C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S
CALENDAR
MAY ANGUILLA LITERARY FESTIVAL A "literary jollification" with international, regional and local writers gathering for presentations and workshops.
FEBRUARY ST. GERARD’S GARDEN PARTY Hosted on the grounds of Wallblake House, with food from other islands prepared by members of St. Gerard’s congregation. ANGUILLA FASHION EXPO Get up to speed with the emerging fashion trends; three days of essential classes in the Model and Fashion industry by world renowned regional and international members of the fashion trade.
MARCH MOONSPLASH Hosted by Bankie Banx at the Dune Preserve around the first full moon before Easter, the concerts feature artistes from around the world.
MAY ANGUILLA DAY – THE JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY The most significant holiday on the calendar, as the island celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Anguilla Revolution with a month of events including church services, parades and a round-the-island boat race.
APRIL FESTIVAL DEL MAR Celebrating all things of the sea in the fishing village of Island Harbour. Fishing competition, boat racing, lots of seafood and music.
MAY WELCHES FEST A celebration of yesteryear with food, games and music. ANGUILLA YACHT REGATTA Yacht racing between the regional racing fraternity with a local B class boatrace on the last day of regatta. VALLEY STREET FESTIVAL Cultural extravaganza at the People’s Market with traditional cuisine, art and craft, domino competitions, face painting, live music, games and a cycling competition.
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JULY-AUGUST ANGUILLA SUMMER FESTIVAL The island's largest festival with boat racing – the national sport – and street parades by day, and Carnival competitions and performances – Pageants, Calypso shows, Band Clash – by night.