Public Holiday
January 1
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Public Holiday
January 1 - December 31
Sunday Regatta’s BEYC
A Bitter End Yacht Club Tradition. The Sunday Regatta offers guests and staff the opportunity to race aboard Hunter 216s and Lasers. Winners of the Sunday Regattas are invited to come back to race during the Midwinter Regatta held in January.
Sail Caribbean Fun Weeks
January 10 - 17
Midwinter Regatta
January
Karl Merklein Art Show
Along with the artist’s original art, Giclee’s prints and other decorative items – Sunny Caribbee
www.sunnycaribbee.com
February 12-15
Annual Sweethearts of the Caribbean & Annual Classic Yacht Regatta
(Hosted by the Jolly Roger Restaurant & Bar – West End)
www.weyc.netFebruary 14-21
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President’s Week Family Fun
(Hosted by the Jolly Roger Restaurant & Bar – West End)
www.weyc.netFebruary 23-28
6th Annual Club Swan Rendezvous
March 1
H.L. Stoutt’s Birthday
Public Holiday
March 5-8
Annual Dark & Stormy Regatta
Hosted by Neptune’s Treasure, Anegada & The Jolly Roger, West End
www.weyc.netMarch 8
Commonwealth Day
Public Holiday
March 29 - April 4
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
7 days of fun with 2 great events in one, racing and partying through the beautiful British Virgin Islands.
www.bvispringregatta.org
April 2
Good Friday
Public Holiday
April 5
Easter Monday
Public Holiday
April 2-4
Spanish Town Fisherman’s Jamboree & 12th Annual Wahoo Fishing Tournament
This popular fishing tournament attracts many competitors as well as onlookers. Food, music and beach fun are just part of that fun-filled event.
www.bvitourism.comApril 3-5
Virgin Gorda Easter Festival
This popular fishing tournament attracts many competitors as well as onlookers. Food, music and beach fun are just part of that fun-filled event.
www.bvitourism.com
May 24
Whit Monday
Public Holiday
May 28-30
BVI Music Festival
May
Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta
Funds support the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society West End Yacht Club
www.weyc.net
June
Annual Firecracker 500 Race & Chili Cook-off
Funds support KATS (Kids and the Sea Program) West End Yacht Club
www.weyc.netJune 12
Sovereign’s Birthday
Public Holiday
July 2
Territory Day
Public Holiday
July 2-3
Annual Firecracker 500 Race Tortola
July 8-11
Premier’s Cup Youth Regatta
Nanny Cay Hotel & Marina RBVI Yacht Club
www.rbviyc.orgJuly 24 to August 5
55th BVI Emancipation Festival
This annual festival is also known as August Festival and is the territory’s Premier Cultural showcase with an array of activities, events, including the freedom march, emancipation service, Calypso monarch competition, boat races, Rise and Shine tramps, August Monday’s Parade and much more.
www.bvitourism.com
August 2
Festival Monday
Public Holiday
August 3
Festival Tuesday
Public Holiday
August 4
Festival Wednesday
Public Holiday
October 18
St Ursula’s Day
Public Holiday
December
Gustav Wilmerding 18th Annual Memorial Challenge Regatta
Pirate race hosted by the Jolly Roger, West End & Norman Island. West End Yacht Club
www.weyc.netChristmas on Main Street
Christmas in Spanish Town
December 25
Christmas Day
Public Holiday
December 26
Boxing Day
Public Holiday
December 31
New Year’s Eve on Jost Van Dyke
Jost Van Dyke is known as one of the top three places in the world to be at for New Year’s Eve. On that night, also known as Old Year’s night, this yachtman’s haven welcomes visitors from all over the globe, from movie stars to just ordinary joes, from old salts to dedicated landlubbers. Plenty of food and lots of entertainment.
www.foxysbar.com