 268-460-0077
Sat, 26th
- International Anglican Food Fair venue Deanery Grounds.
For further information call The Deanery: 268-462-0820
- St. Paul’s Cultural Festival.
For further information: 268-562-5303 / 268-561-0588
Mon, 28th
- Whit Monday – Public Holiday
June
- Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda ‘Blown Away’
For further information: 268-462-1469 / 4930
Sat, 2nd – Sat, 30th
- Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Woods Gallery Photographers.
For further information: 268-462-2332 or visit www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com.
Sat, 2nd
- ‘Calypso Spektakula’ 14th Anniversary
For further information call Gordon ‘Banks’ Derrick: 268-562-6012 / 14 or e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag.
- World Environmental Day.
For further information call the Environment Division: 268-462-4625 / 7278
- Antigua’s 5th Annual International Amateur Badminton Tournament venue Perry Bay Multipurpose Centre
For further information contact: 268-560-9981 / 773-2649 or UK: 44-208-808-7679 Fax: 44-208-493-1332
- Antigua Yacht Club – Green Island Weekend (full Moon).
Further information: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com.
- Olympic Day Run.
Further information: 268-462-3476
Sat, 16th
- Field Trip organized by the EAG (Environmental Awareness Group)
For further information: 268-462-6236.
- Mr. & Mrs. Antigua Bodybuilding Championship.
For further information call Steve Williams: 268-460-8328
- Antigua Leg of Equestrian Association. Jnr. Jumping Competition.
For further information call Solveig Nitchmann: 268-773-3139
July
- Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring ‘Carnival I love you’.
For further information: 268-462-1469 / 4930
- Holy Family Catholic Parish Bazaar & Food Fair.
For further information: 268-461-1127
Sat, 21st
- Field Trip organized by the EAG (Environmental Awareness Group)
For further information: 268-462-6236.
- Wadadli Day – Cultural Extravaganza.
For further information call the Cultural Division: 268-462-3586
Sat, 28th – Sun, 29th
- Sir Vivian Richards Heineken Golf Classic.
For further information call the Cedar Valley Golf Course: 268-462-0161.
Sat, 28th
- 50th Antigua Carnival Celebrations.
For further information: 268-462-4707 / 268-462-0194 or visit www.antiguacarnival.com.
- Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
Further information call the Environmental Awareness Group: 268-462-6236
August
- Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring Carnival.
For further information: 268-462-1469 / 4930.
Mon, 6th
- Carnival Monday – Public Holiday (J’ouvert)
Tue, 7th
- Carnival Tuesday – Public Holiday (Last Lap)
- Carib Cable Golf Tournament.
For further information call the Cedar Valley Golf Course: 268-462-0161
Sat, 18th
- Field Trip organized by the EAG (Environmental Awareness Group)
For further information: 268-462-6236.
- Turtle Watch (members only).
For further information call the Environmental Awareness Group: 268-462-6236
September
- Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
For further information: 268-462-1469 / 4930
- Royal Antigua & Barbuda Police Force Week of Activities.
Further information call the Police Headquarters: 268-462-0360
Sat, 15th
- Field Trip organized by the EAG (Environmental Awareness Group)
For further information: 268-462-6236.
- OECS Volleyball Championship venue YMCA Sports Complex.
For further information call Wilbur Harrigan: 462-0827
- Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
For further information call the Environmental Awareness Group: 268-462-6236
October
- Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
For further information: 268-462-1469 / 4930
Sat, 13th
- Antigua Yacht Club – Ladies Laser Open.
For further information: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com.
- National Warri Festival.
For further information call Cyril ‘September’ Christian: 268-461-6400 or Fitzroy Phillip: 268-461-1615
Sun, 14th – Mon, 15th
- Antigua Yacht Club – Team Racing Championship.
For further information: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com
Sat, 20th
- Field Trip organized by the EAG (Environmental Awareness Group)
For further information: 268-462-6236.
- World Food Day.
For further information call the Ministry of Agriculture: 268-462-1213 / 462-1007/8/9
- Jolly Harbour Yacht Club – Annual Regatta.
For further information call Tommy Patterson: 268-461-6300 or visit www.jollyharbouryachtclub.com.
Sat, 27th
- ANJO Insurance Breast Friends Golf Tournament.
For further information call the Cedar Valley Golf Course: 268-462-0161
Wed, 31st
- Heritage (National Dress) Day.
For further information call the Ministry of Culture: 268-562-5303
- Antigua Open Bridge Tournament.
For further information: 268-462-1459 or e-mail jamesp@candw.ag
- CEA Dressage Competition.
For further information call Solveig Nitchmann at the Spring Hill Riding Club: 268-773-3139
- Spring Gardens Moravian Independence Food Fair.
For further information: 268-560-4149
- ‘Jubilation’ 4thAnnual World Gospel Festival.
For further information call the Ministry of Culture: 268-562-5303
- Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
For further information call the Environmental Awareness Group: 268-462-6236
November
- Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. ‘Christmas in November’
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
- Arbor Month activities.
Further information Tel: 268-462-4625/7278 Environment Division
Thu, 1st
- Antigua & Barbuda’s Independence Day (26th Anniversary) – Public Holiday
- Ceremonial Parade & Independence Food Fair.
For further information call the Ministry of Culture: 268-562-5303.
Sat, 3rd – Sun, 4th
- WIOC Calcutta Tournament.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0161 Cedar Valley Golf Course
Sat, 17th
- Field Trip organized by the EAG (Environmental Awareness Group)
For further information: 268-462-6236.
Fri, 23rd – Sun, 25th
- ‘Moods of Pan’ hosted by Gemonites Steel Orchestra.
For further information call Patrick Johnson: 268-773-6633 or Joseph Henry: 268-727-0267
- Ebenezer Methodist Church Bazaar.
For further information: 268-462-3864
- Mr. Physique.
For further information call Steve Williams: 268-460-8328
- Inaugural Boat Rowing Regatta.
For further information call the Ministry of Tourism: 268-462-0480 or the Antigua Marine & Trades Assoc: 268-562-5085
- Blue Water Rally.
For further information call the Ministry of Tourism: 268-462-0480
- Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
Further information call the Environmental Awareness Group: 268-462-6236
December
- Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
For further information: 268-462-1469 / 4930
- National Youth Choir Production.
For further information call the Cultural Division: 268-462-3586
- Exhibition at Harmony Hall.
For further information: 268-460-4120
- World Aids Day
For further information call the Aids Secretariat: 268-462-5975 / 9605
- Annual Tourism Week.
For further information call the Ministry of Tourism: 268-462-0480
- Rubson Raid Turquoise.
For further information call the Ministry of Tourism: 268-462-0480
Wed, 5th – Mon, 10th
- 46th Antigua Charter Yacht Show (Industry Show).
For further information: 268-460-1530 or visit www.antigua-charter-yacht-meeting.com.
Sat, 8th
- Caribbean Comedy Festival.
For further information call Gordon ‘Banks’ Derrick: 268-562-6012/14 or e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag.
Sun, 9th
- V.C. Bird Day – Public Holiday to commemorate the life of the Late Dr. V.C. Bird Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda
- Antigua Yacht Club – High Tide Series.
For further information: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com.
- Antigua Yacht Club – ZOOM 8 Championship.
For further information: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com.
Sat, 15th
- Field Trip organized by the EAG (Environmental Awareness Group)
For further information: 268-462-6236.
- Christmas Masquerade Party.
For further information call the Museum of Antigua & Barbuda: 268-462-1469 / 4930.
- Champagne Party in Nelson’s Dockyard.
For further information call Hans Smit of Goldsmitty: 268-462-4601.
Tue, 25th
- Christmas Day – Public Holiday
Wed, 26th
- Boxing Day – Public Holiday
Mon, 31st
- Antigua Yacht Club – Nelson’s Pursuit.
For further information call: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com.
The Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism would like to remind travelers of new passport requirements: Beginning January 8, 2007, the U.S. Department of State will require all U.S. citizens traveling via air or sea to present a valid passport for travel and re-entry into the United States. For information on obtaining a U.S. passport, visit the U S Passport Services Web site: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html or contact the U.S National Passport Information Center, (877) 487-2778.
Travelers to Antigua can now take advantage of Delta Air Line’s direct service from Atlanta, GA on Saturdays and Wednesdays (log on to Delta.com to book). Non-stop flights to Antigua are also available when flying BWIA (from New York), Continental Airlines (from Newark, NJ) and US Airways (from Charlotte, NC).
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