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2017 Events and Activities in the BVI
Posted on February 9 2017. What is happening in the British Virgin islands in 2017? We have made a list of Events and Activities we thought you should not miss while you are here in the BVI for your sailing vacation. Maybe you want to book your next charter around one of these events….. 1. […]
Posted on February 9 2017.
What is happening in the British Virgin islands in 2017? We have made a list of Events and Activities we thought you should not miss while you are here in the BVI for your sailing vacation. Maybe you want to book your next charter around one of these events…..
1. Full moon parties
Monthly
Full moon parties in the BVI are spectacular and have something for everyone. Island music, dancing, local cuisine, art, shopping, and heavy partying make these beach-side festivals perfect for a great night out.
There are 2 locations to join the Full Moon Party:
Bomba Shack, Capoon Bay
This is a street party next to the Bomba Shack Bar in Carpoon Bay. The party starts late and Bomba himself serves his infamous Midnight Tea at the stroke of midnight. The tea’s special mushroom ingredient may or may not be legal by BVI law, but it is hallucinogenic!
Fire Ball, Trellis Bay
This is a beach party in Trellis Bay, right next to the Beef Island Airport. These parties are known for Aragon’s gigantic FireBalls, which are set on fire on the beach and in the bay. The Fire Balls sculpture and water-side events make the party family friendly. Brightly costumed stilt-walking Moko Jumbi dancers tower over the crowd as they dance to steel drums and Reggae and calypso sounds.
The Full Moon party dates for 2017 are:
Thursday, January 12th … Friday, February 10th … Sunday, March 12th … Tuesday, April 11th … Wednesday May 10th … Friday, June 9th … Saturday, July 8th … Monday, August 7th … Wednesday, September 6th … Thursday, October 5th … Saturday, November 4th … Sunday, December 3rd
2. Jumbies party Leverick Bay
Weekly
Leverick Restaurant organizes every Friday night a Jumbies party with an all you can eat Beach BBQ, which includes Pig Roast, fish, chicken, ribs, side dishes and dessert.
Dance the night away with live music from the islands leading band “Elvis White” with an intermission for the Mocko Jumbie Dancers. These are colourful dressed dancers on stilts. A family event to remember!
Click on http://www.leverickrestaurant.com/jumbies-friday-bbq.html (opens in a new tab)for more info.
3. BVI Spring Fest
March 3-5
BVI Spring Fest 17 is set for March 3-5 @ Cane Garden Bay Beach Tortola BVI, music and fun on the beach with international artist and local performances!! The main attraction is American Grammy Award Winning Singer, Songwriter, & Actress “MYA”. Mya has many hits like “My Love is Like…Wo”, “Case of the Ex”, “Fallen”, “It’s all about Me”. In addition to becoming a finalist on “Dancing with the Start”, Mya can also be seen acting on TV shows such as “NCIS”, “Haunted” and “ Sister, Sister” and in films such as “Chicago” for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Mya in the hit “Lady Marmelade”
4. Spring Regatta
March 27 – April 2
The BVI Spring Regatta is the one Caribbean Regatta that has something for everyone who attends. Whether you race, cruise, practice or just come to party, we have it all! Race & Cruise your way through the BVI. The week long BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival takes you throughout the beautiful British Virgin Islands. More information (opens in a new tab)
5. Poker run
May 28
The Leverick Bay Poker Run is the most exciting and anticipated nautical event in the British Virgin Islands. Why? Because of the PEOPLE (over 2,000 of them), the BOATS (over 300 anticipated) and THE PRIZES, totaling over $15,000! Friends and families from all over the Caribbean and the U.S. unite for one unforgettable day! This year marks the 15th annual Poker Run and every year, participation has grown by nearly 30%. It is simply the best event for the boating community in the BVI’s.
This year’s prizes include up to $15,000 in cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. There will also be special prizes for 4th, 5th, and 6th places.
6. Swim & SUP the sound
June 4
Swim & Sup the Sound is held in The Gorda Sound (Virgin Gorda) and is one of VISAR’s most successful fundraisers. Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) is the only organization in the British Virgin Islands dedicated to saving lives at sea.
The race starts at Saba Rock and ends on the beach at Leverick Bay Resort and includes 2 & 3 mile competitive open water swims across the Sound, and a 2.5 mile paddle board race. The fun continues after the race with a fantastic BBQ, raffle, awards presentation and family fun on the beach in Leverick Bay.
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7. Emancipation Festival (carnival)
July 28 – August 12
The British Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival has been celebrated for over 60 years to honor the islands’ freedom from colonialism and to recognize cultural history.
During the event, BVI heritage is showcased through local and international music, pageants, food fairs, j’ouvert (street jamming), parades, gospel celebrations and folklore presentations.
Since many people party all night on Sunday, the Emancipation Festival’s grand parade on Monday August 7 starts around 2 or 3pm. The parade forms near the Prospect Reef Resort and lasts between 2 and 3 hours.
8. Anegada Lobster Festival
November 25 – 26
The Anegada Lobster Festival is for everyone who loves food, loves lobster, loves the Caribbean and dreams of the British Virgin Islands! Anegada Lobster Festival 2017 is a two-day culinary event held on the shores of Anegada on November 25th and 26th. The event was created to entice our community, visitors, new travellers and the niche market of food connoisseurs to the shores of the British Virgin Islands to experience our versatile tourism product. The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board, together with the population of Anegada, will feature talented local chefs who will be on hand to prepare, cook, and serve plated sample lobster dishes at participating Anegada restaurants.
9. New Year’s Eve party at Foxy’s
December 31
Old Year’s Night is renowned, world wide, for ringing in the New Year.Be part of the biggest weekend party in the Caribbean! Great Harbour is the destination and Foxy’s is the place. Eat, drink, and be merry with non-stop entertainment. At Foxy’s there’s always special entertainment for Old Year’s Eve. Enjoy the DJ on the Beach level or the big bands in the Outback. World renowned and local Caribbean bands are being brought in to provide non-stop music from dusk till dawn.
Foxy’s legendary drinks: Pain Killers, Dread Fox and Sly Fox libations, to say but a few will be flowing. Enjoy Foxy’s own brew in four varieties, made from pure Caribbean waters, is on tap as well as a wide selection of other famous beers. The first day of the new year is reserved for recovery.
10. Michael Bean show
Weekly
Last, but not Least: Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 5:00-7:00pm, come and see the Pirate Show in Leverick Bay Resort. HAPPY Arrrrrr….an original musical comedy show about the days of old, pirates and sailing the BVI’s. Clean and fun for all ages geared for the charter trade guests and bare boaters alike. Written and performed by the last traditional one man band in the Caribbean, Michael “Beans”. Complete with conch shell blowing contests, prizes and giveaways. Come and wear your best pirate costume and join in the show!
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