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ANTIGUA
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR ANTIGUA 2013 |
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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. |
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J a n u
a r y 2009 |
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New Years Day
- Public Holiday |
06
27
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21 |
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F e b r u a r y 2009 |
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M a r c
h
2009 |
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A p r i
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2009 |
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01 |
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02
08 |
I |
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06 |
Good Friday
– Public Holiday |
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09 |
Easter Monday – Public Holiday
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15 |
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19
24 |
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26 |
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29
05 |
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M a y 2009 |
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02 |
Labour Day - Public Holiday |
05
26 |
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11
16 |
Antigua & Barbuda Sport
Fishing Club 39th Annual Sport Fishing
Tournament |
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07 |
Labour Day – Public Holiday
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13 |
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19 |
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24
28 |
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26 |
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28 |
Whit
Monday – Public Holiday
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J u n e
2009 |
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J u l y
2009 |
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02 |
Caricom Day - Public Holiday |
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01 |
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28
29 |
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28 |
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A u g u s t
2009 |
03
04 |
Carnival Monday – PUBLIC HOLIDAY |
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07 |
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18 |
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S e p t e m b e r
2009 |
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O c t o b e r
2009 |
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31 |
Heritage
(National Dress) Day.
Further information Tel: 268-562-5303
Ministry of Culture
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N o v e m b e r
2009 |
01
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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
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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
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08 |
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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
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15 |
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25 |
Christmas Day - PUBLIC HOLIDAY |
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26 |
Boxing Day - PUBLIC HOLIDAY |
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31 |
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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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Why not visit one of our other Holiday destinations
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CYPRUS
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