ANTIGUA CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR ANTIGUA 2013


Weekly Events - Shirley Heights Steelband & Reggae Entertainment along with an open air Barbeque from 4:00p.m – 10:00p.m creates a wonderful atmosphere that should not be missed.
Sports at Sand Haven
Beach Bar located on Sand Haven Beach in the Runaway Bay area offering beach sporting activity- Cricket, Football or Volleyball on Tuesdays & Saturdays as well as nightly musical entertainment.

Sports Calendar
Jan-Dec Official start of the Volleyball 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


Annual Events

Antigua Sailing Week - End of April / early May.
Yachtsmen from all over the world take part in regattas, racing and gala beach parties.
Carnival - Late July / early August. Ten days of local colour, culture and fun.


J a n u a r y  2009

01 New Years Day - Public Holiday
06
27
 
20
21
 

F e b r u a r y  2009

06  
03
24
 
17
18
 
   

M a r c h  2009

01  
03
31
 
17  
27
30
 
31  
   

A p r i l  2009

01  
02
08
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06 Good Friday – Public Holiday
09 Easter Monday – Public Holiday
15  
19
24
 
26  
29
05
 
M a y  2009
02 Labour Day - Public Holiday
05
26
 
11
16
Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Club 39th Annual Sport Fishing Tournament
07 Labour Day – Public Holiday
 
13  
19  
24
28
 
26  
28 Whit Monday – Public Holiday
 
J u n e  2009
01
30
 
02  
16
 
J u l y  2009
02 Caricom Day - Public Holiday
01  
28
29
 
28  
A u g u s t  2009
03
04
 
Carnival Monday – PUBLIC HOLIDAY
07  
18  
   
S e p t e m b e r  2009
01  
15  
   
O c t o b e r  2009
31  Heritage (National Dress) Day.
Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 Ministry of Culture

 
N o v e m b e r  2009
01
 
28th Anniversary of Independence of the Nation of Antigua & Barbuda - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Ceremonial Parade & Independence Food Fair.
Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 Ministry of Culture
 
D e c e m b e r  2009
05
10

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

48th Antigua Charter Yacht Show (Industry Show).
Further information Tel: 268-460-1530 or www.antigua-charter-yacht-meeting.com 
 
08
 
09 National Heroes Day / V.C. Bird Day - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Commemorating the life of the Late Dr. V.C. Bird Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda
 
15  
25 Christmas Day - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
26 Boxing Day - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
31  
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND ADVICE ON THE ABOVE EVENTS CONTACT THE FOLLOWING OFFICE: THE ANTIGUA & BARBUDA DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM CNR. NEVIS STREET & FRIENDLY ALLEY P.O. BOX 363, ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA.
Tel: 268-462-0480 Fax: 268-462-2483  email: deptourism@candw.ag
 


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