British Virgin Islands Events
January 2008 British Virgin Islands Events
New Year's Day
Holiday
March 2008 British Virgin Islands Events
Hamilton Lavity Stoutt's Birthday
Holiday in honor of the BVI's first chief minister.
Commonwealth Day
Holiday
Virgin Gorda Easter Festival, Virgin Gorda
This festival is three days, beginning the day before Easter. It begins with a cultural fair and continues on through the weekend with musical performances, an Easter egg hunt, Calypso competition, the Grand Easter Monday Parade and a variety of other events.
11th Annual Dark and Stormy Regatta, Tortola
Hosted by Neptune's Treasure, Anegada and The Jolly Roger.
April 2008 British Virgin Islands Events
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
Beginning March 31st, the festival is seven days long with plenty of activities for everyone throughout the British Virgin Islands. You can participate in the entire seven day festival, just the four day festival, or the three day Regatta.
May 2008 British Virgin Islands Events
Whit Monday
Holiday
BVI Music Fest, Tortola
Enjoy three days of international Calypso, Reggae, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Zook and a diverse gamut of other musical styles.
June 2008 British Virgin Islands Events
The Highland Spring HIHO Windsurfing & Sailing Competition, BVI
Caribbean Travel & Life voted the Highland Spring HIHO event "the most fun you can have standing up" in their list of the best 100 things to do, see, drink or experience in the Caribbean. From June 29-July 6 you can compete in windsurfing and sailing races all around the British Virgin Islands, participate in virtually every water sport imaginable and enjoy great food and entertainment.
Sovereign's Birthday
Holiday
July 2008 British Virgin Islands Events
Territory Day
Holiday
BVI Emancipation Festival, Tortola
From July 25-August 10 this year, this is an annual festival that celebrates the emancipation of the islands' slaves. Also called August festival, you'll find more than enough to do with the freedom march, emancipation service, Calypso monarch competition, boat races, and a big parade.
August 2008 British Virgin Islands Events
BVI Emancipation Festival, Tortola
From July 25-August 10 this year, this is an annual festival that celebrates the emancipation of the islands’ slaves. Also called August festival, you’ll find more than enough to do with the freedom march, emancipation service, Calypso monarch competition, boat races, and a big parade.
October 2008 British Virgin Islands Events
Wreck Week, Tortola
Held the last week in October, Wreck Week is put together by the BVI SCUBA Organization. It is meant to coincide with the anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Rhone, one of the islands' most famous shipwrecks. Festivities include wreck-diving certification courses, pumpkin carving, barbeques, and a treasure hunt.
Saint Ursula's Day
Holiday
December 2008 British Virgin Islands Events
Christmas
Holiday
New Year's Eve, Jost Van Dyke
New Year's Eve, also known as Old Year's Night, is a huge event on the island of Jost Van Dyke, and you will find one of the island's best parties at Foxy's.