ANNUAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2009/2010
4th October
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
9th - 11th October
Leverick Bay Witch Hunt Fishing Tournament
The sport of fishing will be at its best in the British Virgin Islands when Leverick Bay Resort and Marina hosts its first Leverick’s Witch Hunt Fishing Tournament, the weekend of October 9 – 11, 2009. The weekend long fishing tournament will bring together the IBT 2009 anglers, Club Naútico of San Juan Members, friends and USVI and BVI anglers, as well as amateur enthusiasts for a friendly competition in one of the best fishing waters in the Caribbean, the Anegada Drop. To register or for more information you can contact Nick Willis at 284-542-4010 or visit www.leverickbay.com
19th October
St. Ursula’s Day - (Public Holiday in lieu of Oct. 21)
2nd November
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
5th- 8th November
Charter Yacht Society – CHARTER YACHT SHOW
For more information please visit www.bvicrewedyachts.com
6th November
Expo In The Park (Charter Yacht Society Boat Show)
Enjoy the buzz of activity in the marketplace. Local businesses showcase their services and wares to charter brokers, crew and guests. Proudly sponsored by the BVI Tourist Board.
2nd December
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
December – TBC
Christmas on Main Street (Tortola)
Two fun fill evenings, local vendors and store owners lined Main Street with discounts goods just in timefor the Christmas holidays. Groups and bands perform Christmas Carols and while feasting on local foods, drinks and pastries
11th-12th December
Christmas in Spanish Town (Virgin Gorda)
Local vendors and store owners display their goods while local bands fills the air with renditions of Christmas carols.
25th December
Christmas Day - (Public Holiday)
28th December
Boxing Day - (Public Holiday in lieu of Saturday, Dec 26th)
31st December
New Years’ Eve on Jost Van Dyke
Jost Van Dyke is known as one of the top three places in the world to be at for New Year’s Eve. This small island comes alive with Yachtsman’s from around the world as well as top movie stars, you never know who you will see parting on this stretch of white sand beach. Music, food and drinks, makes it a great place to ring in the New Year with famous Foxy’s. http://www.foxysbar.com/
31st December
Fireball Year's Eve Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
2010
1st January
New Year’s Day – (Public Holiday)
30th January
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
February
Annual Sweethearts of the Caribbean & Annual Classic Yacht Regatta
Hosted by the Jolly Roger Restaurant & Bar – West End http://www.weyc.net/
28th February
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
March
H.L. Stouts’ Birthday - (Public Holiday)
March
Dark & Stormy Regatta
A record number of yachts participate in this fun event every year. A 16 mile race from trellis bay to Anegada where food drinks and lots of dancing awaits the participants, then on Monday its racing back to Jolly Rogers for the prize giving ceremony. A well look forward to event. (Hosted by Neptune’s Treasure, Anegada & The Jolly Roger, West End) http://www.weyc.net/
March
Commonwealth Day - (Public Holiday)
30th March
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
March / April
National Parks Trust Annual Flower Show
JR O’Neal Botanic Gardens
Floral, garden and children’s Art competition, also dance and musical performances. For more information please contact: Tel. (284) 494-2069 or http://www.bvinationalparkstrust.org/
29th March - 4th April
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
The BVI Spring Regatta is one Caribbean Regatta that has something for everyone, weather you race, cruise or just come to party we have it all. 7 days of fun with 2 great events in one, racing and partying through the beautiful British Virgin Islands waters. http://www.bvispringregatta.org/
April
Good Friday - (Public Holiday)
April
Spanish Town Fisherman Jamboree & 13th Wahoo Fishing Tournament
This popular fishing tournament attracts many competitors as well as onlookers. Food, music and beach fun are just part of this fun-filled event.
April
Virgin Gorda Easter Festival
Easter Festival on Virgin Gorda is a week-end filled with activities including the Calypso monarch competition, parade, Festival Queen Show and nightly village entertainment.
April
Easter Monday - (Public Holiday)
28th April
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
27th May
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
May
BVI Music Festival
Enjoy world-renowned artists at this beach-front venue. This event is like no other in the Caribbean, set on one of the BVI best beach, Cane Garden Bay, Tortola. The sound of music meets the sounds of nature. This is the place to be for Memorial Day weekend. http://www.bvimusicfestival.com/
May
Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta
Funds support the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society. West End Yacht Club. http://www.weyc.net/
May
Annual Leverick Bay Poker Run
The biggest power boat event in the BVI Leverick Bay Resort & Marina, heart pounding racing action. Contact Nick at: (284) 495-7421 http://www.pokerrunbvi.com/
12th - 19th June
Wreck Week
A week of diving, parties and fun. Dive as many of the 300+ wrecks in the BVI. See special offers for packages
June
Whit Monday - (Public Holiday)
12th June
Sovereign’s Birthday - (Public Holiday to be confirmed)
26th June
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
July – tbc
Annual Firecracker 500 Race & Chili Cook-off
Funds support KATS (Kids and the Sea Program) West End Yacht Club. http://www.weyc.net/
June/July – tbc
Highland Spring HIHO
One of the biggest events in windsurfing’s and the greatest week of racing and adventure and draws a raft of contenders from the global windsurfing elite. Tel. (284) 494-0337 http://www.go-hiho.com/
July
Territory Day - (Public Holiday)
July – tbc
Premier’s Cup International Youth Regatta
Kids from through the Caribbean compete in this exciting youth regatta. This event is sponsored by Rotary Clubs and hosted by Nanny Cay Hotel & Marina RBVI Yacht Club. http://www.rbviyc.org/
26th July
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
July/August
55th BVI Emancipation Festival
This annual festival is also known as August Festival and is the BVI premier cultural showcase with an array of activities including the Freedom March and Emancipation Service. Top local, regional and international artists perform nightly at Festival Village. A grand parade on August Monday showcase our troops and floats.
2nd August
Festival Monday - (Public Holiday)
3rd August
Festival Tuesday - (Public Holiday)
4th August
Festival Wednesday - (Public Holiday)
24th August
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
23rd September
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
23rd October
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
21st November
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
21st December
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
For More Information on Island Happenings, be sure to check www.limin-times.com