ANNUAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2010
26th June
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 www.go-hiho.com
2nd July
Territory Day - (Public Holiday)
2nd July
Fisherman's Day
This event takes place at the Long Bay Beach, Beef Island and is hosted by the BVI Conservation & Fisheries Department www.bvidef.org
2nd & 3rd July
Annual Firecracker 500 Race & Chili Cook-off
Funds support KATS (Kids and the Sea Program) West End Yacht Club. http://www.weyc.net/
7th - 10th July
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/
11th July
Horse Races
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association bvihorseowners@live.com
23rd July - 7th August
56th 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.
26th July
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
Bomba's Full Moon Party (Apple Bay, West End)
2nd August
Festival Monday - (Public Holiday)
3rd August
Festival Tuesday - (Public Holiday)
3rd August
Horse Races
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
4th August
Festival Wednesday - (Public Holiday)
5th & 6th August
Carrot Bay Festival Celebrations
Festival celebrations at Carrot Bay.
24th August
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
Bomba's Full Moon Party (Apple Bay, West End)
19th September
Horse Races
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
23rd September
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
Bomba's Full Moon Party (Apple Bay, West End)
17th October
Horse Races
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
22nd October
St. Ursula's Day (Public Holiday)
23rd October
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
Bomba's Full Moon Party (Apple Bay, West End)
25th October
Foxy’s “Cat Fight"
For additonal information visit www.foxysbar.com
4th November
World Tourism Day
21st November
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
Bomba's Full Moon Party (Apple Bay, West End)
28th November
Horse Races
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
4th - 5th December
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
10th -11th December (TBC)
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.
11th December
DYAS Youth Christmas Regatta 2010
The regatta is open to all youth sailors. Racing is held in Sea Cows Bay and or Sir Francis Drake Channel. For additonal information contact BVIWSC 1-284-494-0669 or email sailonbvi@surfbvi.com. Sponsored by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and organized bt the BVI Watersports Centre in Sea Cows Bay.
17th - 18th December
Christmas Brewer's Bay Style
The Brewers Bay Community celebrates Christmas Brewers Bay Style.
21st December
Fireball Full Moon Party (Trellis Bay, Beef Island)
December
Bitter End Yacht Club's
9th Annual Holiday Boat Procession (North Sound, Virgin Gorda)
Deck the decks with boughs of Holly! Hang stockings on the cabin-top with care! Run lights up the rigging! Dress in your holiday best! The festivities get underway at 5:45 pm at the head of the Bitter End channel. www.beyc.com
25th December
Christmas Day - (Public Holiday)
Long Bush Christmas Parade
26th December
Boxing Day Horse Race at the Ellis Thomas Downs
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
27th December
Boxing Day - (Public Holiday, usually celebrated on the 26th December.)
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)
For More Information on Island Happenings, be sure to check www.limin-times.com