Antigua and Barbuda is blessed with many entertainment, sports, arts, culture and music activities to enjoy and enhance your time on the island, whether you are a resident or visitor. As new events are announced to 365antigua.com, they will be added to the list, so check back often through the year. So, for anyone who tells you "there's nothing to do in Antigua!" please direct them to the list below - Have fun!

1  -  New Year’s Day (Public Holiday) New Year’s Day Parade

14  -  Sallie Harker's exhibition of Antigua landscapes 'Where Land and Sea Make Beauty’ @ Abracadabra, 5-7 p.m.,  English Harbour (to 15 Feb 2009)

23  -  Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) Field Trip - Jones Valley Trail 268.462.6236 www.eagantigua.org

23-24  -  Antigua Yacht Club’s Round the Island Race - Many activities surrounding the races including parties, luncheons, and prizes.  Watch what all the fun’s about at www.antiguayachtclub.com or call 268.460.1799.

27-30  -  The Superyacht Cup Antigua: This event has grown in popularity over the three years since it started but the big increase in numbers appears to be due to moving the regatta to the end of January when most schedules are not so busy,according to Patrick Whetter, event organiser.  Follow the fun at www.thesuperyachtcup.com

31  -  Moments in Nature (through EAG) - photography instruction field trips led by robby Breadner 268.724.1088

Dragon Racing - Dragon racing is a fleet of sailboats run in a race. Call Carla Hostetler, Gallery Director for more info 268.460.4120

Sailboat Racing @ Jolly Harbour, every Saturday at 1:30 p.m.  Call Tommy Patterson 268.461.6300

Dr. Erhart Cup Golf Tournament @ Jolly Harbour Golf Club 268.462.7771

Atlantic Rowing Race 2009 - Follow along with the boaters as they make the arduous journey from the Canary Islands to little ole' Antigua at www.atlanticrowingrace09.com

Learn to build a boat for FREE - Learn how to build and restore a wooden boat and pick up a new craft, call Anthony Piergallini or Nik Bohachevsky at Woodstock Boat Builders Ltd., in English Harbour. Classes held every Saturday at 8 a.m. sharp and are ongoing. All ages are welcome. 268.776.7984

Horse Racing - twice monthly (Barbuda) 

~FEBRUARY~ (Black History Month)

13-14  - Jolly Harbour Yacht Club Valentine’s Day Regatta - this 2-day event includes four yacht classes in seven short races.  Call Tommy Patterson 268.461.6300

20  -  Geology Field Trip - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236 www.eagantigua.org

20-26 - Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Caribbean 600 Race @ Antigua Yacht Club 268.460.1799 or www.rorc.org

27  - 4th Annual Hare and Tortoise Charity Swim Across Falmouth - 'Hares' (16-49) and 'Tortoises' (50+) swim for charity at this fun event from Falmouth Harbour to Pigeon Beach, sponsored by the Anchorage Inn just outside Nelson's Dockyard.  This year funds raised will help children with learning difficulties at a  primary school in the community. Contact marilynlinnington@hotmail.com

28  -  Moments Captured in Nature (through EAG) - photography instruction field trips led by robby Breadner 268.724.1088

Replication of an Archaeological Dig - Exhibit of Colombian Zemi artefacts @ Museum of Antigua and Barbuda 268.462.4930 www.antiguamuseums.org

Sports Man and Woman of the Year Awards

Haitian Art Show Exhibition at Harmony Hall.  Call Carla Hostetler, Gallery Director, for more info 268.460.4120

Rotary Club of Antigua and Barbuda/Scotiabank Golf Tournament 268.462.0161

Spring Hill Riding Club (SHRC) Dressage Competition 268.723.2889

Horse Racing - twice monthly (Barbuda) 

~MARCH~

20  -  Barbuda Caving and Frigate Bird Field Trip - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236 www.eagantigua.org

28  -  Moments Captured in Nature (through EAG) - photography instruction field trips led by robby Breadner 268.724.1088

Wadadli Day

Replication of an Archaeological Dig - Exhibit of Colombian Zemi artefacts @ Museum of Antigua and Barbuda. 268.462.4930 (con’t) www.antiguamuseums.org

Antigua Yacht Club - International Laser Open  268.460.1799

Antigua Yacht Club - Carlisle Bay Cruise Weekend 268.460.1799

Exhibition @ Harmony Hall 268.460.4120

Antigua & Barbuda Culinary Festival

National Warri Festival

Antigua & Barbuda International Kite Festival

Competitive Music Festival @ Multi-Purpose Cultural & Exhibition Centre - Cultural Division 268.472.3586

Horse Racing - twice monthly (Barbuda) 

~APRIL~

2  -  Good Friday (Public Holiday)

5  -  Easter Monday (Public Holiday)

15-20  -  23rd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - One of the major yacht regattas globally.

22  -  Earth Day Events - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236 www.eagantigua.org

25  -  Moments in Nature (through EAG) - photography instruction field trips led by robby Breadner 268.724.1088

24-30  -  43rd Antigua Sailing Week Regatta - The world's finest sailing vessels converge in Antigua for this annual celebration of competitive boat races and beach parties.

28-May 5  -  Back II Life Music Festival - Soul II Soul's Annual Caribbean Excursion - 011 (44) 207 439 9090 www.soul2soul.co.uk/back2life

Ministry of Tourism Model Boat Race @ The Catamaran Club, Falmouth - Skippers, boatbuilders and owners all come out to play with these elaborate scaled-down version of seaworthy vessels. 268.462.0480

Underwater Archaeology and Shipwrecks Around Antigua & Barbuda - Museum of Antigua and Barbuda 268.462.4930 www.antiguamuseums.org

Kite Festival at various locations - www.tropkites.com or 268.560.5693

22nd Earth Day Celebration - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236

Under the Sea - multi-media presentation by renowned international diver - Museum of Antigua and Barbuda. 268.462.4930

Guadeloupe to Antigua Race - Antigua Yacht Club 268.460.1799

Exhibition @ Harmony Hall 268.460.4120

Horse Racing - twice monthly (Barbuda)

~MAY~ (Blind Awareness Month)

3  -   Labour Day (Public Holiday)

22 -  Birdwatching @ McKinnons/Valley Church Field Trip - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236 www.eagantigua.org

24  -  Whit Monday (Public Holiday)

28-30  -  44th Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament - it's all about the fish, fun, festivities galore at this major annual event in Nelson's Dockyard.

30  -  Moments in Nature (through EAG) - photography instruction field trips led by robby Breadner 268.724.1088

Barbuda's Caribana - Annual J'ouvert on our sister isle. 268.562.7066 (ends Whit Monday)

Underwater Archaeology and Shipwrecks Around Antigua & Barbuda - Museum of Antigua and Barbuda 268.462.4930 www.antiguamuseums.org

36th Annual Antigua Tennis Week, Curtain Bluff - International tennis pros join locals for world-class tennis and instructional clinics. 268.462.8400

Ministry of Tourism Model Boat Race @ Parham

International Anglican Food Fair, The Deanery Grounds.  Bring the children and enjoy this celebration of local and regional national fare, family-friendly events and other activities. 268.462.0820.

St. Paul’s Cultural Festival - Food, drink, cultural displays, choirs, concerts and competitions are all on tap at this annual event that grows in popularity every year. 268.562.1725

Field Trip - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236

Red Cross Day 268.462.0800

Horse Racing - twice monthly (Barbuda)

~JUNE~

27  -  Full Moon Hike in the Rainforest Field Trip - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236 www.eagantigua.org

27  -  Moments in Nature (through EAG) - photography instruction field trips led by robby Breadner 268.724.1088

8th Annual Antigua Badminton Tournament

Digicel 2010 International Home Series - West Indies vs South Africa cricket match at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground (SVRCG). Contact West Indies Cricket Board. 268.481.2450

World Olympic Day Run - Antigua and Barbuda Olympic Association 268.462.3476

Green Island Weekend (Full Moon) - Antigua Yacht Club 268.460.1799

Show Jumping - Spring Hill Riding Club 268.723.2889

Antigua and Barbuda Open Golf Tournament - Cedar Valley Golf Club - 268.462.0161

Horse Racing - twice monthly (Barbuda) 

~JULY~

14  -   Biological Hotspot - "Forest on Stones" Field Trip - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236 www.eagantigua.org

Carnival Exhibition - Photos and costumes of past celebrations - Museum of Antigua and Barbuda 268.462.4930 www.antiguamuseums.org

Turtle Watch season begins on Antigua's beaches (to October) - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236 for booking, or Mykl Clovis for more information 720-6955

Turtle Watch season begins on Jumby Bay (to October) - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236

Start of 53rd Antigua Carnival celebrations - From the end of July to the start of August, a weeklong party culminating in a colourful parade

Sir Vivian Richards Heineken Classic Golf Tournament - Cedar Valley Golf Tournament 268.462.0161

Horse Racing - twice monthly (Barbuda) 

~AUGUST~

2  -  Carnival Monday/J’Ouvert (PUBLIC HOLIDAY) www.antiguacarnival.com

3  -  Carnival Tuesday/Last Lap Jump Up (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)

21  -  Kayaking in Seatons Field Trip - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236 www.eagantigua.org

29  -  Moments in Nature (through EAG) - photography instruction field trips led by robby Breadner 268.724.1088

Carnival Exhibition - Photos and costumes of past celebrations - Museum of Antigua and Barbuda 268.462.4930 (con't)

Turtle Watch - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236

Mango & Pineapple Fest - Christian Valley 268.560.2035

Magic Mango Menu Cook-off

Horse Racing - twice monthly (Barbuda) 

~SEPTEMBER~

18  -  Recycling and National Solid Waste Authority Field Trip - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236 www.eagantigua.org

23-30  -  DeJam DJ Festival - 2 weeks of entertainment, many DJs, pool parties, club nights, theme nights, birthday bashes, and that's just for starters www.dejamfestival.com

26  -  Moments in Nature (through EAG) - photography instruction field trips led by robby Breadner 268.724.1088

Turtle Watch - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236

2010 Police Week - Royal Antigua and Barbuda Police Force 268.462.0125

3rd Frances Nunes Jr. Memorial Fishing Tournament & Seafood Festival

Horse Racing - twice monthly (Barbuda) 

~OCTOBER~

16  -  World Food Day - Ministry of Agriculture 268.462.1213/1007/8/9

24  -  Seaton's Coast Hike Field Trip - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236 www.eagantigu

7th Annual Sizzlin’ Sand Beach Volleyball Tournament - The series is into its 7th year featuring a high standard of beach volleyball athletes from the Caribbean, live entertainment and DJs.  Held at Jolly Harbour. Visit the website for more details at www.sizzlinsand.com

National Warri Festival

Jolly Harbour Yacht Club Annual Regatta - Four races held in different categories for local yachts at Jolly Harbour.  Tommy Patterson 268.461.6300

7th Annual World Gospel Festival (Jubilation Gospel Festival) Contact Bishop William Dorsett 268.720.3120

Rotary Club of Antigua Sundown Fundraising Golf Tournament - Jolly Harbour Golf Club 268.462.7771

Antigua Open Bridge Tournament - Al James, Chairman 268.462.1459

Heritage (National Dress) Day - Ministry of Culture 268.562.5303

Spring Gardens Moravian Independence Food Fair - Spring Gardens Moravian Church 268.461.0656

Horse Racing - twice monthly (Barbuda) 

~NOVEMBER~ (Arbour Month)

1  -  Independence Day (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)

2  -  29th Anniversary of Independence

7  -  "Best in the West" one-day fishing tournament based in Jolly Harbour. Call Phillip Shoul @ 268.460.7400

20  -  Sailing Field Trip - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236 www.eagantigua.org

28  -  Moments in Nature (through EAG) - photography instruction field trips led by robby Breadner 268.724.1088

Antigua & Barbuda Literary Festival www.antiguaandbarbudaliteraryfestival.com

Local Art Exhibition - Museum of Antigua and Barbuda 268.462.4930

Moods of Pan Festival 268.727.6633

Curtain Bluff Hotel Tennis Concept - top tennis pros from around the island and overseas converge for a world-class tourney 268.462.8400

Antigua and Barbuda/Digicel Independence Tournament - Cedar Valley Golf Club 268.462.0161

National Tourism Week - Ministry of Tourism 268.462.0480

National Symphony Orchestra Production - Ministry of Education 268.462.0192

Horse Racing - twice monthly (Barbuda) 

~DECEMBER~

1  -  World AIDS Day - Call The AIDS Secretariat for details on the weeklong activities 268.460.6209

6-11 -  49th Annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show - reportedly the world's longest running yacht show showcasing everything from schooners to catamarans to luxury yachts, English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour 268.460.1059

11  -  Mount Obama Field Trip - Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) 268.462.6236 www.eagantigua.org

9  -  Heroes Day (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)

23-24   -  Antigua Yacht Club (Nelson’s Pursuit) 268.460.1799

25  -  Christmas Day (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)

25  -  Champagne Party @ Nelson's Dockyard - Live music, lots of room for the kids to play, tons of food and all champagne sales go to the Hourglass Foundation founded in 1993 by Hans Smit to raise money for other charities who require financial assistance.

26  -  Boxing Day (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)

Zoom 8 Championship - Youths 10-18 race Zoom 8 dinghies at the Antigua Yacht Club (AYC) 268.460.1799

Christmas Gymkhana - Spring Hill Riding Club 268.723.2889

Christmas Masquerades Exhibition - Museum of Antigua and Barbuda 268.462.4930

National Youth Choir Production - Cultural Division 268.462.3586

Christmas Hamper Tournament - Cedar Valley Golf Club 268.462.0161

High Tide Series - Antigua Yacht Club 268.460.1799

Horse Racing - twice monthly (Barbuda)
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