St. Kitts to Host Soca Awards
August 19, 2008
Basseterre, St. Kitts – On Saturday night, October 18, 2008, St. Kitts will host the 6th Annual International Soca Awards (iSA), marking the first time that such an event will be held on the island. The Awards event will feature performances by top Soca artists and will conclude an exciting ‘Soca Weekend’ on St. Kitts. Read more
Local Events 2008
August 8, 2008
| MONTH |
DAY | EVENT | DESCRIBED |
| SEPT | 16 | 3rd Artists Corner Exhibition | An exhibition space located in the Hotel de Ville in Marigot showcasing local artists’ work. Contact: The Arts & Cultural Services at Townhall | Tel 0590 51.19.05. Click here for an array of local artists and their works. |
| MONTH |
DAY | EVENT | DESCRIBED |
| NOV | 11 | St Martin’s Day | A day commerating Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the island on November 11, 1493. Official ceremonies and entertainment takes place on both sides of the island featuring local cuisine, music, art and culture. Contact: Commune Info | Tel. 0590 87.17.76 |
| Beaujolais Nouveau | Traditionally on the third Thursday. Wine-tasting parties are widely organized. | ||
| The Alliance Regatta | 4 days of regatta races taking place between St Martin, St Barth’s & Anguilla accompanied by parties and shows. Contact: Marina Fort Louis | Tel. 0590 51.11.11 | Website | ||
| 18-27 | The 2nd Alliance Race | 4 days of exceptional sailing, parties and shows organised by “Marina”, French Caribbean docks with the participation of Triskell organisation. This year’s edition is open to 3 categories of boats: Mono-hulls, Multi-hulls and Fun with a prologue organised one week before the race, between Marina Bas du Fort of Pointe-à-Pitre and the Marina Fort Louis Saint Martin continuing to St Maarten, St Barth’s and Anguilla. | |
| MONTH | DAY | EVENT | DESCRIBED |
| DEC | Christmas Lighting Galore competition | Christmas lighting decoration competition covers 3 categories: individual homes, businesses, yachts. The competition is held during the entire month. Contact: Office de Tourisme de Saint Martin | Tel : 0590 87.57.21 | E-mail : info@st-martin.org |
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| 3 | Miss Caribbean Hibiscus Pageant | Duration: 1 week. This beauty pageant attracts contestants from all over the Caribbean and some South American Countries. The festivities include special guests, fashion parades and shows. Contact: Patrick Eugene | Tel. 0590 29.24.16 |
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| 14 | Go Local “do it we way” | From Dec through March Wednesdays and Sundays on the Marigot Waterfront. The French Tourist Office in collaboration with the Commune and the local restaurants, will provide entertainment on the Marigot Waterfront every Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm and Sundays from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, This will be an opportunity for the local population and visitors to enjoy and taste the island’s flavours in a festive atmosphere. Contact: Office de Tourisme de Saint Martin | Tel : 0590 87.57.21 | E-mail : info@st-martin.org | |
| 18 | Pudding & Tart Competition | For More Info contact: Office de Tourisme de Saint Martin. Tel : 0590 87.57.21 | E-mail : info@st-martin.org | |
| DEC-JAN | 15-01 | La Maison du Père Noël
(Santa’s House) |
December 1st through January 15th. A private home in Cripple Gate on the outskirts of Marigot has an open-house whereby tourists and locals of all ages are invited to revel in the magic of Christmas in an amazing decor from around the world. Admission is Free; Donations are Welcome. For More Information, contact: The Good Friends Association 0590 29.05.54 |
| 31 | Orient Bay Midnight Dream Festival | Orient Bay Beach grand year end dinner and festival, featuring local music and entertainment along with spectacular fireworks. |
Unique bobsled tourist attraction opens in Jamaica
July 12, 2008
Carnival Corporation & plc has partnered with Rain Forest Trams Ltd., a local bank and businessmen to develop Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain, a new eco-friendly attraction in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Read more
Garfield and the Do-It-Yourself Spa
July 2, 2008
Yes, there is a do-it-yourself spa just off the St. Martin coast and Garfield will get you there.
It’s off to Tintamarre! After a cruise from Simpson Bay to Marigot passing Fort St. Louis Marina, Happy Bay, the idyllic Friars Bay beach, and Grand Case with a stop at the pristine Creole Rock, you’ll blast off around the point and Read more
$5,000 for ‘Follow Me’
June 23, 2008
The winner of the 11th St. Martin Billfish Tournament on Sunday went to François Anton’s Follow Me, granting him $5000 first prize in the competition. Read more
Panman in US Film Festivals
May 31, 2008
Lights, camera, action! The stars of Panman: Rhythm of the Palms, will be heading to the US this weekend to promote and attend of screening of the movie at various film festivals. Read more
Event Schedule May 19 - 25, 2008
May 19, 2008
Week May 19 - May 25, 2008
Black Heritage week (May 21 - May 27) with several cultural events schedule throughout the island.
The Fête du Nautisme (May 12 - May 22) or Nautical festival is continuing until May 22 in Marigot, Saint Martin organized by L’Association Metimer.
May 20 - 21
- SMART, Annual Trade and Tourism convention
- Organizer: SHTA (St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association)
- Contact Robert Dubourcq (rdubourcq@shta.com)
- Location: Sonesta Maho Convention Centre
Sunday May 25
- Mother’s Day (International)
- Bottom Braquette Triathlon X-Terra
- Contact Rose Bernard (rosebernard@caribserve.net)
Events Week May 12 - May 18, 2008
May 12, 2008
Week May 12 - May 18, 2008
The Fête du Nautisme (May 12 - May 22) or Nautical festival is kicking off today Monday May 12 in Marigot, Saint Martin organized by L’Association Metimer.
Monday May 12
- Fête du Nautisme
- L’Association Metimer
- Pentecost Monday (Official holiday on Saint Martin and St. Maarten)
May 14 - 15
- Captain Oliver’s & Carib Beer Regatta
- : wide range of monohulls & multihulls sail around the island
- Organized by Captain Oliver’s Marina and hotel
Thursday May 15
- Fête de Saint-Louis
- most popular traditional and cultural games, music local and cuisine
- Organized by L’Association des Femmes de St. Louis
- Location: St. Louis
Sunday May 18
- Road Runners Lagoon Half Marathon
- Contact Rose Bernard (rosebernard@caribserve.net)
- Organized by RoadRunners
Special look ahead: SMART, the annual Regional Tourism convention
May 20 - 22
- SMART, Annual Trade and Tourism convention
- Organizer: SHTA (St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association)
- Contact Robert Dubourcq (rdubourcq@shta.com)
- Location: Sonesta Maho Convention Centre
Events Week May 05 - May 11
May 5, 2008
Week May 05 - May 11, 2008
This week is going to be a “quit” week after 17 days of Carnival that ended on May 03. Most activities will be in “slow motion” since it was one of the most intense carnivals of the past 10 years. So until Next Sunday no major activities nor events are scheduled.
Sunday May 11
- Mother’s Day (American)
- FIAC Fun Event Kayak race
- Pentecost Sunday
Events Week April 28 - May 03
April 28, 2008
Week April 28 - May 03, 2008
The below schedules may alter based on Promoter initiatives and circumstances beyond anyone’s control.
Monday April 28
- St. Maarten Carnival: Latin Concert: Las Chicas del Can & more
- Organizer: SCDF / Cuchi’s Promotion
- Location: Carnival Village, Pondfill Island
Tuesday April 29
- St. Maarten Carnival: Grand Carnival Parade
- Organizer: SCDF
- Location: Carnival Village, Pondfill Island
- Start: 10 AM - +/- 6 PM
Wednesday April 30
- St. Maarten Carnival: 2nd Day Carnival Parade
- Organizer: SCDF
- Start: 2:00 PM
- Location: Carnival Village, Pondfill Island
Thursday May 01
- St. Maarten Carnival: Caribbean Soca Explosion II
- Organizer: SCDF
- Start: 9:00 PM
- Location: Carnival Village, Pondfill Island
- Labor Day
- Fish day at Cul de Sac village
- Festival du Rire: A week of stage performance by renowned French comedians
- Organizer: Michel Coubard
Friday May 02
- St. Maarten Carnival: International Reggae Concert - Elephant Man & Jah Cure
- Start: 9pm
- Organizer: SCDF
- Location: Carnival Village on the Pond Island
Saturday May 03
- St. Maarten Carnival: Last Lap Jump-Up / Burning of King Momo
- Start: 8 pm
- Organizer: SCDF
- Location: Carnival Village on the Pond Island
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