Saint Lucia – May: Saint Lucia Jazz
A spectacular music festival with main stage performances on Pigeon Island National Landmark surrounded by historic ruins and magnificent sea views.
http://stluciajazz.org
St. Barts – January: St. Barts Music Festival
Concerts in local churches and community halls from prominent stars of jazz, classical, opera and ballet.
www.stbartsmusicfestival.org St. Kitts – June:
St. Kitts Music Festival
A diverse festival which has had big names from Wyclef Jean to Michael Bolton.
www.stkittsmusicfestival.net Sports
Anguilla – July: John T. Memorial Cycling Race Anguillan cyclists compete with others from throughout the Caribbean on a challenging course that winds its way across our island.
www.anguilla-vacation.com
Aruba – July:
Annual Aruba Hi-Winds Windsurfing and kite surfing competitors take advantage of the perfect weather and water conditions.
www.aruba-hiwinds.org
Bermuda – July: Triple Crown Billfish Championship This event comprises the Bermuda Billfish Blast, the Bermuda Big Game Classic and the Sea Horse Anglers Club Billfish Tournament.
www.bermudatourism.com
Bonaire – October: International Sailing Regatta Featuring races from big yachts to beachcats. Land activities include the Pia Pia Regatta Walk.
www.bonaireregatta.org
British Virgin Islands – March-April: Regatta
Sailing enthusiasts from all over the world take part in this annual water sports event.
www.bvispringregatta.org
Dominica – July: Divefest
The Caribbean’s longest running scuba diving festival lets people try the sport for free. Experts can join the underwater treasure hunt.
www.dominicawatersports.com
Dominican Republic – February-March: The Master of the Ocean Competition The world’s best surfers, windsurfers and kiteboarders compete.
www.masteroftheocean.com
St. Maarten – March: Heineken Regatta
For 30 years this annual regatta has been the highlighted siling event in the Caribbean.
www.vacationstmaarten.com Food
Anguilla – Easter Weekend: Festival del Mar
A community-based tourism festival celebrating the island’s fishing industry and the impact it has on the economy.
www.anguilla-vacation.com
Barbados – October: Taste of Barbados
A four-day culinary feast with rum tasting, celebrity chef dinners, Barbados Sugar Tours and the Best Big Bajan Barbeque.
www.visitbarbados.org
Belize – June: San Pedro Lobsterfest
A seven-day festival including a big beach barbeque, restaurant events and live music.
http://sanpedrolobsterfest.com/
Cayman Islands – January: Cayman Cookout
A weekend celebrating food, wine and the natural beauty of the Caribbean.
www.caymanislands.ky
Saint Lucia – October: Jounen Kweyol (Creole Food) Festival
A two day festival celebrating the island’s creole heritage with food, music, games and folklore.
www.stlucia.org
Turks & Caicos – November: Turks & Caicos Conch Festival Celebrating the national dish of the islands. Plus, live music, conch blowing, kids games and a sloop race.
www.conchfestival.com
United States Virgin Islands – April: St. Croix Food & Wine Experience Top chefs and local restaurants compete and celebrity chefs take guest spots at restaurants.
www.tasteofstcroix.com
Venezuela – June:
The Day of St. John the Baptist A celebration joining African pagan rituals with a Catholic feast day. Take to the streets to experience a riot of wild drumming and dancing.
www.carnaval.com/venezuela
Puerto Rico – October: San Juan Cinemafest International films and
documentaries from America and the Caribbean.
www.gotopuertorico.com
Culture, arts and literature
Antigua & Barbuda – November: International Literary Festival A three-day celebration of literary arts, with workshops, author readings, book signings and special events.
www.antiguaandbarbudaliteraryfestival.com
Aruba – June: Aruba International Film Festival Aruba is the centre of attraction in the world of cinematography during this annual event.
www.arubafilmfest.com
Bermuda – July:
Cup Match Cricket Festival The event celebrates the emancipation of Bermuda slaves, and is a festive and highly anticipated two-day cricket match.
www.bermudatourism.com
British Virgin Islands – August: BVI Emancipation Festival Marking the 1834 Emancipation Act which abolished slavery, this is a festival with music, street performers and barbeques.
www.bvitourism.com
Cayman Islands – November: Pirates Week
Fireworks, street dancing and two old pirate ships which ‘invade’ George Town Harbour from the sea.
www.piratesweekfestival.com
Grenada – December: Carriacou Parang Festival Grenada’s sister island has bands competing with only percussion instruments and sometimes controversial political lyrics.
www.grenadagrenadines.com
Jamaica – May: Calabash International Literary Festival
Authors and poets perform readings and take part in discussions with music too.
www.calabashfestival.org
Montserrat – March: St. Patrick’s Week
Celebrating the island’s Irish heritage and liberation from slavery, with music, food stalls and competitions.
www.visitmontserrat.com
Nevis – July-August: Culturama
A festival celebrating slaves’ emancipation with calypso music, fashion shows and live theatre.
www.nevisculturama.net
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