All the signs are pointing towards Antigua and Barbuda in regards to activities and festivals. Often, the twin-island state is referred to as the festival capital of the Caribbean.
Antigua is proud to host the world-class sailing events from Sailing Week to the Classic Regatta and the Caribbean Greatest Summer Festival: Antigua Carnival!
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- Miniature Antique West Indian Furniture
It is always a wonderful thing to learn from those of generations past. As the years go by certain traditions are slowly lost with the failure to pass on these stories. Thankfully there are still those of the older generations around who are willin...
- Antigua Salsa Festival
The emergence of shows like ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ has really rekindled a serious interest in dance. There’s something ultra sexy about a couple lighting up the dance floor in perfect co-ordination. With...
- We love to play mas!
photography by Joseph Jones It’s about that time again when the gyms and roadways begin filling up with the carnival body crowd! If that isn’t the biggest indicator that Carnival is around the corner, then maybe the fact that within the next...
- Nelson's Pursuit Race
This annual event is based on Lord Horatio Nelson's famous pursuit of the French fleet across the Atlantic Ocean in 1805.
- Caribbean Annual Regatta 2010
Caribbean Annual Regatta 2010 hosted by the Jolly Habour Yacht Club. Three days of Fun , Sun and Sail!
- Antigua Cricket Fest
Experience authentic Antigua and watching a match or play cricket with the locals.
- Antigua Salsa Festival
The Antigua Salsascape and Salsa Festival" in one of the greatest destinations on earth and on one of the world's best beaches, Dickenson Bay.
- Antigua White Fete
The #1 Annual Party in Antigua named Caribbean Snowstorm, a.k.a White Fete.
- Love is All We Need Concert
The All we Need is Love Concert celebrates the Capital of Romance in the Caribbean, Antigua.
- Antigua Seafood Fiesta
The annual Antigua Seafood Fiesta is a highlight for many locals and tourists alike.
- Antigua National Homes, Families and Garden Festival
The National Festival aims to enhance family life by encouraging communities to work together with the government, in collaboration with corporate and social partners to improve the physical environment and to attract and encourage community tourism.
- Antigua Staycations Expo
The Staycations Expo is a family event where you will find the best hotel offers, activities and businesses in Antigua and Barbuda.
- Antigua Tennis Week
The Antigua Tennis Week is an annual Event and a combination of Family Fun, Athletics and Education at the world famous Resort, Curtain Bluff.
- Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Welcome to the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. One of the Worlds premier classic yachting events which brings a fantastic collection of boats and people together, for some great sailing and fun, in the ideal conditions of the Caribbean.
- Springbreak Antigua
Celebrate Spingbreak in Antigua and Barbuda. Come and have fun in the sun.
- RORC Caribbean 600
The RORC Caribbean 600 starts on the 21st-25th of February in Antigua, the race course is approximately 600 nautical miles and the competitors will enjoy sublime sailing conditions around 14 Caribbean islands.
- Wadadli Music Fest
Wadadli Music Festival is an annual family festival staged by Fullwerks Productions. The Festival includes performers from different genre of Caribbean music such as top Reggae and Soca Artist whilst also promoting local talents.
- Fitches Creek Home and Garden Show
To foster and promote good community relations and neighbourliness among the residents of Fitches Creek.
- The Superyacht Cup Antigua
The picturesque setting of Nelson's Dockyard in English Harbour provides the perfect venue for the Superyacht Cup a natural and protected harbor with hundreds of years of seafaring history.
- Moods Of Pan Festival
First organized by the Gemonites Steel Orchestra in 1999, the hugely-popular Moods Of Pan Festival is a 3-day event showcasing all aspects of this musical instrument.
- Antigua Charter Yacht Show
We will be celebrating the 50th Annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show from 5th -10th December 2011. Last year's show is extended to cover six days and will again take place at the Nelson's Dockyard Marina in English Harbour, the Falmouth Harbour Marina ...
- National Warri Festival
Antigua's National board game, survived by word of mouth.
- DeJam Festival
Celebration of three generations of music featuring DJs around the world.
- Literary Festival
Featuring authors, publishers from the Caribbean and around the world representing a mix of seminars, workshops and panel discussions.
- Sports Fishing Tournament
Enjoy fishing and a good lime? This annual event attracts regional and international participation.
- Sweet Cry Festival
Experience some of the world's best artists performances at this freedom festival.
- Back II Life Music Festival
A week-long festival held around Antigua bringing together party people from around the world.
- Kite Festival
An event attended by hundreds of locals admiring the giant kites in the island's blue sky.
- Caribana
Carnival in Barbuda is packed with fun, competitions and much more.
- Antigua Sailing Week
One of the world's major yacht racing events in Antigua.
- ICT Fest
The premier technology Festival in the OECS.
- Ocean Breeze Music Festival & Conference
The Caribbean Recording Industry Association's first annual music festival and conference in Antigua.
- Antigua Culinary Festival
A three event full of food, competition, awards and fun.
- Antigua Carnival
Antigua Carnival 2011 provides you with music, mas, steel pan and pageantry. Antigua Carnival, The Caribbean Greatest Summer Festival.
- Mango & Pineapple Fest
Showcasing the versatility of the mangoes and pineapples.