ANTIGUA CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR ANTIGUA 2007

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  2007
01 New Years Day - Public Holiday
06
27 		Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Mark Browne.
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332 www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com
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21

Antigua Yacht Club – Round the Island Race
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com
 

F e b r u a r y  2007
06 Black History Month – Further information Tel: 268-462-3586 Cultural Division
Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. ‘History of Cricket in the OECS’ Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
03
24		 Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Jerry Cajko.
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332 www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com  
17
18		 Jolly Harbour Yacht Club-Valentine’s Day Regatta.
Further information Tel: 268-461-6300 Tommy Patterson www.jollyharbouryachtclub.com 
Sports Woman & Man of the Year Award.
Further information Tel: 268-562-1102/03 Ministry of Sports
Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
Western Night.
Further information Tel: Spring Hill Riding Club 268-773-3139 Solveig Nitchmann
Antigua Yacht Club – ‘Caribbean Swan Regatta’
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com  
   

M a r c h  2007
01 Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
03
31		 Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Gilly Gobinet & Sarah Fuller.
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332 www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com
Antiguan Open Golf Tournament.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0161 Cedar Valley Golf Course
Exhibition at Harmony Hall. Further information Tel: 268-460-4120  www.harmonyhallantigua.com
Competitive Music Festival at Multipurpose Centre.
Further information Tel: 268-462-3586 Cultural Division
Antigua Yacht Club – Antigua International Laser Open.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com 
17 Field Trip organized by the EAG. Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
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30		 ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 – Super Eight Series.
Further information visit www.cricketworldcup.com
31 DIGICEL 1st Anniversary Celebrations a DSC Promotion
Further information Tel: 268-562-6012/14 Gordon ‘Banks’ Derrick or e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag 
   

A p r i l  2007
01 Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring Antigua Sailing Week
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
Exhibition at Harmony Hall featuring Dany Levreau.
Further information Tel: 268-460-4120
07-28 Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Jenny Freestone.
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332 www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com 
02
08		 ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 – Super Eight Series.
Further information visit www.cricketworldcup.com 
06 Good Friday – Public Holiday
09 Easter Monday – Public Holiday
15 Ministry of Tourism Annual Model Boat Race Competition.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism
Interschool Fitness Pageant venue Multipurpose Cultural Centre.
Further information Tel: 268-460-8328 Steve Williams
National Youth Choir Production.
Further information Tel: 268-462-3586 Cultural Division
Cake, Plant & Flower Show.
Further information Tel: 268-462-3586 Cultural Division
FEI World Dressage Challenge.
Further information Tel: 268-773-3139 Spring Hill Riding Club - Solveig Nitchmann
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24		 21st Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com
26 Antigua Yacht Club – Guadeloupe to Antigua Race.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com 
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 
29
05		 40th Antigua Sailing Week.
Further information Tel: 268-562-3276/268-462-8872 or visit www.sailingweek.com  
 
M a y  2007
02 Labour Day - Public Holiday
05
26		 Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring ‘from cane to molasses’
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Portraits.
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332 www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com
Blindness Awareness Month.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0663
11
16		 Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Club 39th Annual Sport Fishing Tournament
07 Labour Day – Public Holiday
Red Cross Day.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0800
13 DSC Promotion Mother’s Day Show.
Further information Tel: 268-562-6012/14 Gordon ‘Banks’ Derrick or e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag 
41st Antigua & Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament. Venue Catamaran, Falmouth Harbour.
Further information Tel: 268-460-7400 or 268-726-4700 Mr. Philip Shoul
International Museums’ Day.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
19 Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
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28		 Barbuda’s CARIBANA.
Further information Tel: 268-460-0077 Barbuda Council
26 International Anglican Food Fair venue Deanery Grounds.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0820 The Deanery
St. Paul’s Cultural Festival.
Further information contact Tel: 268-562-5303/268-561-0588
28 Whit Monday – Public Holiday
 
J u n e  2007
01
30		 Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda ‘Blown Away’.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Woods Gallery Photographers.
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332 www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com 
02 Calypso Spektakula’ 14th Anniversary.
Further information Tel: 268-562-6012/14 Gordon ‘Banks’ Derrick or e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag
World Environmental Day.
Further information Tel: 268-462-4625/7278 Environment Division
Antigua’s 5th 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
Antigua Yacht Club – Green Island Weekend (full Moon).
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com 
Olympic Day Run.
Further information Tel: 268-462-3476
16 Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
Mr. & Mrs. Antigua Bodybuilding Championship.
Further information Tel: 268-460-8328 Steve Williams
Antigua Leg of Equestrian Association. Jnr. Jumping Competition.
Further information Tel: 268-773-3139 Solveig Nitchmann
 
J u l y  2007
02 Caricom Day - Public Holiday
01 Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring ‘Carnival I love you’.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
Holy Family Catholic Parish Bazaar & Food Fair.
Further information Tel: 268-461-1127
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29		 Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
Wadadli Day – Cultural Extravaganza.
Further information 268-462-3586 Cultural Division
28 Sir Vivian Richards Heineken Golf Classic.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0161 Cedar Valley Golf Course
50th Antigua Carnival Celebrations.
Further information Tel: 268-462-4707/268-462-0194 or visit www.antiguacarnival.com 
Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group 
 
A u g u s t  2007
06 Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring Carnival.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
Carnival Monday – PUBLIC HOLIDAY
07 Carib Cable Golf Tournament.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0161 Cedar Valley Golf Course
Carnival Tuesday – PUBLIC HOLIDAY
18 Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
Turtle Watch (members only).
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
   
S e p t e m b e r  2007
01 Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
Royal Antigua & Barbuda Police Force Week of Activities.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0360 Police Headquarters
15 Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
OECS Volleyball Championship venue YMCA Sports Complex.
Further information Tel: 462-0827 Wilbur Harrigan
Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
   
O c t o b e r  2007
01 Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
13  
Antigua Yacht Club – Ladies Laser Open.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com 
National Warri Festival.
Further information Tel: 268-461-6400 Cyril ‘September’ Christian or Fitzroy Phillip 268-461-1615
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15		  Antigua Yacht Club – Team Racing Championship.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com 
20 Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
World Food Day.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1213/462-1007/8/9 Ministry of Agriculture
Jolly Harbour Yacht Club –Annual Regatta.
Further information Tel: 268-461-6300 Tommy Patterson www.jollyharbouryachtclub.com 
27  ANJO Insurance Breast Friends Golf Tournament.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0161 Cedar Valley Golf Course
31  Heritage (National Dress) Day.
Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 Ministry of Culture
Antigua Open Bridge Tournament.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1459 or e-mail jamesp@candw.ag 
CEA Dressage Competition.
Further information Tel: Spring Hill Riding Club 268-773-3139 Solveig Nitchmann
Spring Gardens Moravian Independence Food Fair.
Further information Tel: 268-560-4149
‘Jubilation’ 4thAnnual World Gospel Festival.
Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 Ministry of Culture
Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
 
N o v e m b e r  2007
01
 		 26th 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
Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. ‘Christmas in November’
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
Arbor Month activities.
Further information Tel: 268-462-4625/7278 Environment Division
03
04		 WIOC Calcutta Tournament.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0161 Cedar Valley Golf Course
17
 		 Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
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25
 		 ‘Moods of Pan’ hosted by Gemonites Steel Orchestra.
Further information Tel: 268-773-6633 Patrick Johnson; 268-727-0267 Joseph Henry
Ebenezer Methodist Church Bazaar.
Further information Tel: 268-462-3864
Mr. Physique.
Further information Tel: 268-460-8328 Steve Williams
Inaugural Boat Rowing Regatta.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism; 268-562-5085
Antigua Marine & Trades Assoc.
Blue Water Rally.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism
Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
 
D e c e m b e r  2007
05
10		 Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
National Youth Choir Production.
Further information Tel: 268-462-3586 Cultural Division
Exhibition at Harmony Hall.
Further information Tel: 268-460-4120
World Aids Day –
Further information Tel: 268-462-5975/9605 Aids Secretariat
Annual Tourism Week.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism
Rubson Raid Turquoise.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism
46th Antigua Charter Yacht Show (Industry Show).
Further information Tel: 268-460-1530 or www.antigua-charter-yacht-meeting.com 
 
08 Caribbean Comedy Festival.
Further information Tel: 268-562-6012/14 Gordon ‘Banks’ Derrick or e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag 
 
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
Antigua Yacht Club – High Tide Series.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com 
Antigua Yacht Club – ZOOM 8 Championship.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com 
15 Field Trip organized by the EAG
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
Christmas Masquerade Party.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 Museum of Antigua & Barbuda
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 
 
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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