January

1

New Year's Day – Public Holiday

2

Public Holiday

3


Horse Racing... Held at Indian Castle Race Track and staged by the Nevis Turf and Jockey Club. First race is at 2:00pm. Sideshow includes musical entertainment and Para-mutual betting. Further details can be obtained from Richard Lupinacci at 869-469-3477

11
Alexander Hamilton Birthday & Tea Party. Joint events by the Historical Society and the Nevis Island Administration. Proceeds go towards the Alexander Hamilton scholarship fund. Contact: 869-469-5786

27
Tribute to John Warden Fashion show – Mount Nevis Hotel. Contact: 869-469-5786

End January/Early February…Tourism Week/Tourism Awards 2008 … Events/activities organised by Ministry of Tourism to heighten public awareness of tourism. Events include competition, public discussions, and cultural presentation. Please call 469-5521 Ext 2147 for further information


February


End January/Early February…Tourism Week/Tourism Awards 2008

17


Horse Racing Tourism Race Meet at Indian Castle Racetrack. Details from Richard Lupinacci at 869-469-3477

23


House and Garden Tour... A conducted tour of private homes and gardens organized by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society. (469-5786


March

14

Silent Auction … Organised by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society and held at the Old Manor Hotel (469-5786)

16

Carino Health Spa Triathlon - Nevis Cycle & Triathlon Club

21


Good Friday... Public Holiday Kite Flying Contest... The St. Johns’ Community Improvement Club hosts a day of Nevisian Easter traditions.

23
Easter Sunday… B. Weber memorial cross channel swim – Nevis Cycle & Triathlon Club

24
Easter Monday… Public Holiday… Horseracing organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track

27-28 Agriculture Open Day… The Department of Agriculture's flagship event showcasing Nevis' best quality crop and animal produce as well as agro processed items together with a rich blend of local foods and cultural display. For more details: 469 – 5603/7302


April

22

Earth Day … Activities organised by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society


May

5

Labour Day... Public Holiday – 6th Annual Church Ground Sports & Social Club 10 km Road Run. Starts at Church Ground & ends at The Villa. 8:00 am. Contact Spencer Hanley at Tel: # (869)662-7094/ 469-3398

11

Whit Sunday Horseracing organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track

12


Whit Monday… Public Holiday


June

4

World Environmental Day - Activities organised by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society


July

TBA

Fruit Festival - Sample a wide range of delicious dishes and drinks tastefully prepared in the most creative ways from our locally grown tropical fruits. For more details contact the Department of Agriculture: 469 – 5603/7302


July 25 - August 5

Culturama... Nevis’ premier festival is a unique celebration of the most significant milestone in our history - the Emancipation of slaves in the 1830s. It is a 12-day focus on all aspects of Nevisian Arts and Culture featuring:

Drama Presentation
Senior/Junior KAISO Contests
Miss Culture Queen Pageant/Talented Youth Pageant/Mr. Kool Contest
Cultural Street Fair, Emancipation Day Jump-up
Grand Cultural Parade and Display on Culturama Tuesday.
Lead-up activities span the entire month of July including dramatic presentations, Street Dancing, KAISO Tents, Miss Culture Presentation Dance etc. The Cultural Village Featuring food and drink, music and dynamic performances attracts huge crowds nightly until the morning hours for a full 3-week period.

For exact dates call Culturama secretariat at 869-469-1992


August

4

Public Holiday … Emancipation Day - Culturama Activities & Horseracing organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track

5

Public Holiday … Culturama Street Parade and Last Lap jump up

9


Caribbean & International Food Fair… An exotic display of food and drink, art and craft, from around the world. Held at the St. George’s Rectory from 11:00 a.m. until 9:30 pm. For details, contact (869) 469-3441


September

16

National Hero’s Day... Public Holiday

19

Independence Day Anniversary... Public Holiday. St. Kitts/Nevis attained Independence from Britain in 1983

Military Parade at Grove Park
Horseracing organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track

20


Independence Road Run – Nevis Cycle & Triathlon Club


October

17-19

NICHE – Nevis International Culinary Heritage Exposition – A culinary program including cooking demonstrations, lunches and dinners, cheese and wine tasting, and more.

TBA

15th Annual Coastal Cleanup organised by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society


November

TBA

Nevis Off Road Triathlon - Nevis Cycle & Triathlon Club

30

Horseracing … Thanksgiving races organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track


December

25

Christmas Day... Public Holiday

26

Boxing Day... Public Holiday

Horseracing organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track
Jouvert Celebrations in St. Kitts



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