Events
St. Maarten/St. Martin 2010
| January |
| 21-24 |
Classic Yacht Regatta |
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| February |
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Arrowroot Festival
(Annual)
St Martin's village of Columbier celebrates a traditional ingredient in its cuisine and daily life at the annual Arrowroot Festival. |
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| March |
| 4-7 |
Heineken
Regatta
A highlight of St Maarten's year, the Heineken Regatta attracts international attention as boats of all shapes and sizes come to the tiny island to race and party. |
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ArtLovers Open Doors
Art galleries, workshops and studios across St Martin fling open their doors to the public for ArtLovers Open Doors. |
| Jan 12 - Mar 31 |
Harmony Nights
Tuesday nights are Harmony Nights in the St Martin village of Grand Case full of live music and dance. Delicious local food, arts and crafts. |
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| April |
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St Maarten Open
The St Maarten Open welcomes over 100 international and local golfers to the Mullet Bay Golf Course. There are competitions for men, women and seniors and in true Caribbean style |
| 7 |
Fish Day
Known as Labour Day in France, Fish Day in St Martin celebrates the island's colourful variety of fish in French Cul-de-Sac Bay. |
| Apr - May |
St Maarten/St Martin Carnival
Every April the infectious carnival mix of dancing, music-making and parades takes over the little island of St Maarten/St Martin. |
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| May |
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Festival of Laughter
Every April the infectious carnival mix of dancing, music-making and parades takes over the little island of St Maarten/St Martin. |
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Abolition Day
A huge spectacle of music and dancing along Marigot's seafront, following official government ceremonies, rounds off Abolition Day in St Martin on 27 May every year. Black Heritage Week, with… |
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St Martin Billfish Tournament
Billfish weighing over a whopping 700lbs are the dream catch of fishermen at the annual St Martin Billfish Tournament. |
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| June |
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Summer Heat Music Festival
Marigot's seafront rocks to the sounds of world music and dancing feet at St Martin's annual Summer Heat Music Festival. |
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| July |
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St Martin Caribbean Festival
Get your fill of soca, calypso, dancehall reggae, zouk and other regional music at the popular St Martin Caribbean Festival in Sandy Ground's Albéric Richards Stadium. |
| 14 |
Victor Schœlcher Grand Case Festival
Paris-born Victor Schoelcher brought about the abolition of slavery in the French colonies, specifically the Caribbean. |
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St Maarten/St Martin Summer Fest |
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Sandy Ground Village Festival
Get involved in Sandy Ground's sporty and cultural activities at its annual Village Festival in August. |
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| August |
| July - Sep |
St Martin Open-Air Film Festival
A week-end of movies on display in an outdoor atmosphère
in the various villages |
| Aug |
Moonlight Golf
Every year, Mullet Bay Golf Course hosts Moonlight Golf, when avid golfers play the nine-hole tournament with fluorescent golf balls underneath a full moon. |
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| September |
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Artists' Corner Opening
Exposition of local artists |
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| November |
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St Martin/St
Maarten’s Day
French
Quarter’s village day Fun filled family day surrounded
by the most popular traditional and cultural games and
music. |
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Caribbean Home Expo
4 days
of exceptional sailing, parties and show organised by “Marina”,
French caribbean docks with the participation of Triskell
organisation. |
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The Alliance Race
St Maarten's Simpson Bay is the launching off point for the annual Alliance Race.
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| December |
| Nov - Dec. |
Miss Caribbean Hibiscus
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino's convention centre in St Maarten. |
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Christmas Song
Marigot is a hub of festive activity as top local music groups perform for free along the seafront at the annual Christmas Song.
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Christmas Lighting Competition
The residents of St Maarten take Christmas merriment to a whole new level with a festive lights competition. |
| 24 |
Christmas Eve |
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Christmas day |
| 26 |
Boxing Day
Family Day. |
| 31 |
Old Year’s celebration
Welcome in the new year with
fireworks throughout the island. |
