| ST BARTHS MUSIC FESTIVAL |
10-29 JANUARY 2012
|
| A two-week musical celebration featuring performances by prominent artists in jazz, opera, classical Music and ballet |
| CARNIVAL ST BARTHS |
17-22 FEBRUARY 2012
|
| In the streets of Gustavia |
| A two-week musical celebration featuring performances by prominent artists in jazz, opera, classical Music and ballet |
| 32ND HEINEKEN REGATTA |
1-4 MARCH 2012
|
| Come and experience the Caribbean’s biggest Regatta for yourself – a spectacle not to be missed! |
| LES VOILES DES ST BARTHS |
2-7 APRIL 2012
|
| A new stop on the Caribbean winter racing circuit, the "Les Voiles de St. Barth" regatta will include six classes of sailboats, from classic sloops to mega yachts. The event will be held on the island of St. Barthelemy |
| WEST INDIES REGATTA |
28 APRIL - 1 MAY 2012
|
| Three day event held annually over the Mayday weekend in St Barth, celebrating traditional West Indian sails. More of a wooden boat festival than a competitive regatta, the purpose of the event is to promote and encourage traditional boatbuilding in the Caribbean |
| TOUR OF ST BARTH |
5- 6 MAY, 2012
|
| Around the island event for windsurfers and catamarans, St Jean Beach |
| ANNUAL ANGUILLA YACHT REGATTA |
4-9 MAY 2012
|
| 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 rbviyc.org |
| St Martin Caribbean Festival |
JULY 2012 TBA
|
| The event will bring together some of the islands best musical talents as well as performers from around the caribbean to perform during the three day celebration. The celebration will also have parades during that weekend that will be made up of local troops and troops from near by islands |
| VICTOR SCHOELCHER GRAND CASE FESTIVAL ST MARTIN |
JULY 2012 TBA
|
| Paris-born Victor Schoelcher brought about the abolition of slavery in the French colonies, specifically the Caribbean. St Martin's village of Grand Case throws a commemorative street party every year in the days before and after 21 July, Schoelcher's birthday |
| St Martin Open-Air Film Festival |
JULY – SEPTEMBER 2012
|
| Relax in front of a film outside on balmy Caribbean nights in St Martin. The Open-Air Film Festival travels to different villages and towns throughout August and screens a selection of free films catering to all age groups and tastes |
| Bastille Day St Barths |
12 JULY 2012
|
| Public holiday with Firework display and dancing on the dock, Quai Général de Gaulle– Gustavia |
| Fête de l'Anse des Cayes et Anse des Lézards St Barths |
JULY 2012
|
| A parish festival with music, sport, shows and a masquerade ball |
| Fête des Quartiers du Nord in St Barths |
JULY 2012
|
| Celebrations include dancing, games, regattas and firework displays on Flamads beach, St Barths |
| St Maarten/St Martin Summer Fest |
JULY 2012 TBA
|
| The St Maarten/St Martin Summer Fest gets the tiny island pulsating to the sounds of Latin, soca, jazz, reggae, R&B and gospel music with an evening dedicated to each genre |
| Anguilla Summer Festival |
3-12 AUGUST 2012
|
| Ten day event commencing with a firework display to kick off calypso competitions, dancing, beauty pageants, carnival parades and boat racing |
| Anguilla August Monday |
6 August 2012
|
| Anguilla Summer Festival focuses on August Monday which began to be celebrated in 1940 with boatracing. This sport has been merged with the cultural aspects of carnival, which is now known as Summer Festival. A marvelous day for all the family with games, music and BBQ on the beach |
| St Barts Loves the Blues Festival |
NOVEMBER 2012
|
| 1st edition of this festival with a line of world class musicians |
| Anguilla Annual Tranquility Jazz Festival |
8–11 NOVEMBER 2012
|
| The Tranquility Jazz Festival will feature performances by world-renowned jazz artists and some of the island and region's most talented musicians. Audiences will enjoy performances each evening at the Cuisinart Resort and the LA Cafe, and the grand finale of the festival will be a "Jazz Beach Party" at Sandy Ground |
| Christmas Lighting Competition St Martin |
DECEMBER 2012 TBA
|
| The residents of St Maarten take Christmas merriment to a whole new level with a festive lights competition. Spot the most garish Santas on sleighs and kitsch snowmen lights across the island and then vote for your favourite |
| Christmas Song in St Martin |
DECEMBER 2012 TBA
|
| Marigot is a hub of festive activity as top local music groups perform for free along the seafront at the annual Christmas Song. Get yourself a cup of Creole punch and tasty French-Caribbean food from the many stalls nearby |
| Festival de Noel Anguilla |
DECEMBER 2012 TBA
|
| Including the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony |
| New Year’s Eve Regatta St Barths |
31 DECEMBER 2012
|
| Watch the fun race around St Barths followed by live music and fireworks at Quai General de Gaulle |
| Old Year’s Celebration St Martin |
31 DECEMBER 2012
|
| Welcome in the New Year with fireworks throughout the island of St Martin/St Maarten |
