January 1. New Year’s Day
Officially a public holiday the new year’s welcomed to the island gala balls and parties at hotels and clubs as well as Church services throughout the island January
2 – 25 THE NUTMEG PRINCESS The award winning musical by Richardo Keens-Douglas will be staged on weekends only
at the Marryshow Folk Theater.

January 26 – 29 SPICE ISLAND BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
This annual tournament attracts fishermen from around the world with cash prizes totaling EC$100,000 for first, second and third place boats. Individual prizes are also given for the biggest game fish.

January 28 – Feb 3 GRENADA SAILING FESTIVAL
The seventh Annual Grenada Sailing Festival promises a lot of action with more than 4 races, regattas an all day craft market and a cultural street festival.

January 29 YOUTH FESTIVAL 2000
This will be held at the Trade Centre, Grand Anse to highlight the importance of youth in the process of nation building. There will also be a Mr. & Miss New Millennium Show, exhibits and Awards Presentations

February 7 26th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
This day is a National Holiday in observance of the islands’ independence from Great Britain. Among the activities for the day is a Float Parade and cultural displays.

February 20 TRUE BLUE BAY RESORT, PURSUIT RACE
This race will be from the Grenada Yacht Club to the True Blue Bay Resort, it is scheduled to begin at about 10:30 a.m.

March 4 – 6 INTERNATIONAL CRICKET
Three Day international Cricket match Zimbabwe Vs Board XI at the National Stadium, St. George’s

March 4 GRENADA INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND DRINK BAR
This brings together most of the nationalities resident in Grenada with a grand display of foods indigenous to those countries. Entertainment for children and cultural activities are also a part of the event.

March 6 – 7 CARRIACOU CARNIVAL CELEBRATIONS
Carnival on the Sister Island is held at the Pre-Lenten time. Music fills the air during the two days of the Parade of the Bands. Prior to this there is a Kiddies Carnival and competitions to select
the King & Queen of the Mas Bands and the Calypso Monarch.

March 12 GRENADA YACHT CLUB RACE
This event will be held at the Grand Anse Beach.

March 12 – 18 ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
The celebrations take place in Sauteurs, the town of Sat Patrick’s. Come and enjoy exhibits of local arts & crafts, agricultural produce, food, drinks and a cultural extravaganza.

March 18 – 19 GRENADA TRIATHLON
Athletes participate in two days of individual and relay events that test their endurance in swimming and running. Organized by the Grenada Triathlon Committee the events start at the Camerhogne Park Grand Anse, Sat George’s.

April 8 INTERNATIONAL CRICKET
The 4th One Day International Cricket match – West Indies Vs Pakistan, at the National Stadium.

April 9 The 5th One Day International Cricket
Zimbabwe Vs Pakistan, at the National Stadium, Sat George’s.

April 19 – 24 GRENADA POWER BOAT REGATTA EASTER
The second Grenada Powerboat Regatta is expected to surpass the last participation from about thirty (30) boats from Trinidad and Sat Vincent. The Regatta will include a number of onshore activities in addition to the spectacular racing off Grand Anse beach.

April 21 GOOD FRIDAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Church services to mark the death of Christ are held throughout the island.

April 21 – 23 EASTER RACES
The races will be held on the Grand Anse beach during the Grenada Powerboat Regatta.

April 22 – 24 CARIFTA GAMES
This takes place at the National Stadium. This annual athletic event held in a different island each year will be held in Grenada for the first time. Athletes in the region from Bahamas in the North to Trinidad & Tobago in the South will be competing at these Games.

April 23 – 24 PETITE MARTINIQUE REGATTA
This includes sloops, open boats and swimming races, together with some on shore activities such as tug of war and greasy pole contest.

April 24 EASTER MONDAY KITE FLYING COMPETITIONS
Competitions are held at various locations around the island. Many beach parties are also organized for this day. Competitions are also held in Dover Carriacou.

April 16 – 22 ST. MARK’S DAY FlESTA
The seaside town of Victoria’ in the parish of Sat Mark’s comes alive with local exhibits of arts / crafts and
agricultural produce together with cultural performances and a street festival.

May 1 LABOUR DAY CELEBRATIONS – PUBLIC HOLIDAY
A parade, rally and parties are held in honour of the island’s workers.

May 7 GRENADA YACHT CLUB RACE (GRAND ANSE BAY)

June 9 – 11 GRENADA SPICE JAZZ FESTIVAL
The third annual festival will include food, music and arts & crafts.

June 10 – 11 WHITSUNTIDE GAMES
Caribbean athletes participate in two days of track and field competition. This is your opportunity to see some
of the best athletes In the region.

June 12 WHIT MONDAY Religious Holiday

CARRIACOU MAROON JAZZ FESTIVAL

June 14 GRENADA YACHT CLUB RACES To be held at Grand Anse, Sat George’s

June 22 CORPUS CHRIST
Religious holiday celebrating the Body of Christ. There are religious processions to mark the occasion.

June 29 FISHERMAN’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATlONS
Gouyave in the parish of Sat John’s is the most popular town for this celebration. Church services and the blessing
of fishermen boats and nets followed by boat races and late afternoon street festivals. Celebrations are also held
in Carriacou.

July 2 VENEZUELA INDEPENDENCE DAY YACHT RACE

July 16 LA SOURCE YACHT RACE

July 30 – Aug. 7 35th ANNUAL CARRIACOU REGATTA
Started in 1965 by the late Linton J. Riggs as a mere boat-racing event, the festival has grown to include a large
number of sporting and cultural activities

Augist 6 – 7 RAINBOW CITY FESTIVAL
The town of Grenville in the largest parish of Sat Andrew’s, is the location for this lively celebration. Local arts & crafts, food, music and tours of scenic sites in the parish combineto make this a festival not to be missed.

August 11 – 15 Grenada’s Carnival
The island comes alive during this celebration with Kiddies, Steelband and Calypso Competitions. Jouvert, Traditional
Mas and a Parade of the Bands on Monday and Tuesday bring everyone together during this exciting period. The
Monday and Tuesday are Public Holidays.

August 17 – 20 SHOWCASE
A trade show showcasing arts, craft and food items from islands in the region. Cultural activities are also a part of
the four day event which will be held at the Trade Centre, Grand Anse.

September GRENADA – THE FLOWER 0F THE CARIBBEAN
A tree planting project to be done by the schools in the nation.

September 17 GRENADA YACHT CLUB RACE

October GRICULTURAL TRADE & INDUSTRY EXPOSITION
This event will highlight and promote Grenada’s achievements over the centuries.

October 15 GRENADA YACHT CLUB RACE
Grand Anse, Sat George

October 25 THANKSGIVING DAY
This public holiday in recognition of the 1983 Caribbean and American intervention on the island is marked by church services.

November Clarkes Courts Extempore Competition Calypsonians compete to become the Extempore King of Grenada.

November 5 GRENADA YACHT CLUB RACE
Grand Anse, Sat George

November 11 – 13 ISLAND FANTASY
The 6th Flower Show organized by the Horticultural Society of Grenada at the Trade Centre, Grand Anse. This event described as a Festival of Flowers will showcase Grenada’s best in the horticultural field. The shows start at 9:0O a.m.

November 31 END OF HURRICANE SEASON YACHT RACE

December CHRISTMAS IN THE RAIN FOREST
This event will highlight our culture, food and drink of the international community resident in Grenada.

December 15 – 17 CARRIACOU PARANG FESTIVAL
A musical festival and cultural extravaganza celebrated throughout the Sister Isle.

December 25 – 26 CHRISTMAS DAY & BOXING DAY FESTIVITIES
Celebration of the birth of Christ. Church Services family gatherings and carol singing mark the pubic holidays.

December 31 New Year’s Eve.
Church services and gala parties ring in the New Year.