ANNUAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2010
5th -12th February
Farmer's Week
Please contact the Department of Culture for information regarding this event. (284) 494-3701 Ext 4373.
12th - 15th February
32nd Annual Sweethearts of the Caribbean & 28th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta
Hosted by the Jolly Roger Restaurant & Bar – West End. “The February highlight penciled in on the charts of every dedicated captain in the Caribbean. (284) 495-4559 http://www.weyc.net/
21st February
Horse Races
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
26th February
Classics Opera with Denyce Graves (Mezzo-Soprano)
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Performing Arts Series, HLSCC Auditorium www.hlscc.edu.vg
28th February
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
Bomba's Full Moon Party (Cappoon's Bay, West End)
1st March
H.L. Stouts’ Birthday - (Public Holiday)
5th - 8th March
Dark & Stormy Regatta
A record number of yachts participate in this fun event every year. A 16 mile race from trellis bay to Anegada where food drinks and lots of dancing awaits the participants, then on Monday its racing back to Jolly Rogers for the prize giving ceremony. A well look forward to event. (Hosted by Neptune’s Treasure, Anegada & The Jolly Roger, West End) http://www.weyc.net/
6th March
Gospel Showcase with Y’ Anna Crawley (BET’s Sunday Best 2nd Season Winner)
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Performing Arts Series, HLSCC Auditorium ww.hlscc.edu.vg
8th March
Commonwealth Day - (Public Holiday)
13th March
National Parks Trust Annual Flower Show
JR O’Neal Botanic Gardens
Floral, garden and children’s Art competition, also dance and musical performances. For more information please contact: Tel. (284) 494-2069 or http://www.bvinationalparkstrust.org/
March (TBA)
Caribbean Arts & Crafts Festival - Trellis Bay, Beef Island
This increasingly popular cultural event brings together artisans from throughout the Caribbean to display, sell and demonstrate their crafts at a variety of locations in the beautiful British Virgin Islands. www.caribbeanartisan.net
20th March
HLSCC Jazz Showcase with Steve Wilson
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Performing Arts Series, HLSCC Auditorium www.hlscc.edu.vg
30
th March
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
29th March - 4th April
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
The weeklong event takes sailors throughout the beautiful British Virgin Islands. Starting at Nanny Cay and ending at Sir Frances Drakes Channel to Bitter End Yacht Club. Email info@bvispringregatta.org or mile@nannycay.com or visit http://www.bvispringregatta.org/
1st - 5th April
Virgin Gorda Easter Festival
This is a weekend filled with activities; including the calypso monarch competition parade, queen show and nightly village entertainment. For more information contact BVI Tourist Board (284) 495-5181 or visit www.bvitourism.com
2nd April
Good Friday - (Public Holiday)
April
Spanish Town Fisherman Jamboree & 13th Wahoo Fishing Tournament
This popular fishing tournament attracts many competitors as well as onlookers. Food, music and beach fun are just part of this fun-filled event.
4th April
Easter Sunday Horse Race
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
5th April
Easter Monday - (Public Holiday)
12th - 15th April
Oyster Regatta BVI 2010
“A large fleet of Oysters is expected to gather, for the 24th regatta in the Oyster series. Visit www.oystermarine.com/events/regattas.aspx
24th April
Modern, Traditional Dance with Nai Ni Chen
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Performing Arts Series, HLSCC Auditorium www.hlscc.edu.vg
28th April
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
Bomba's Full Moon Party (Apple Bay, West End)
8th May
Classic Pianist Concert with Leon Bates
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Performing Arts Series, HLSCC Auditorium www.hlscc.edu.vg
15th May
BVI Wreck Dive Week
Hosted by the Bitter End Yacht Club visit www.beyc.com
24th May
Whit Monday (Public Holiday)
27th May
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
Bomba's Full Moon Party (Apple Bay, West End)
28th - 31st May
BVI Music Festival
Enjoy world-renowned artists at this beach-front venue. This event is like no other in the Caribbean, set on one of the BVI best beach, Cane Garden Bay, Tortola. The sound of music meets the sounds of nature. This is the place to be for Memorial Day weekend. http://www.bvimusicfestival.com/
28th - 31st May
Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta
Funds support the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society. West End Yacht Club. http://www.weyc.net/
29th May
Summer Music Fest with Chorale Chamber Players, Jazz and Woodwind Ensemles
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Performing Arts Series, HLSCC Auditorium www.hlscc.edu.vg
May
Annual Leverick Bay Poker Run
The biggest power boat event in the BVI Leverick Bay Resort & Marina, heart pounding racing action. Contact Nick at: (284) 495-7421 http://www.pokerrunbvi.com/
31st May
Jazz On The Hill
12th - 19th June
Wreck Week
A week of diving, parties and fun. Dive as many of the 300+ wrecks in the BVI. See special offers for packages.
12th June
Sovereign’s Birthday - (Public Holiday)
20th June
Horse Races
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
26th June
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
Bomba's Full Moon Party (Apple Bay, West End)
26th June
Highland Spring HIHO
One of the biggest events in windsurfing’s and the greatest week of racing and adventure and draws a raft of contenders from the global windsurfing elite. Tel. (284) 494-0337 www.go-hiho.com
2nd July
Territory Day - (Public Holiday)
2nd July
Fisherman's Day
This event takes place at the Long Bay Beach, Beef Island and is hosted by the BVI Conservation & Fisheries Department www.bvidef.org
2nd & 3rd July
Annual Firecracker 500 Race & Chili Cook-off
Funds support KATS (Kids and the Sea Program) West End Yacht Club. http://www.weyc.net/
7th - 10th July
Premier’s Cup International Youth Regatta
Kids from through the Caribbean compete in this exciting youth regatta. This event is sponsored by Rotary Clubs and hosted by Nanny Cay Hotel & Marina RBVI Yacht Club. http://www.rbviyc.org/
11th July
Horse Races
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association bvihorseowners@live.com
23rd July - 7th August
56th BVI Emancipation Festival
This annual festival is also known as August Festival and is the BVI premier cultural showcase with an array of activities including the Freedom March and Emancipation Service. Top local, regional and international artists perform nightly at Festival Village. A grand parade on August Monday showcase our troops and floats.
26th July
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
Bomba's Full Moon Party (Apple Bay, West End)
2nd August
Festival Monday - (Public Holiday)
3rd August
Festival Tuesday - (Public Holiday)
3rd August
Horse Races
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
4th August
Festival Wednesday - (Public Holiday)
5th & 6th August
Carrot Bay Festival Celebrations
Festival celebrations at Carrot Bay.
24th August
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
Bomba's Full Moon Party (Apple Bay, West End)
19th September
Horse Races
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
23rd September
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
Bomba's Full Moon Party (Apple Bay, West End)
17th October
Horse Races
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
22nd October
St. Ursula's Day (Public Holiday)
23rd October
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
Bomba's Full Moon Party (Apple Bay, West End)
25th October
Foxy’s “Cat Fight"
For additonal information visit www.foxysbar.com
4th November
World Tourism Day
21st November
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
Bomba's Full Moon Party (Apple Bay, West End)
28th November
Horse Races
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
4th - 5th December
Christmas on Main Street (Tortola)
Two fun fill evenings, local vendors and store owners lined Main Street with discounts goods just in timefor the Christmas holidays. Groups and bands perform Christmas Carols and while feasting on local foods, drinks and pastries
10th -11th December (TBC)
Christmas in Spanish Town (Virgin Gorda)
Local vendors and store owners display their goods while local bands fills the air with renditions of Christmas carols.
11th December
DYAS Youth Christmas Regatta 2010
The regatta is open to all youth sailors. Racing is held in Sea Cows Bay and or Sir Francis Drake Channel. For additonal information contact BVIWSC 1-284-494-0669 or email sailonbvi@surfbvi.com. Sponsored by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and organized bt the BVI Watersports Centre in Sea Cows Bay.
17th - 18th December
Christmas Brewer's Bay Style
The Brewers Bay Community celebrates Christmas Brewers Bay Style.
21st December
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
December
Bitter End Yacht Club's
9th Annual Holiday Boat Procession (North Sound, Virgin Gorda)
Deck the decks with boughs of Holly! Hang stockings on the cabin-top with care! Run lights up the rigging! Dress in your holiday best! The festivities get underway at 5:45 pm at the head of the Bitter End channel. www.beyc.com
25th December
Christmas Day - (Public Holiday)
Long Bush Christmas Parade
26th December
Boxing Day Horse Race at the Ellis Thomas Downs
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
27th December
Boxing Day - (Public Holiday, usually celebrated on the 26th December.)
31st December
New Years’ Eve on Jost Van Dyke
Jost Van Dyke is known as one of the top three places in the world to be at for New Year’s Eve. This small island comes alive with Yachtsman’s from around the world as well as top movie stars, you never know who you will see parting on this stretch of white sand beach. Music, food and drinks, makes it a great place to ring in the New Year with famous Foxy’s. http://www.foxysbar.com/
31st December
Fireball Year's Eve Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
For More Information on Island Happenings, be sure to check www.limin-times.com