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Calendar 2008

[Jan] [Feb] [Mar] [April] [May] [June] [July]  [Aug] [Sep] [Oct ] [Nov ] [Dec]
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January
01 New Years Day – Public Holiday
Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.  
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Arnold Toulon (colour Crazy II)
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332
www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com
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
12 Field Trip organized by the EAG
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
25 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. St. Maarten v Cuba 
Further information www.stanford2020.com  
26 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Cayman v St. Lucia.
Further information www.stanford2020.com
26-
27
Antigua Yacht Club – ‘Round the Island Race
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com
27 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Dominica v BVI
Further information www.stanford2020.com 
29 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Turks & Caicos v Montserrat   Further information www.stanford2020.com
30 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. St. Kitts v USVI
Further information www.stanford2020.com
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February
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 Woods Gallery featuring David Cadogan & Mossy Fuller. 
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332
www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com
01 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. St. Vincent v Winner of Match 1.
Further information www.stanford2020.com
02 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Trinidad & Tobago v Winner of Match 2.
Further information www.stanford2020.com
03 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Grenada v Anguilla.
Further information www.stanford2020.com
05 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Barbados v Winner of Match 3. 
Further information www.stanford2020.com
06 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Jamiaca v Bahamas.
Further information www.stanford2020.com
08 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Nevis v Winner Match 4.
Further information www.stanford2020.com
09 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Antigua v Winner of Match 5. 
Further information www.stanford2020.com
09 Field Trip organized by the EAG. 
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
10 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament Guyana v Bermuda. 
Further information www.stanford2020.com
13 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Winner Match 6 v Winner Match 7.
Further information www.stanford2020.com
15 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Winner Match 8 v Winner Match 9. Further information www.stanford2020.com
16 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Winner Match 10 v Winner Match 11. 
Further information www.stanford2020.com
16-
17
Jolly Harbour Yacht Club-Valentine’s Day Regatta.
Further information Tel: 268-461-6300 Tommy Patterson www.jollyharbouryachtclub.com
17 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament Winner Match 12 v Winner Match 13. 
Further information www.stanford2020.com
22 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Semi-Final 1 Winner Match 14 v Winner Match 15  
Further information www.stanford2020.com
23 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Semi-Final 2 Winner Match 16 v Winner Match 17.
Further information www.stanford2020.com
24 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament. Finals Winner Match 18 v Winner Match 19. Further information www.stanford2020.com
Sports Woman & Man of the Year Award.
Further information Tel: 268-562-1102/03 Ministry of Sports
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March
Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda .
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Debbie Eckert & Jill Fuller. 
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332
www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com
Antigua Yacht Club – Carlisle Bay Cruise Weekend.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com
Exhibition at Harmony Hall.  
Further information Tel: 268-460-4120 or visit www.harmonyhallantigua.com
01 Wadadli Day – Cultural Extravaganza.
Further information 268-462-3586 Cultural Division
Antigua Yacht Club – Antigua International Laser Open.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com
08 Field Trip organized by the EAG.  
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
21 Good Friday – Public Holiday
24 Easter Monday – Public Holiday
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April
Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring Antigua Sailing Week
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
Exhibition at Harmony Hall.  
Further information Tel: 268-460-4120
Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring Naydene Gonnella & Kathryn Hutchinson. 
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332
www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com
Ministry of Tourism Annual Model Boat Race Competition. 
Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism
12 Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
17-
22
22nd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or visit www.antiguayachtclub.com
24 Antigua Yacht Club – Guadeloupe to Antigua Race.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or 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 or Nigel Gore (UK) 44-797-344-0785/nigel@hype.co.uk 
29-
03 May
41st Antigua Sailing Week. 
Further information Tel: 268-462-8872 or visit www.sailingweek.com
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May
Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.  
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
  Exhibition at Woods Gallery featuring “Landscapes”. 
Further information Tel: 268-462-2332
www.antigua-artist-gallery.originalcaribbeanart.com
03-
04
‘Sweet Cry Freedom’ Musical Concert
Further info contact Don Charles
www.sweetcryfreedom-antiguabarbuda.com  sweetcryfreedomfestival@yahoo.com  Tel: 268-764-2800
  Blindness Awareness Month. 
Further information Tel: 268-462-0663
05 Labour Day – Public Holiday
04-
11
35th Annual Antigua Tennis Week at Curtain Bluff Hotel. 
Further information Tel: 268-462-8400
08-
12
Barbuda’s CARIBANA. 
Further information Tel: 268-460-0077 Barbuda Council
10 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
11-
18
St. Paul’s Cultural Festival. 
Further information contact Tel: 268-562-5303/268-561-0588
12 Whit Monday – Public Holiday
Red Cross Day. 
Further information Tel: 268-462-0800
  DSC Promotion Mother’s Day Show. 
Further information e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag

42nd Antigua & Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament. venue Catamaran, Falmouth Harbour. 
Further information Tel: 268-460-7400 or 268-726-4700 Mr. Philip Shoul

International Museums’ Day.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930 Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
31 International Anglican Food Fair venue Deanery Grounds.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0820 The Deanery
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June
Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.   
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
‘Calypso Spektakula’ 15th Anniversary.
Further information e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag
‘Calypso Spektakula’ 15th Anniversary.
Further information e-mail DSCPromotions@candw.ag
World Environmental Day.
Further information Tel: 268-462-4625/7278 Environment Division
Antigua’s 6th 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
12-15 Antigua Music Festival.
Featured Artists include: Lionel Richie, Brian McKnight, Maxi Priest, El-A-Kru ft. Tizzy, Kenny Rogers, Keyshia Cole, Shaggy, Destra Garcia, Taxik ft. Claudette Peters, Burning Flames
Web: http://www.antiguamusicfestival.com/
14 Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
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July

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring ‘Carnival I love you’.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
Holy Family Catholic Parish Bazaar & Food Fair. 
Further information Tel: 268-461-1127
12 Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
26-
05 Aug
51st Antigua Carnival Celebrations. 
Further information Tel: 268-462-4707/268-462-0194 or visit www.antiguacarnival.com
  Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay).  Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
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August

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda featuring Carnival.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
04 Carnival Monday – Public Holiday (J’ouvert)
05 Carnival Tuesday – Public Holiday (Last Lap)
09 Field Trip organized by the EAG.  
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
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September

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
Royal Antigua & Barbuda Police Force Week of Activities. 
Further information Tel: 268-462-0360 Police Headquarters
13 Field Trip organized by the EAG.
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay). 
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
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October

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
  National Warri Festival. 
Further information Tel: 268-461-6400 Cyril ‘September’ Christian or Fitzroy Phillip 268-461-1615
11 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
  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
Antigua Open Bridge Tournament.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1459 or  e-mail jamesp@candw.ag
  Spring Gardens Moravian Independence Food Fair.  
Further information Tel: 268-560-4149
  ‘Jubilation’ 5thAnnual World Gospel Festival.  
Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 e-mail: culture@antigua.gov.ag or visit www.independence.gov.ag
Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay). 
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
31-
03 Nov
Antigua & Barbuda Literary Festival –
Further information Tel: 268-562-3199 or www.antigua&barbudaliteraryfestival
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November

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
Arbor Month activities.
Further information Tel: 268-462-4625/7278 Environment Division
01 Antigua & Barbuda’s Independence Day (26th Anniversary) –
Public Holiday
01 Ceremonial Parade & Independence Food Fair. 
Further information Tel: 268-562-5303 Ministry of Culture
  Antigua & Barbuda Literary Festival –
Further information Tel: 268-480-2989/268-560-8520 or www.caribbeanliteraryfestival.com
  Field Trip organized by the EAG.   
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
  ‘Moods of Pan’ hosted by Gemonites Steel Orchestra.
Further information Tel: 268-773-6633 Patrick Johnson; 268-727-0267 Joseph Henry
  Ebenezer Methodist Church Bazaar.
Further information Tel: 268-462-3864
Turtle Watch at Pasture Beach, Long Island (Jumby Bay). 
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
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December

Exhibition at Museum of Antigua & Barbuda.
Further information Tel: 268-462-1469/4930
Exhibition at Harmony Hall. 
Further information Tel: 268-460-4120
Blue Water Rally. 
Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism
World Aids Day –
Further information Tel: 268-462-5975/9605 Aids Secretariat
Annual Tourism Week.
Further information Tel: 268-462-0480 Ministry of Tourism
Caribbean Style Super Yacht Cup.
Further information contact Ministry of Tourism Nigel Benjamin 268-462-0480 or e-mail nigel.benjamin@antigua.gov.ag
  48th Antigua Charter Yacht Show (Industry Show).
Further information Tel: 268-460-1530 or
www.antigua-charter-yacht-meeting.com
  Caribbean Comedy Festival.
Further information DSCPromotions@candw.ag
09 V.C. Bird Day
Public Holiday to commemorate the life of the Late Dr. V.C. Bird Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda
  Antigua Yacht Club – High Tide Series.
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or www.antiguayachtclub.com
Antigua Yacht Club – ZOOM 8 Championship. 
Further information Tel: 268-460-1799 or  www.antiguayachtclub.com
Field Trip organized by the EAG 
Further information Tel: 268-462-6236 Environmental Awareness Group
  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 08 Official start of the Football Season. 
Further information Tel: 268-562-6012/14 Mervyn Richards
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Other Entertainment

SUNDAYS

SHIRLEY HEIGHTS LOOK OUT
Steelband & Reggae Entertainment along with an open air Barbeque from 4:00p.m – 10:00p.m creates a wonderful atmosphere that should not be missed.
SUNDAYS & TUESDAYS FOR SPORTS LASHINGS ON SAND HAVEN
Beach Bar located on Sand Haven Beach in the Runaway Bay area offering beach sporting activity- Cricket, Football or Volleyball as well as nightly musical entertainment.

THE ABOVE DATES MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO BE HELD LIABLE FOR THESE CHANGES.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND ADVICE ON THE ABOVE EVENTS CONTACT THE FOLLOWING OFFICE: 

Ministry of Tourism 
Queen Elizabeth Highway
Government Complex
Tel: (268) 462 0480
Fax: (268) 462 2483
Email: deptourism@antigua.gov.ag


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