Calendar of events- Anguilla

There are a lot of colorful events and festivals taking place in Anguilla all year round. Most of the fun festivals and events are locally generated and organized and they are part of the culture of the island. Many public events such as boat races occur on public holidays. A list of the festivals and events in Anguilla is as follow;

January

14 National Arts & Craft Exhibition & Demonstration

At the Anguilla Craft 

February

24-27 Moon splash Annual Music Festival

26 St. Gerard’s Garden Party at the Church grounds

19-20 ABC Annual Flower Show

March

12 Wall Blake House Silent Auction

18-21 4th Annual Jazz Festival

28 Easter Monday - Easter Monday Boat Racing

May

6-8 Anguilla Annual Yacht Regatta

30 Anguilla Day

June

11 Miss Venus Swim Suit Competition.

13 Celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday

July

23 Ms Ecstasy Competition

24 Miss Anguilla Swim Suit Competition

26 National Arts & Craft Exhibition & Demonstration

28 Opening of Summer Festival '05

August

1 Anguilla Summer Festival

1 August Monday Jouvert Morning at the crack of dawn

4 August Boat Race - the national sport of the island. 

5 Parade of Troupes

November

9 - 13 Tranquility Jazz Festival

December

4 Optimist Race against Aids