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January
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New Year's Day – Public Holiday
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2
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Public Holiday
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3
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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
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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
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Tribute to John Warden Fashion show – Mount Nevis Hotel. Contact: 869-469-5786
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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
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February
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End January/Early February…Tourism Week/Tourism Awards 2008
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17
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Horse Racing Tourism Race Meet at Indian Castle Racetrack. Details from Richard Lupinacci at 869-469-3477
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23
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House and Garden Tour... A conducted tour of private homes and gardens organized by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society. (469-5786
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March
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14
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Silent Auction … Organised by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society and held at the Old Manor Hotel (469-5786)
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16
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Carino Health Spa Triathlon - Nevis Cycle & Triathlon Club
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21
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Good Friday... Public Holiday Kite Flying Contest... The St. Johns’ Community Improvement Club hosts a day of Nevisian Easter traditions.
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Easter Sunday… B. Weber memorial cross channel swim – Nevis Cycle & Triathlon Club
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Easter Monday… Public Holiday… Horseracing organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track
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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
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April
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22
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Earth Day … Activities organised by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society
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May
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5
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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
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11
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Whit Sunday Horseracing organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track
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12
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Whit Monday… Public Holiday
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June
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4
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World Environmental Day - Activities organised by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society
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July
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TBA
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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
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July 25 - August 5
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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:
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Drama Presentation
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Senior/Junior KAISO Contests |
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Miss Culture Queen Pageant/Talented Youth Pageant/Mr. Kool Contest |
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Cultural Street Fair, Emancipation Day Jump-up |
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Grand Cultural Parade and Display on Culturama Tuesday. |
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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
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August
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4
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Public Holiday … Emancipation Day - Culturama Activities & Horseracing organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track
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5
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Public Holiday … Culturama Street Parade and Last Lap jump up
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9
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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
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September
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16
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National Hero’s Day... Public Holiday
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19
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Independence Day Anniversary... Public Holiday. St. Kitts/Nevis attained Independence from Britain in 1983
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Military Parade at Grove Park
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Horseracing organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track |
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Independence Road Run – Nevis Cycle & Triathlon Club
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October
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17-19
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NICHE – Nevis International Culinary Heritage Exposition – A culinary program including cooking demonstrations, lunches and dinners, cheese and wine tasting, and more.
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TBA
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15th Annual Coastal Cleanup organised by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society
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November
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TBA
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Nevis Off Road Triathlon - Nevis Cycle & Triathlon Club
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30
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Horseracing … Thanksgiving races organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track
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December
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25
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Christmas Day... Public Holiday
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26
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Boxing Day... Public Holiday
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Horseracing organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track
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Jouvert Celebrations in St. Kitts |
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