| New Year’s Day Parade |
1 JANUARY 2012
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Celebrate the New Year in style and revel at the beautiful costumes on show throughout the street parade. Acrobats and music dance take centre stage and fill the streets with energy
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| CT20 Cricket Tournament |
9-22 JANUARY 2012
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Cricket fans will love the West Indies T20 tournament. Matches are played at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds |
| Round The Island Race – Antigua Yacht Club |
21 JANUARY 2012
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A full circumnavigation around the island of Antigua and its outlying reefs
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| Jolly Harbour Yacht Club Valentine’s Day Regatta |
11 FEBRUARY 2012
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One of the friendliest sailing competitions on the island, hosted by the Jolly Harbour Yacht Club. Come and watch or take part in the racing during the day and enjoy the partying and romance in the evening…
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| Royal Ocean Racing Club – Caribbean 600 Race |
20-25 FEBRUARY 2012
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An eagerly anticipated 600-mile ocean racing spectacular in the Caribbean. A not to be missed event.
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| Antigua & Barbuda Culinary Festival |
TBC MARCH 2012
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This exciting two day event showcases the best of Antigua’s local cuisine. Be sure to check out the cooking competitions and culinary seminars, as well sampling the delights at the food fairs
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| Antigua & Barbuda International Kite Festival |
3-11 APRIL 2012
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The blue Antiguan skies will be filled with numerous bright kites. A great family activity whether you are purely watching the kites fly past or guiding one yourself.
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| Ministry of Tourism Model Boat Race |
APRIL 2012
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This 16th annual race takes place at Archie’s Fish House at Falmouth Harbour. A day jam- packed full of activities for the entire family.
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| 25th Annual Antigua Classic Regatta |
19-20 APRIL 2012
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Hosting between 50 and 60 yachts every year, the Antigua Classic Regatta attracts a wonderful variety of competitors. This, combined, with plenty of Antiguan hospitality makes this a fantastic few days of sailing
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| 45th Annual Antigua Sailing Week |
29 APRIL 2012
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One of the biggest events in the World Sailing calendar, take advantage of seeing Antigua at its best
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| Back II Life Music Festival |
29 APRIL 2012
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A week-long festival held around the island of Antigua bringing together the best music and party people from around the world
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| 38th Annual Antigua Tennis Week |
30 April - 7 MAY 2012
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Hosted at Curtain Bluff resort, Antigua Tennis week is a combination of world class tennis mixed with special clinics to improve your stroke
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| Salsa Dance Festival |
7 MAY 2012
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Immerse yourself in some serious salsa during this week long festival. Overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, why not take a dance class or simply enjoy the parties on the beach
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| 10th Annual Antigua Badminton Tournament |
JUNE 2012
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International amateur Badminton tournament held at Perry Bay Multicultural Centre
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| Romance Weekend Destination Wedding & Concert |
JUNE 2012
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Fall in love all over again during this hugely romantic time... The island showcases a number of activities, in order to prove it still the romance capital of the Caribbean
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| 46th Annual Antigua & Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament |
25-27 April 2012
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Held at Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour, prepare to be amazed at the sights of tuna, kingfish and marlin
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| Turtle Watching Season |
JULY-NOVEMBER 2012
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Experience one of nature’s most beautiful sights. Head to Pasture Bay Beach at Jumby Bay and witness one of the world’s primary nesting sites for endangered Hawksbill turtles
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| Antigua Carnival |
28 JULY - 7 AUGUST 2012
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Come and join in the fun at the island’s most colorful and spectacular party. Colorful parades of beauty queens and steel bands line the street, whilst the islands best musicians and performers compete in various fields. Over 50 years old, the carnival is a celebration of the emancipation of slaves, so take you pick from a number of activities taking place across the island
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| Jolly Harbour Yacht Club Annual Regatta |
OCTOBER 2012
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A weekend of fun and excitement. Compete or socialize in the lovely surroundings of the Jolly Harbour Yacht Club
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| 9th Annual World Gospel Festival |
OCTOBER 2012
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Antigua’s Gospel Festival offers locals the chance to celebrate the birth of their country
An annual three day event celebrating the works of prominent Caribbean authors. Enjoy a variety of workshops, author readings and book signings.
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| 14th Annual Moods of Pan Festival |
NOVEMBER 2012
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Showcase by steel pan orchestras hosted by Gemonites steel orchestra
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| 51st Annual Charter Yacht Show |
2-8 DECEMBER 2012
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Taking place at the marinas of English Harbour and Falmouth, this show attracts record numbers of yachts, charter boats, sponsors and exhibitors. Keeping Antigua firmly on the map as one of the premier charter destinations in the world
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| Christmas Day Nelson’s Dockyard Party |
25 DECEMBER 2012
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Champagne party hosted in Nelson’s dockyard, English Harbour. Live music, BBQ and champagne from 11am until late
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| Antigua Yacht Club ‘Nelson’s Pursuit’ Race |
31 DECEMBER 2012
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Held each year on the 31st December, the race start and finish is off English Harbour, the entrance to Nelson’s Dockyard. The race is to commemorate Admiral Nelson’s chase of the French fleet back across the Atlantic to Europe. A great day out for all.
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