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SPECIAL EVENTS
St. James's Club & Villas offers a variety of activities for guests in resort, but there are plenty of activities to venture out on your own, explore or participate in Antigua’s annual events. See below to find out what's happening in Antigua for 2012.
New Year's Day is a Public Holiday in Antigua, and a great opportunity for your to picnic on one of our beautiful beaches.
For more information please visit www.antiguayachtclub.com
Yachts in excess of 80 feet are invited to participate in an exciting, friendly event – the Superyacht Challenge Antigua! For more information please click here.
The event is organized by the Jolly Harbour Yacht Club in Antigua.
The 4th RORC Caribbean 600 is a pulse-racing 605 nautical mile yacht race, organized by The Royal Ocean Racing Club and Antigua Yacht Club. Superyachts circumnavigate 11 Caribbean Islands, starting and finishing in Antigua.
The Antigua Yacht Club International Laser Open: This annual competition will attract masters of the single-handed dinghy from all around the world. Visit website.
A week of fun and colourful events for beginners and experts alike. Events are arranged all around the island on beaches, on lawns and even indoors. So grab your gear, pick up a kite and... send it soar-ing!
This world renowned Classic Yacht Regatta hosts yachts from around the world to include places as far as the UK and Australia.
Wadadli Music Festival is one of the largest annual events held in Antigua. The Festival includes performers from different genre of Caribbean music such as top Reggae and Soca Artist whilst also promoting local talents.
Simply one of the world’s most prestigious sailing regattas, attracting participants from all corners of the globe. The event involves five challenging days of racing in some of the best sailing conditions in the world.
Simply one of the world’s most prestigious sailing regattas, attracting participants from all corners of the globe. The event involves five challenging days of racing in some of the best sailing conditions in the world.
Like a fisherman’s tales, this event gets bigger and better each year. Expect to see spectacular landings of tuna, kingfish and marlin. Visit website for more details.
Barbuda’s Carnival celebrations take place over the long Whit weekend, with five days of pageantry, calypso and mas.
Antigua and Barbuda Marlin Classic is a one day marlin only tournament to be enjoyed by sportsfishing enthusiasts visiting Antigua. Visit website for more details.
There are no special events on the calendar for this month.
Journey by boat to a deserted beach for this awesome moon-light Antigua adventure. For the next turtle watching outing, please contact the Environmental Awareness Group.
The start of the Caribbean’s greatest summer festival, Antigua’s Carnival is a celebration of life. Fusing African folklore with Caribbean traditions it is a music and dance-fuelled kaleidoscope of fantasy and fun. Learn more.
Journey by boat to a deserted beach for this awesome moon-light Antigua adventure. For the next turtle watching outing, please contact the Environmental Awareness Group.
The start of the Caribbean’s greatest summer festival, Antigua’s Carnival is a celebration of life. Fusing African folklore with Caribbean traditions it is a music and dance-fuelled kaleidoscope of fantasy and fun. Learn more.
The Antigua Mango Festival is held every year in August, which is the height of the mango season in Antigua. Mango lovers can expect to sample a wide array of dishes, all with one main ingredient - Mango! Learn more.
Journey by boat to a deserted beach for this awesome moon-light Antigua adventure. For the next turtle watching outing, please contact the Environmental Awareness Group.
Beach parties, catamaran cruises, club discos and gala dinners. Top DJs, the best music and the coolest vibes help make the De Jam Music Festival in Antigua an event not to be missed. www.dejamfestival.com
Journey by boat to a deserted beach for this awesome moon-light Antigua adventure. For the next turtle watching outing, please contact the Environmental Awareness Group.
Witness the special displays of uniformed platoons during Antigua and Barbuda’s Independence Ceremonial parade at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium.
A 20/20 masters cricket festival with a difference! 4 days of exciting cricket with teams from all over the world, hosted by former West Indies cricketer Richie Richardson in Antigua. Visit website for more details.
Christmas Day in Antigua is generally a laid-back day in Antigua with residents choosing to spend the day with family and friends, enjoying a large Christmas dinner.
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Antigua. This is a day of rest and relaxation spent with family and friends.
Ring in the New Year in Antigua with friends and family. You will find lots of parties and New Year's eve celebrations taking place at clubs and restaurants in English Harbour, St. John's and in the Dickenson Bay Area.
