WHAT’SON
NOT TO BE MISSED
2012–2013 EVENTS
Culture, Arts and Literature Anguilla April 3-4, 2013: Festival del Mar Traditional cooking, culinary competitions, races, fishing and more are all present to help celebrate the sea.
www.ivisitanguilla.com
Antigua and Barbuda May 5-June 4, 2013: International Literary Festival A celebration of the literary arts. Workshops, readings, book signings and events.
www.antigualitfest.com
Cayman Islands November 8-18, 2012: Pirates Week This national festival, established in 1977 includes local culture, boat races, food and drink, parades and a mock pirate invasion.
www.piratesweekfestival.com
Montserrat December 7, 2012-January 2, 2013: Montserrat Festival Montserrat’s talent, culture and creativity come together in this great 50 year-old festival.
www.visitmontserrat.com
Nevis
July-August 2013: Culturama A festival celebrating slaves’ emancipation. Calypso, fashion shows and theatre.
www.nevisculturama.net
Venezuela May 15, 2013: Diablos Danzantes Every year the small town of Francisco de Yare is swarmed by dancers in colourful devil costume celebrating cultural tradition and religious infliuences.
www.venezuelatuya.com
Sports Bermuda January 18-20, 2013: Bermuda Marathon Weekend A range of races held over two days, from just one mile through to the Bermuda International Marathon which is held on the Sunday.
www.bermudaraceweekend.com Bonaire
October 2012/2013: International Sailing Regatta Featuring races from big yachts to beach cats. Land activities include the Pia Pia Regatta Walk.
www.bonaireregatta.org
Grenada March 8, 2013: Round the Island Race Elements of traditional yachting and classic sailing produce a Caribbean seafaring adventure.
www.grenadagrenadines.com
Guadeloupe August, 2013: International Cycling Race Ten
international professional cycling teams compete over a 1300km course that starts and ends in the island’s capital, Pointe-à-Pitre.
www.lesilesdeguadeloupe.com
Puerto Rico March 2013: PGA Tour Open An event held every year at the Trump International Golf Club, Puerto Rico.
www.seepuertorico.com
Carnival Bahamas January 1, 2013: Junkanoo Slave Freedom Festival Street parties and parades take place all over the Bahamas. Calypso music and marching bands.
www.bahamas.co.uk
Martinique February 9-13, 2013: CarnIval Four days of fun when the whole island virtually comes to a halt.
www.martinique.org
St. Kitts
Nov 25, 2012-Jan 3, 2013: Sugar Mas A Christmas season celebration re-told through dance, music, parades and contests.
www.stkittsneviscarnival.com
Saint Lucia April/May 2013 (dates tbc): Saint Lucia Jazz A
prestigious jazz event. The main stage is on Pigeon Island, surrounded by historic ruins and sea views.
ww.stluciajazz.org
www.caribbean.co.uk
Cuba July 2013: Fiesta del Fuego/Fire Festival Santiago de Cuba is a riot of colour, music and celebration. With live music and DJs.
www.travel2cuba.co.uk
Curaçao Jan-Feb 2013: Carnival Dutch, Portuguese, Jewish and African cultures all combine for an explosive and vibrant carnival.
www.curacaocarnival.info
Dominica February 11-13, 2013: Carnival A feast of calypso, shows and two exciting days of street jump-up.
www.discoverdominica.com
Guyana February 23, 2013: Mashramani Celebrates Guyana’s independence with masquerade bands, street dancing and float parades.
www.guyana-tourism.com
Haiti February 10-12, 2013: Kanaval Held in Port-au-Prince, it’s full of exuberance and atmosphere.
www.haititourisme.gouv.ht/ activites.php
St. Eustatius Feb 11, 2013: Carnival A public holiday on the island; the carnival is full of parades, themed troupes, music and dancing.
www.statiatourism.com
Trinidad and Tobago February 11-12, 2013: Carnival There’s nothing like ‘making mas’ in Trinidad and Tobago, where streets burst with people and music.
www.gotrinidadandtobago.com
St. Maarten -Saint Martin January-April 2013: Harmony Nights Grand Case’s main street is just for pedestrians who enjoy nightly feasts and Caribbean music.
www.st-martin.org
Music British Virgin Islands March 2013: Jazz on the Hill This event will delight, inspire and uplift with a combination of R&B, pop, soul, gospel and jazz music played.
www.jazzonthehill.vg
Jamaica
July 2013: Reggae sumfest An annual reggae event, this festival brings to the stage both local and international stars in reggae, dancehall and rock.
www.visitjamaica.com
US Virgin Islands February 2013: Agrifest Filled with many activities for the whole family, with music, competitions and a chance to sample food.
www.viagrifest.org
St. Vincent and The Grenadines January 1, 2013: Mustique Blues Festival
Famous jazz and blues festival held at ‘Basil’s Bar’ which has in the past seen celebrities such as Dana Gillespie, Enrico Morena, Jamie Little, the London Blues Band and Lewis Cohen.
www.basilsbar.com
Food
Barbados Nov 16-19, 2012 (2013 dates tbc): Wine and Rum festival Bridgetown fills with the aroma of hot, fresh food as epicurean superstars, celebrity chefs and wine experts gather on the island to offer the best in food, wine, rum and culture.
www.visitbarbados.co.uk Belize
June 2013: San Pedro Lobsterfest A seven-day festival including a big beach barbeque, events and live music.
www.sanpedrolobsterfest.com
Turks and Caicos November 2012/2013: Annual Conch Festival Celebrating the islands’ national dish. There’s also live music, conch blowing, kids’ games and a sloop race.
www.conchfestival.com
information, see the country profiles on pages 30-45
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