Festivals & Events
Anguilla’s history, heritage and culture are regularly celebrated across our island. The calendar is nearly almost always full of cultural events, parties, performances and pageants.
Our island’s most spectacular display of culture is the Summer Festival. It begins on August Monday at 5 a.m. with J’Ouvert Mornin’, a daybreak jam through the streets to celebrate emancipation. Nearly a fortnight of dancing, competitions, fairs, costumes and parades color the evenings. During the days, as with almost all of Anguilla’s major holidays, the island is filled with the excitement of beach picnics and boat racing, Anguilla’s national sport.
Calendar of Events
November 28, 2011 (All day)
Anguilla's Optimist Race Against Aids
This event includes a half-marathon, a 10k run and a 5k walk/run. Public awaremess campaign to raise funds for AIDS related services
November 10, 2011 (All day) - November 13, 2011 (All day)
Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival
Enjoy the mellow rythms of jazz set against the backdrop of one of Anguilla’s uniques sunsets.. great music, great people, great atmosphere… Tranquility in Anguilla.
http://www.anguillajazz.org
August 5, 2011 (All day)
Parade of Troupes
Colourful parade of troupes through The Valley
August 4, 2011 (All day)
August Thursday Boat Race
August Thursday Boat Race- the national sport of the island. Handmade racing boats compete everyday of carnival for the grand prize. Great party also!
August 4, 2011 (All day)
Miss Anguilla Pageant
At the Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre. The crowning event of carnival festivities- talented young ladies compete for the title “Miss Anguilla”
August 1, 2011 (All day)
August Monday
Jouvert Monring- at the crak of dawn people from all over the island dance in the streets from The Valley to Sandy Ground until noon
July 31, 2011 (All day)
Heineken Boat Race
Held at Sandy Ground Beach
July 28, 2011 (All day) - August 7, 2011 (All day)
Anguilla Summer Festival
Anguilla comes alive with 11 days of fun, food and boatracing. The Anguilla Summer Festival features musical performances, cultural and kids’ parades and a number of pageants and competitions.
http://www.axasummerfestival.com
July 16, 2011 (All day) - July 17, 2011 (All day)
John T. Memorial Cycling Race
Anguillian cyclists compete with others from throughtout the Caribbean on a challenging course that winds its way across our island. The route begins in The Valley before going east to Sandy Hill roundabout, it continues to the West End, then on the way back, loops through Sandy Ground befor returning to the east and climax at The Valley. Male cyclists perform three laps and female participants complete two laps. Day one sets the stage as a time trial and hieghtens with the race on day two!
July 10, 2011 (All day)
Annual Miss Tiny Tott Pageant
Children’s pageant for girls ages six to eight
June 14, 2011 (All day)
Celebration of the Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen
8:00 am parade at the Ronald Webster’s Park to pay respect to Her Majesty The Queen
June 11, 2011 (All day)
Miss Venus swimsuit Competition
Celebrate the beauty of Anguillians and nationals of other neighbouring islands at the Miss Venus Swimsuit Competition
May 6, 2011 (All day) - May 8, 2011 (All day)
Anguilla Annual Yacht Regatta
Hosted by the Anguilla Sailing Association (ASA) and the Anguilla Tourist Board, the Annual Anguilla Yacht Regatta attracts sailors from across the Caribbean and around the world. A number of races will be held, and the event culminates with a post- race reception
April 25, 2011 (All day)
Easter Monday Boat Racing
At Sandy Ground- fun day, rallies, sports meets, family gatherings & picnics
April 23, 2011 (All day) - April 24, 2011 (All day)
Festival Del Mar
On picturesque Island Harbour, a celebration of the sea, the festival includes deep sea fishing contests, boat races, triathlons, culinary competitions, string band music, and a range of other activities.
March 5, 2011 (All day)
St. Gerard's Garden Party at the Roman Catholic Church grounds
St. Gerard’s Garden Party has become a standard clebration for all of Anguilla to enjoy. the festival features a tradional West Caribbean dinner, entertainment and dancing.
July 25, 2010 (All day)
Miss Anguilla Swimsuit & Costume Competition
A pre- summer festival activity
July 24, 2010 (All day)
Miss Ecstasy Pageant
Regional talent and beauty
July 18, 2010 (All day)
NBA Peter Perkins Boat Race
March 25, 2010 (All day) - March 28, 2010 (All day)
Moonsplash Annual Music Festival
Occurs on the weekend of the full moon in March. The festival showcases caribbean and international talent at the Dune Preserve, Rendezvous Bay Beach
Check out the acts of Moonsplash 20!
February 27, 2010 (All day) - February 28, 2010 (All day)
Anguilla Beautification Club annual Flower and Garden Show
Celebrate the beauty of Anguilla and enjoy fresh flower arrangements, indigenous plant arrangments, creative arrangements including driftwood, flowering and foliage plants in containers, minature arrangements, miniature gardens, hanging baskets, a display of orchids, needlework with floral decor, and the school art display
February 13, 2010 (All day)
Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School, Miss Valentine's Pageant
January 24, 2010 (All day) - January 30, 2010 (All day)
Police Week
Holidays
December 28, 2010 (All day)
Boxing Day
Usually the day following Christmas, and will be observed on December 28th this year
December 27, 2010 (All day)
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is actually on December 25 but the holiday will be honoured on December 27th
December 17, 2010 (All day)
National Heroes and Heroines Day
* National Heroes and Heroines Day is actually December 19th but will be celebrated on December 17th
August 6, 2010 (All day)
Constitution Day
August 5, 2010 (All day)
August Thursday
August 2, 2010 (All day)
August Monday
June 14, 2010 (All day)
Celebration of the Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen
May 31, 2010 (All day)
Anguilla Day
* Anguilla Day is actually May 30th but will be celebrated on May 31
May 24, 2010 (All day)
Whit Monday
May 3, 2010 (All day)
Labour Day
April 5, 2010 (All day)
Easter Monday
April 2, 2010 (All day)
Good Friday
March 2, 2010 (All day)
James Ronald Webster -School Holiday
January 1, 2010 (All day)
New Year's Day