A Glimpse Of ‘09
As you have considered many beneficial New Year’s Resolution and maybe have even put some into play, don’t let getting out of town fall through the cracks again. Let’s take a GLIMPSE INTO THE NEW YEAR… If you are planning on taking a NEVIS VACATION IN 2009, check out the events that are set up for this new year.
January
1 - New Year’s Day – Public Holiday
2 - Public Holiday
11 - 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
End January/Early February
Tourism Week/Tourism Awards 2009 … 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.
March
TBA - House and Garden Tour. A conducted tour of private homes and gardens organized by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society. - 469-5786
15 - Carino Health Spa Triathlon - Nevis Cycle & Triathlon Club - 469-9682
TBA - 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 call 469-5603/7302.
29 - Nevis – St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim. B. Weber memorial cross channel swim – Nevis Cycle & Triathlon Club - 469-9682
April
10 - Good Friday… Public Holiday
Kite Flying Contest. The St. Johns’ Community Improvement Club hosts a day of Nevisian Easter traditions.
12 - Easter Sunday
13 - Easter Monday. Public Holiday
22 - Earth Day … Activities organised by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society
May
4 - Labour Day… Public Holiday – 7th 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
31 - White Sunday
June
1 - White Monday - Public Holiday
4 - World Environmental Day - Activities organised by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society
July
TBA - 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
July 24 - August 4 - 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:
• Drama Presentation
• Senior/Junior KAISO Contests
• Miss Culture Queen Pageant/Talented Youth Pageant/Mr. Kool Contest
• Cultural Street Fair, Emancipation Day Jump-up
• Grand Cultural Parade and Display on Culturama Tuesday.
• 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
August
3 - Public Holiday … Emancipation Day - Culturama Activities
4 - Public Holiday … Culturama Street Parade and Last Lap jump up
8 - 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 9:00 pm. For details, contact (869) 469-3441
September
16 - National Hero’s Day… Public Holiday.
19 - Independence Day Anniversary… Public Holiday. St. Kitts/Nevis attained Independence from Britain in 1983.
Military Parade at Grove Park
TBA - Independence Road Run – Nevis Cycle & Triathlon Club
October
TBA - Nevis Fishing Tournament - For more details contact Oualie Beach Resort (869)-469-9735
23-25 - NICHE – Nevis International Culinary Heritage Exposition – A culinary program including cooking demonstrations, lunches and dinners, cheese and wine tasting, and more.
TBA - 16th Annual Coastal Cleanup organised by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society
November
TBA - Nevis Off Road Triathlon - Nevis Cycle & Triathlon Club
30 - Horseracing … Thanksgiving races organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track
December
25 - Christmas Day… Public Holiday
26 - Boxing Day… Public Holiday
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Nevis Lover ~ Becca Briley 
