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July 2011
Firecracker 500 & Chili Cook Off
July 2, 2011 to July 3, 2011
Annual "Firecracker 500" Pursuit Race & "Great Chili Cook-Off"! After the regatta, enter our famous "Chili Cook-Off" to benefit VISAR*! The cook-off will start around 5:30pm; everyone is invited to sample the chili offerings for just $5, and vote to select your favorite.
Jolly Roger Inn - British Virgin Islands
PO Box 21, West End, Tortola, BVI
Tel:(284) 495-4559
*Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) is a voluntary organisation dedicated to saving life at sea.
Anegada Race - Mountain Bike Club
July 3, 2011
BVI Mountain Bike Club Event (subject to change)
Premier’s Cup International Youth Regatta
July 9, 2011 to July 10, 2011
Kids from through the Caribbean compete in this exciting youth regatta. This event is sponsored by Rotary Clubs and hosted by Nanny Cay Hotel & Marina RBVI Yacht Club. www.royalbviyc.org
Tour de Tortola - Mountain Bike Club
July 10, 2011
BVI Mountain Bike Club Event (subject to change)
Bomba's Full Moon Party
July 15, 2011
Moonlight madness spills into the street, the beach and everything in between. Enjoy live entertainment while you dance the night away, try a Bomba Punch (rum punch) or sip on Bomba's "mushroom tea."
BVI Billfish Tournament
July 17, 2011 to July 20, 2011
The fishing takes place at the North Drop, in an area ranging just 13-30 miles from Bitter End. Competitors take off early each morning, fish all day and return to the resort for virtual weigh in -- because it is a catch and release tournament, the fish stats are recorded at sea - and evenings of relaxing social events.
In addition to great prizes from event sponsors, proceeds from the event support local charitable organizations that benefit families of the Virgin Islands in need.
Full details at www.beyc.com.
Emancipation Festival Days
July 19, 2011 to August 7, 2011
BVI Emancipation Festival Days! Arguably the biggest festival and cultural event of the year for the British Virgin Islands. An annual celebration commemorates the 1834 Emancipation Act which abolished slavery in the British West Indies. The celebration happens on all of the islands. Visitors and locals participate with live music, dancing, street performers, parties and parades all laced with a distinct Caribbean spice and flavour. Food and drink are important aspects of the celebrations and this is a great time to sample the delights of a Caribbean barbecue including seafood, spiced chicken and barbecue ribs.
2011 Dates:
August 1st Festival Monday
August 2nd Festival Tuesday
August 3rd Festival Wednesday
August 4th - 5th, Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta and Fiesta Village. Catch the boat races, donkey races, greased pig catch and more...
For more information, please visit: bvitourism.com or call tel: (284)468-3701, ext. 2241.
Leverick Bay Christmas in July
July 21, 2011 to July 24, 2011
Christmas in July has become one of the most expected Puerto Rican holidays of the year. During the last week of July, the Puerto Rican Navy shuts down the Island and everybody comes to the BVI to celebrate! There are literally hundreds of Puerto Rican boats all sizes and types around for the week. Being a very family oriented and sociable group, as most Hispanics are, the boats are seen anchored and rafted together in the many bays around the BVI.
For more information visit christmasinjulybvi.com.
Christmas in July at Levericks Bay
July 22, 2011 to July 24, 2011
Christmas in July has become one of the most expected Puerto Rican holidays of the year! During the last week of July the Puerto Rican Navy shuts down the Island and all come to the BVI to celebrate! There are literally hundreds of Puerto Rican boats all sizes and types around for the week. Being a very family oriented and sociable group.
see www.christmasinjulybvi.com
Guy Eldridge Memorial Manhattan Yacht Club Trophy Race
July 23, 2011
For more detailed information, please visit the Royal BVI Yacht Club at www.royalbviyc.org.
East End - Mountain Bike Club
July 24, 2011
BVI Mountain Bike Club Event (subject to change)
Summer Sizzle BVI
July 24, 2011
The fashion show, taking place at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall, which remains the nexus of Summer Sizzle BVI, serves as a platform for showcasing international trend-setting fashion designers and models from some of the world’s top agencies including Ford, Elite, Major Models, Q Models and Identities.
Full details at www.summersizzlebvi.com.
August 2011
Miss BVI Pageant
August 1, 2011
Miss BVI Pageant features music, pageantry and dance. For the title to be know as Miss British Virgin Islands.
Full details at website at www.missbvi.com.
Governor vs Premier Sloop
August 2, 2011
For more detailed information, please visit the Royal BVI Yacht Club at www.royalbviyc.org.
Horse Races at Ellis Thomas Downs
August 4, 2011
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta
August 6, 2011 to August 8, 2011
Festival celebrations at Carrot Bay.
7th Cultural Day featuring: Donkey Race, Grease Pig, Tug of War, Plait Pole. The Village of Carrot Bay Comes alive with it own nightly village of shows.
Pockwood Pond Surprise Race - Mountain Bike Club
August 7, 2011
BVI Mountain Bike Club Event (subject to change)
Bomba's Full Moon Party
August 13, 2011
Moonlight madness spills into the street, the beach and everything in between. Enjoy live entertainment while you dance the night away, try a Bomba Punch (rum punch) or sip on Bomba's "mushroom tea."
East West Coast Trek - Mountain Bike Club
August 28, 2011
BVI Mountain Bike Club Event (subject to change)
September 2011
West End Circuit - Mountain Bike Club
September 11, 2011
BVI Mountain Bike Club Event (subject to change)
Bomba's Full Moon Party
September 12, 2011
Moonlight madness spills into the street, the beach and everything in between. Enjoy live entertainment while you dance the night away, try a Bomba Punch (rum punch) or sip on Bomba's "mushroom tea."
Back to School Regatta
September 17, 2011 to September 18, 2011
For more detailed information, please visit the Royal BVI Yacht Club at www.royalbviyc.org.
October 2011
Race to Jost Van Dyke
October 2, 2011
For more detailed information, please visit the Royal BVI Yacht Club at www.royalbviyc.org.
Bomba's Full Moon Party
October 12, 2011
Moonlight madness spills into the street, the beach and everything in between. Enjoy live entertainment while you dance the night away, try a Bomba Punch (rum punch) or sip on Bomba's "mushroom tea."
Virgin's Cup
October 15, 2011
For more detailed information, please visit the Royal BVI Yacht Club at www.royalbviyc.org.
Performing Arts Series Performance
October 21, 2011
World Music, Dobet Gnahόre
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
For more information visit www.hlscc.edu.vg.
Trafalgar Regatta
October 22, 2011 to October 23, 2011
For more detailed information, please visit the Royal BVI Yacht Club at www.royalbviyc.org.
Women on the Water Week
October 22, 2011 to October 29, 2011
Over the last two decades, countless mothers, daughters, sisters and best friends have learned to be confident captains and first mates, honed successful racing technique, and enjoyed the camaraderie of Bitter End's Women on the Water Week.
Full details at www.beyc.com.
Foxy's Halloween "Cat" Fight (Tortola)
October 28, 2011 to October 30, 2011
Wear a costume, or just wear yourself, but show up at Foxy's annual Halloween Cat Fight. Daytime catamaran Races and Halloween Masquerade Ball. Live music and dancing. The West End Yacht Club. Neither rain, nor cold, nor lack of wind will keep these cats from a good fight.
Multi-hulls only – West End Yacht Club
For more detailed information, please visit: www.foxysbar.com
Pro Am Regatta Week!
October 29, 2011 to November 5, 2011
Bitter End Yacht Club's annual Pro Am Regatta Week - the only sailing event of its kind in the world. The ultimate in sports fan participation!
Picture yourself teamed with Serena Williams or Roger Federer in at the U.S. Open. Or learning to play golf from Tiger Woods. Few, if any, sporting events in the world offer the fan an opportunity to participate at such lofty levels. A world-class sailing event with 22 years of history, the Pro Am has matched up countless amateur and first time sailors with America’s Cup skippers, Olympic Medalists, Around the World Race Winners, and World Champions. Learn more about BVI and this event.
Full details: www.beyc.com
November 2011
Bomba's Full Moon Party
November 10, 2011
Moonlight madness spills into the street, the beach and everything in between. Enjoy live entertainment while you dance the night away, try a Bomba Punch (rum punch) or sip on Bomba's "mushroom tea."
Performing Arts Series Performance
November 12, 2011
Virgin Islands Showcase I, Joseph Nibbs and Friends, featuring Shirley Crabbe
For more information visit www.hlscc.edu.vg
Pete Sheals Match Racing (Tortola)
November 12, 2011 to November 13, 2011
For more detailed information, please visit the Royal BVI Yacht Club at www.royalbviyc.org.
VI Fungi Fest
November 18, 2011 to November 19, 2011
Tortola
Music festival with fungi music also known as scratch band music
Peg Legs Round Tortola Race
November 19, 2011
For more detailed information, please visit the Royal BVI Yacht Club at www.royalbviyc.org.
Hobie Wave Family Fun Week
November 19, 2011 to November 26, 2011
Fun for the whole family, and for both new and experienced sailors. Hobie Cat president, Doug Skidmore, invites your family and friends for the 5th annual Hobie Wave Family Fun Week at Bitter End Yacht Club.
Thanksgiving Week festivities. www.beyc.com
Annual BVI Thanksgiving "Pot Luck" Feast
November 24, 2011
Don't miss it! Our "regulars" cook up a storm while we supply the turkey! Come join the party in Tortola, with or without your favorite dish. There's plenty to go around! Live music following dinner.
www.jollyrogerbvi.com
Foxy's Thanksgiving Feast
November 24, 2011
We take turkeys very seriously at Foxy's. Our talented chefs put a Caribbean spin on a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
After the wish-bone is broken, our bands play and we bury the feathers! Foxy's is the place to give thanks!
For additional information, visit www.foxysbar.com.
Performing Arts Series Performance
November 26, 2011
Virgin Islands Showcase II, the Morris Mark Family
For more information visit www.hlscc.edu.vg
BVI School's Regatta
November 26, 2011 to November 27, 2011
For more detailed information, please visit the Royal BVI Yacht Club at www.royalbviyc.org.
December 2011
Christmas on Main Street (Tortola)
December 2, 2011 to December 3, 2011
Two fun fill evenings, local vendors and store owners lined Main Street with discounts goods just in timefor the Christmas holidays. Groups and bands perform Christmas Carols and while feasting on local foods, drinks and pastries.
Gustav Wilmerding Annual Memorial Challenge Regatta
December 2, 2011 to December 4, 2011
Pirate race hosted by the Jolly Roger, West End & Pirate’s, Norman Island West End Yacht Club, Tortola. For more detailed information, please call the West End Yacht Club at 284-495-4559.
Bomba's Full Moon Party
December 10, 2011
Moonlight madness spills into the street, the beach and everything in between. Enjoy live entertainment while you dance the night away, try a Bomba Punch (rum punch) or sip on Bomba's "mushroom tea."
Performing Arts Series Performance
December 10, 2011
HLSCC Christmas Concert, featuring the College Ensembles
For more information visit www.hlscc.edu.vg
Christmas Brewer's Bay Style
December 16, 2011 to December 17, 2011
The Brewers Bay Community celebrates Christmas Brewers Bay Style.
O Neal & Mundy Commodores Cup and Prize Giving
December 17, 2011
For more detailed information, please visit the Royal BVI Yacht Club at www.royalbviyc.org.
Christmas Day
December 25, 2011
Holiday.
Boxing Day
December 26, 2011
Public Holiday, usually celebrated on the 26th December.
Horse Races at Ellis Thomas Downs
December 27, 2011
Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, Sea Cows Bay hosted by the BVI Horse Owners’ Association. bvihorseowners@live.com
New Year's Eve on Jost Van Dyke
December 31, 2011
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.
January 2012
New Year's Day
January 1, 2012
BVI Public Holiday. Will be observed on January 2nd in lieu of Sunday, January 1st.
Bomba's Full Moon Party
January 9, 2012
Moonlight madness spills into the street, the beach and everything in between. Enjoy live entertainment while you dance the night away, try a Bomba Punch (rum punch) or sip on Bomba's "mushroom tea."
Performing Arts Series Performance
January 13, 2012 to January 15, 2012
University of the Virgin Islands Theatre, “Old Time Story” by Trevor Rhone
For more information visit www.hlscc.edu.vg
Midwinter Racing Madness Week
January 14, 2012 to January 21, 2012
Bitter End Yacht Club hosts a Midwinter Regatta Week in January of every year.
Winners of the weekly Sunday Regattas are invited back to compete for the title of Midwinter Regatta champion. Of course, if you are up to the challenge but haven't raced in a Sunday Regatta, you are welcome as well.
For more detailed information, please visit: www.beyc.com
February 2012
Bomba's Full Moon Party
February 7, 2012
Moonlight madness spills into the street, the beach and everything in between. Enjoy live entertainment while you dance the night away, try a Bomba Punch (rum punch) or sip on Bomba's "mushroom tea."
Performing Arts Series Performance
February 25, 2012
Classical/Blues, Corky Chamber Blues
For more information visit www.hlscc.edu.vg.
BVI Kite Jam
February 25, 2012 to March 3, 2012
Whether you're an amateur or a professional, the BVI is the place to kiteboard next Spring!
The second annual BVI Kite Jam will leverage all of the great kiteboarding to be had in and around North Sound, including a trek to Anegada!
www.beyc.com
March 2012
H. Lavity Stoutt's Birthday
March 5, 2012
BVI Public Holiday.
Bomba's Full Moon Party
March 8, 2012
Moonlight madness spills into the street, the beach and everything in between. Enjoy live entertainment while you dance the night away, try a Bomba Punch (rum punch) or sip on Bomba's "mushroom tea."
Annual Dark & Stormy Regatta (Anegada)
March 9, 2012 to March 12, 2012
Hosted by Neptune’s Treasure, Anegada & The Jolly Roger, West End. For more detailed information, please call the West End Yacht Club at 284-495-4559.
Performing Arts Series Performance
March 10, 2012
Classical Saxophonist, Ashu
For more information visit www.hlscc.edu.vg
Commonwealth Day
March 12, 2012
BVI Public Holiday.
2012 ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous
March 12, 2012 to March 17, 2012
Swan yacht owners enjoy a warm, relaxed tropical atmosphere in sunny BVI. The 8th annual ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous takes place March 12-17th, 2012 cruising from the Bitter End Yacht Club. Ideally scheduled to fit in with he Caribbean racing calendar, Swan ARC competitors can race in the RORC Caribbean 600, late February in Antigua and the Heineken Regatta in St. Maarten at the beginning of March. The Nautor’s Swan Rendezvous offers sailors and their families a mix of structured cruising, social events, snorkeling, SCUBA, beautiful beaches and delicious island cuisine.
Contact the Swan Racing Office: racing-office@nautorswan.com
Tel: +44 (0)207 593 5265
www.nautorswan.com
Performing Arts Series Performance
March 24, 2012
Reggae Showcase, Diana King
For more information visit www.hlscc.edu.vg.
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
March 25, 2012 to April 1, 2012
The BVI Spring Regatta is the one Caribbean Regatta that has some thing for everyone who attends. Whether you race, cruise, practice or just come to party, we have it all!
The weeklong BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival takes you throughout the beautiful British Virgin Islands. Starting at Nanny Cay the Sailing Festival races up the Sir Frances Drake Channel to the renown Bitter End Yacht Club.
Register for the Festival online beginning in January. Contact Nanny Cay for dock/slip reservations as early as possible, space goes quickly.
For further details, please contact: info@bvispringregatta.org or visit www.bvispringregatta.org.
April 2012
Oyster Regatta - BVI 2012
April 2, 2012 to April 7, 2012
The Oyster Regatta - BVI 2011 will be held from April 2 to April 7, 2011, and a large fleet of Oysters is expected to gather, for this regatta in the Oyster series.
The programme for the week will include a series of low-key races with plenty of action on and off the water. A provisional programme of events and entry form will be provided in due course.
Visit www.oystermarine.com/events/regattas.aspx for additional information.
Virgin Gorda Easter Festival
April 5, 2012 to April 8, 2012
Easter Festival on Virgin Gorda is a weekend filled with activities. Including the calypso monarch competition, parade, Festival queen show and nightly village entertainment. Showcase of local entertainment and culinary delights, BVI Tourist Board.
For more detailed information, please visit: www.bvitourism.com or call Tel: 284-495-5181
Bomba's Full Moon Party
April 6, 2012
Moonlight madness spills into the street, the beach and everything in between. Enjoy live entertainment while you dance the night away, try a Bomba Punch (rum punch) or sip on Bomba's "mushroom tea."
Good Friday
April 6, 2012
BVI Public holiday.
Easter Sunday
April 8, 2012
BVI Public holiday.
Easter Monday
April 9, 2012
BVI Public holiday.
Performing Arts Series Performance
April 14, 2012
Calypso Showcase, the Mighty Chalkdust (tentative)
For more information visit www.hlscc.edu.vg.
May 2012
Bomba's Full Moon Party
May 6, 2012
Moonlight madness spills into the street, the beach and everything in between. Enjoy live entertainment while you dance the night away, try a Bomba Punch (rum punch) or sip on Bomba's "mushroom tea."
Performing Arts Series Performance
May 19, 2012
HLSCC Summer Concert, featuring the College Ensembles
For more information visit www.hlscc.edu.vg.
Whit Monday
May 28, 2012
BVI Public Holiday.
What is Whit Monday? A celebration of Pentecost (which celebrates the descent of the Holy Ghost). Pentecost takes place 50 days after Easter, which is the Jewish feast of Shavuot. Whit Sunday and Monday have been celebrated since the 3rd Century AD.
June 2012
Bomba's Full Moon Party
June 4, 2012
Moonlight madness spills into the street, the beach and everything in between. Enjoy live entertainment while you dance the night away, try a Bomba Punch (rum punch) or sip on Bomba's "mushroom tea."
Sovereign's Birthday
June 9, 2012
BVI Public Holiday.
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