January

“The Event” European Celebrity Golf Tournament at the Cuisinart Golf Resort & Spa

Jan 27 – Feb 2 

41st Anniversary of Police Week

Week of activities and awareness talks throughout the island at the various schools. Concerts, car raffle with dinner & dance to round off the entire week. (Activities start at various times)

 

February 9

Ms. Valentine Pagean

Pageant takes Place @ LBCC with contestant from the ALHCS (8:00)

 

February TBA

Community Foundation Classical Concert

The Anguilla Community Foundation invite musician from all over the world to perform at the Bethel Methodist Church to raise funds for their charitable organization. (7:30 – 9:00)

 

February 9

St. Gerard’s Garden Party

Hosted on the Grounds of historic Wallblake House, showcasing food from other islands prepared by members of St. Gerard’s congregation live music and dancing.(7:30 – until)

February 21 – 24    24th

Annual Moonsplash Festival

Takes place at the Dune Preserve on Rendezvous Bay, normally around the first full moon before Easter.  The concerts are hosted by Anguilla’s very own Bankie Banx, featuring internationally-acclaimed and regional recording artiste from around the world. 8:00 pm – until)

 

February 23 & 26

Annual Flower and Garden Show

Two days of flower displays and competitions on the grounds of Wallblake House. (11:00 am – 6:00 pm)

 

March 2

James Ronald Webster Day

Speeches and tributes to the Father of the Nation (James Ronald Webster) takes place at Webster’s Park.  (8:00am – noon)

 

March 29

Good Friday

A day of church services for all denominations throughout the island. (Various times)

 

March 30 & 31

Festival Del Mar, Easter Saturday & Sunday

Celebrating all things of the sea in the beautiful fishing village of Island Harbour.  Deep Sea fishing competition, Boatracing, swimming races, crab races and culinary competition, and live string band music are all part of the activities for this two day event. (10:00 am – 11:00 pm)

 

April 1

Easter Monday Boatrace

 A – Class Egbert Connor Boatrace at Sandy Ground (2:00pm)

 

May 2

National Day of Prayer

Marks the beginning of the month-long Anguilla Day Celebrations to commemorate the revolution of 1967.  An entire day of prayer at the House of Assembly, at churches and other public places throughout the island.

 

May 4-18

World Vin Cup Life-Style Regatta

 

May 6 

Labour Day

Competitive games between the various on island social clubs

at the Ronald Webster Park, also known as Fun Day. (10:00 am – until)

 

May 10, 11 & 12th

Annual Anguilla Yacht Regatta

Yacht racing between the regional racing fraternity with a

local B class boatrace normally on the last day of regatta.

(various starting times)

 

May 23-26

2nd Annual “Anguilla Lit Fest:

A Literary Jollification” – Celebrate the literary heritage of Anguilla and find yourself  inspired by three days of informative workshops, stimulating seminars and exciting literary presentations by leading authors from America, Canada, the Caribbean and host nation Anguilla, all against the backdrop of Anguilla’s splendid white sand beaches and tranquil turquoise waters.

 

May 30

Anguilla Day Celebrations

The  most significant holiday on the Anguillian calendar of events, and culmination of the month long celebrations to commemorate Anguilla  Day and the round the Island boatrace.

June 17

Celebration of the Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen

All uniformed organizations parade at James Ronald Webster Park and cocktails are served in the evening at Government House to invited guests.

July 14

Annual Miss “Tiny Tott” Pageant

Part of the Pre Summer Festival events.

This pageant takes place at LBCC for girls ranging from 5 – 8 years old. (5:00 pm – until)

 

July 6 & 7

14th Annual John T. Memorial Cycling Race & Valley Street Festival

Annual Race held over a two day period with participation from regional and international cyclists.  Valley Street Festival in the area of the People market (10:00 am – 6:00pm).  Sting Band Music and local produce.

 

July 26- Aug 11

Anguilla Summer Festival

Forty six years of celebrating Anguilla’s National Sport, Boatracing, by day, and traditional carnival activities by night: pageants, calypso competitions, Band Clash competitions, and street dancing and revelry (various starting times at LBCC).

August 3

South Valley Community Street Fair

Members of the South Valley Community unite and produce a fair with local food, cooking competitions and music.  (8:00 am – 6:00 pm)

 

August 5

J’ouvert Morning, August Monday Emancipation Day

Take to the streets in the Valley at 4:30 am and dance your way down to Sandy Ground to the pulsating rhythms of Anguilla’s superlative Soca Bands.  Enjoy A & B Class Boatraces as you experience the #1 Beach Party in the entire Caribbean. (4:30 -11:00 pm)

 

August 8

August Thursday

A day for picnics and family reunions and A & B class Boatraces at Meads Bay.  (11:00 am. – until)

 

August 9

Grand Parade of Troupes

Revellers from villages all over the island are  joined by visitors from around the Caribbean and beyond for the grand parade through the streets of the Valley.  Colourful costumes depicting cultural and fantasy themes abound, and the winner of the Road March Band competition is announced. (1:00 pm -9:00pm)

 

Nov 30 –Dec 6

Tourism Week

Includes Valley Street Festival and Cultural Fair, Church Service, school and industry-wide educational activities, and climaxes with the AHTA Grand Gala and Awards banquet.

 

November 30

Anguilla’s Optimists Race against Aids

Public awareness campaign to raise funds for AIDS related services.

 

December 8

Welches Fest

Welches Fest takes place on the ball field in Welches Village on Whit Monday, a religious and Public Holiday.  Starting around 5:30 am you can have an old-fashioned breakfast of flour pap to start your day.  All things at this fest are of yesteryear including Food, toys and games and music. (5:30 am – 8:00pm)

 

December 18

Festival of Lights & Christmas Tree Lighting

Lighting of Mahogany trees on Coronation Avenue and the old Valley Well area, serenading barbeques and string band competitions among other activities.  Organized by the Valley Community Club.

 

December

Festival De Noel

Competitions and pageants held on the ground of the Old East End school. Organized by the East End community

 

December 19

National Hero’s and Heroines’ Day

A government-sanctioned public holiday to honour our past and present heroes of the Anguilla Revolution.

 

December 25

Christmas Day

 Official Holiday

 

December 26

Boxing Day

Official Holiday

 

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