Calendar 2009
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January 2009 |
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New Years Day – Public Holiday |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Exhibition at Harmony Hall.
Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 or visit www.harmonyhallantigua.com |
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Inaugural Boat Rowing Regatta. Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism; 268-562-5085 Antigua Marine & Trades Assoc |
| 10 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
26-
27 |
Antigua Yacht Club – ‘Round the Island Race’
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com |
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February 2009 |
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Black History Month
– Further information Tel: 268-462-3586 Cultural Division |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament.
Further information www.stanford2020.com |
| 13-17 |
International Cricket 2nd Test Match – West Indies vs England venue Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium. Further information Tel: 268-481-2450/51/52 or visit www.windiescricket.com |
| 14 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
13-
15 |
Jolly Harbour Yacht Club-Valentine’s Day Regatta.
Further information Tel: 268-461-6300 Tommy Patterson www.jollyharbouryachtclub.com |
| 23-27 |
RORC Caribbean Offshore Race. Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com |
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Sports Woman & Man of the Year Award.
Further information Tel: 268-562-1102/03 Ministry of Sports |
| 28 |
Wadadli Day – Cultural Extravaganza. Further information 268-462-3586 Cultural Division |
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March 2009 |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda .
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Exhibition at Harmony Hall.
Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 or visit www.harmonyhallantigua.com |
| 08 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
| 14-15 |
Antigua Yacht Club – Antigua International Laser Open.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
| 27-29 |
Antigua & Barbuda Culinary Festival. For further Information visit http://www.antiguaculinaryfestival.com/ |
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April 2009 |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring Antigua Sailing Week
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Exhibition at Harmony Hall.
Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 |
| 10 |
Good Friday – Public Holiday |
| 11 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
| 13 |
Easter Monday – Public Holiday |
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Ministry of Tourism Annual Model Boat Race Competition.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism |
16-
21 |
23nd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com |
| 24 |
Antigua Yacht Club – Guadeloupe to Antigua Race.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
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Back II Life Antigua 2007 ‘Soul to Soul’
Further information contact in Antigua Jeff Hadeed Tel: 268-464-8392/ jeff@bigbanana-antigua.com or Nigel Gore (UK) 44-797-344-0785/nigel@hype.co.uk |
26-
02 May |
42st Stanford Antigua Sailing Week.
Further information Tel: 268-462-8872 or visit www.sailingweek.com |
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May 2009 |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Blindness Awareness Month.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0663 |
| 04 |
Labour Day – Public Holiday |
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36th Annual Antigua Tennis Week at Curtain Bluff Hotel.
Further information Tel: 268-462-8400 |
| 09 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
| 11 |
Antigua Yacht Club – Cruise to Deshaise, Guadeloupe.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
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Red Cross Day.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0800 |
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DSC Promotion Mother’s Day Show.
Further information e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag |
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International Museums’ Day.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 Museum of Antigua and Barbuda |
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Barbuda’s CARIBANA. Further information Tel: 268-460-0077 Barbuda Council |
| 29-01 June |
43nd Antigua & Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament. venue Catamaran, Falmouth Harbour.
Further information Tel: 268-460-7400 or 268-726-4700 Mr. Philip Shoul
or www.antiguabarbudasportfishing.com |
| 30 |
International Anglican Food Fair venue Deanery Grounds.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0820 The Deanery |
| 31-07 June |
St. Paul’s Cultural Festival.
Further information contact Tel: 268-562-5303/268-561-0588 |
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June 2009 |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Whit Monday – Public Holiday |
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‘Calypso Spektakula’ 15th Anniversary.
Further information e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag |
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‘Calypso Spektakula’ 15th Anniversary.
Further information e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag |
| 05-07 |
International Music Festival ‘Romantic Rhythms’.
Further information contact Ministry of Tourism U.S.A. 888-268-4227 or info@antigua-barbuda.org |
| 05 |
World Environmental Day.
Further information Tel: 268-462-4625/7278 Environment Division |
| 13 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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‘Calypso Spektakula’ 15th Anniversary.
Further information e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag |
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Antigua’s 7th Annual International Amateur Badminton Tournament venue Perry Bay Multipurpose Centre. Further information contact in ANU Tel: 268-560-9981/773-2649/ or UK Tel: 44-208-808-7679 Fax:: 44-208-493-1332 |
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Antigua Yacht Club – Green Island Weekend (full Moon). Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
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Olympic Day Run.
Further information Tel: 268-462-3476 |
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July 2009 |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring ‘Carnival I love you’.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Holy Family Catholic Parish Bazaar & Food Fair.
Further information Tel: 268-461-1127 |
| 11 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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04 Aug |
52st Antigua Carnival Celebrations.
Further information Tel: 268-462-4707/268-462-0194 or visit www.antiguacarnival.com |
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Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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August 2009 |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring Carnival.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
| 03 |
Carnival Monday – Public Holiday (J’ouvert) |
| 04 |
Carnival Tuesday – Public Holiday (Last Lap) |
| 08 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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Turtle Watch (members only).
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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September 2009 |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Royal Antigua & Barbuda Police Force Week of Activities.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0360 Police Headquarters |
| 12 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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6th Annual Sizzlin Sands Beach Volley Ball Tournament.
Further information contact Paul White Tel: 246-256-7588 or visit www.sizzlinsand.com |
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The 6th Annual DeJam DJ Festival.
Further information visit www.dejamfestival.com or Tel: 268-764-4217 or 268-764-7994 or 44-207-096-0490 |
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October 2009 |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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National Warri Festival.
Further information Tel: 268-461-6400 Cyril ‘September’ Christian or Fitzroy Phillip 268-461-1615 |
| 10 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
| 16 |
World Food Day.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1213/462-1007/8/9 Ministry of Agriculture |
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Jolly Harbour Yacht Club –Annual Regatta.
Further information Tel: 268-461-6300 Tommy Patterson www.jollyharbouryachtclub.com |
| 24 |
6th Annual IDTA Regional Ballroom Dance Classic Competition
For further information contact Lelan Drakes at (268) 771-1257 |
| 31 |
Heritage (National Dress) Day.
Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 Ministry of Culture |
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Antigua Open Bridge Tournament.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1459 or e-mail jamesp@candw.ag |
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Spring Gardens Moravian Independence Food Fair.
Further information Tel: 268-560-4149 |
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‘Jubilation’ 6thAnnual World Gospel Festival.
Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 e-mail: culture@antigua.gov.ag or visit www.independence.gov.ag |
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Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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November 2009 |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Arbor Month activities.
Further information Tel: 268-462-4625/7278 Environment Division |
| 01 |
Antigua & Barbuda’s Independence Day –Public Holiday |
| 01 |
Ceremonial Parade & Independence Food Fair.
Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 Ministry of Culture |
| 02 |
Antigua & Barbuda’s Independence Day –Public Holiday
(Independence falls on a Sunday so holiday is recognized on the Monday) |
| 06-08 |
Antigua & Barbuda Literary Festival –
Further information Tel: 268-480-2989/268-560-8520 or www.antiguaandbarbudaliteraryfestival.com |
| 07 |
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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‘Moods of Pan’ hosted by Gemonites Steel Orchestra.
Further information Tel: 268-773-6633 Patrick Johnson; 268-727-0267 Joseph Henry |
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Ebenezer Methodist Church Bazaar.
Further information Tel: 268-462-3864 |
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Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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December 2009 |
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Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
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Exhibition at Harmony Hall.
Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 |
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Blue Water Rally.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism |
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World Aids Day –
Further information Tel: 268-462-5975/9605 Aids Secretariat |
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Annual Tourism Week.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism |
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Caribbean Style Super Yacht Cup.
Further information contact Ministry of Tourism Nigel Benjamin 268-462-0480 or e-mail nigel.benjamin@antigua.gov.ag |
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49th Antigua Charter Yacht Show (Industry Show).
Further information Tel: 268-460-1530 or
www.antigua-charter-yacht-meeting.com |
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Caribbean Comedy Festival.
Further information DSCPromotions@candw.ag |
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National Heroes Day –
Public Holiday to commemorate the life of our National Heroes |
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Antigua Yacht Club – High Tide Series.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
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Antigua Yacht Club – ZOOM 8 Championship.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
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Field Trip organized by the EAG
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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Champagne Party in Nelson’s Dockyard.
Further information Tel: 268-462-4601 Hans Smit of Goldsmitty |
| 25 |
Christmas Day – Public Holiday |
| 26 |
Boxing Day – Public Holiday |
| 31 |
Antigua Yacht Club – Nelson’s Pursuit.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
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Sports
Calendar |
| Jan-Dec |
Official start of
theVolleyball 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 |
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Other
Entertainment |
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SUNDAYS
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SHIRLEY HEIGHTS LOOK OUT
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. |
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SUNDAYS & TUESDAYS
FOR SPORTS |
LASHINGS ON SAND HAVEN
Beach Bar located on Sand Haven Beach in the Runaway Bay
area offering beach sporting activity- Cricket, Football or
Volleyball as well as nightly musical entertainment. |
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THE
ABOVE DATES MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE AND THE DEPARTMENT
OF TOURISM RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO BE HELD LIABLE FOR
THESE CHANGES.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND ADVICE ON THE ABOVE EVENTS
CONTACT THE FOLLOWING OFFICE:
Ministry of Tourism
Queen Elizabeth Highway
Government Complex
Tel: (268) 462 0480
Fax: (268) 462 2483
Email: deptourism@antigua.gov.ag
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