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| Calendar of Events |
| January 2009 |
| 01st | New Years Day (Public Holiday) |
| Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
| Exhibition at Harmony Hall. Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 or visit www.harmonyhallantigua.com |
| Inaugural Boat Rowing Regatta. Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism; 268-562-5085 Antigua Marine & Trades Assoc |
| 10th | Field Trip organized by the EAG Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Further information www.stanford2020.com
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| 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 |
| Black History Month – Further information Tel: 268-462-3586 Cultural Division |
| Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
| Exhibition at Harmony Hall. Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 or visit www.harmonyhallantigua.com |
| 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.jhycantigua.com |
| 23-27 | RORC Caribbean Offshore Race. Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com |
| 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 |
| Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
| Exhibition at Harmony Hall. Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 or visit www.harmonyhallantigua.com |
| 14-15 | Antigua Yacht Club – Antigua International Laser Open. Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com |
| 14 | Field Trip organized by the EAG. Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
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| April 2009 |
| Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
| Exhibition at Harmony Hall. Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 or visit www.harmonyhallantigua.com |
| 08 - 13 | Antigua & Barbuda International Kite Festival 2009. For further information contact: tel: (268) 560-5963 or 774-4879; email: tropikiters@hotmail.com. |
| 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 |
| Ministry of Tourism Annual Model Boat Race Competition. Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism |
| 16-21 | 23rd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit 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 orNigel Gore (UK) 44-797-344-0785/nigel@hype.co.uk |
| 26-02 | 42nd Stanford Antigua Sailing Week. Further information Tel: 268-462-8872 or visit www.sailingweek.com |
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| May 2009 |
| Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 |
| 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 |
| Red Cross Day. Further information Tel: 268-462-0800 |
| DSC Promotion Mother’s Day Show. Further information e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag |
| 18 | International Museums’ Day. Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 Museum of Antigua and Barbuda |
| Barbuda’s CARIBANA. Further information Tel: 268-460-0077 Barbuda Council |
| 30 | International Anglican Food Fair venue Deanery Grounds. Further information Tel: 268-462-0820 The Deanery |
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| June 2009 |
| 29-01 |
43rd 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 |
| 31-07 |
June St. Paul’s Cultural Festival. Further information contact Tel: 268-562-5303/268-561-0588 |
| 01 |
Whit Monday – Public Holiday |
| 05-07 |
International Music Festival ‘Romantic Rhythms’. Further information contact Ministry of Tourism U.S.A. 888-268-4227 or info@antiguabarbuda.org |
| 05 |
World Environmental Day. Further information Tel: 268-462-4625/7278 Environment Division |
26-02 |
42nd Stanford Antigua Sailing Week. Further information Tel: 268-462-8872 or visit www.sailingweek.com |
| 13 | Field Trip organized by the EAG. Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
| ‘Calypso Spektakula’ 15th Anniversary. Further information e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| July 2009 |
| 13 |
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 |
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Field Trip organized by the EAG. Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group |
| 23-04 Aug |
52nd 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 Aug |
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 featuring Carnival. 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 |
| 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 |
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 Ministry of Tourism Tel: 268-462-0480 |
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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 Tel: 268-462-0480 |
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48th 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 |
Official start of the Football Season. Further information Tel: 268-562-6012/14 Mervyn Richards |
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