Calendar of Events in Grenada

1	New Year's Day Officially a public holiday, the new year is welcomed to the islands with gala balls and parties at hotels and clubs as well as Church services throughout the parishes.
25 -29	Spice Island Billfish Tournament The annual Spice Island Billfish Tournament is a tag and release tournament that is organized by the Grenada Yacht Club in the Lagoon Road of St.George's. The tournament consist of 3 days of fishing , 4 days of fun-filled activities, and it is held always on the last week in January. The event attracts boats from several of the other islands, with the largest contingent coming from Trinidad, as well as anglers from all over the world. The first day is usually the best, from a spectators point of view, because all the boats are lined up outside the harbor for a bimini start. The only drawback is that it happens at 7AM. Boats return to the Yacht Club around 5PM, and you can see some of the catch being weighed in at the yacht club jetty. At the end of the tournament the boat and angler with the most points are the winners.
29 Jan - 2 Feb	Annual Port Louis Grenada Sailing Festival & Digicel Work Boat Regatta Grenada's annual sailing festival has took place since January 1994 and has grown over the years. It has become one of the most popular events on the island and is known throughout the Caribbean and the international sailing community. It features four days of yacht racing, regattas and a day-long craft market and cultural street festival. The first day of the festival normally takes place on Grand Anse Beach and features the Skippers Briefing and Welcome Party with live entertainment, fireworks and a fashion show. The other 3 days are filled with Work Boat Regattas, Kayak Racing, Keelboats races off the southern coast of Grenada together with many land based beach activities, competitions and afterwards parties. Visit the Sailing Festival website at www.grenadasailingfestival.com for news and updates.
February
7	Independence Day Celebrations One of the highlights of this public holiday in Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique, is a military parade at Tanteen. Beach parties are also prominent on the islands.
15-16	Carriacou's 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 and Queen of the Mas Bands, and the Calypso Monarch.
26-28	Grenada South Grenada Regatta 2010 The theme is FUN! The countdown to the SGR 2010 has begun. Organizers, Le Phare Bleu Marina will host this event from 26 – 28 Feb 2010. Situated on the lush and beautiful south coast of Grenada, it’s the place to be during these dates. The SGR is young by Regatta standards and has been growing steadily every year. This year will see some simple changes aimed at making it a better event. These include an extra race on the last day of racing and some races shortened for the cruiser class. A relaxing family day on Sunday with BBQ, beach games, a pirate- trail and a dinghy race, all guarantee great fun for race participants as well as their families. The junior sailors are not forgotten. They have their races on Saturday. It’s all fun and plenty of partying in the evenings to live music performed by an international band. www.southgrenadaregatta.com/
March
4	Grenada Classic Yacht Regatta In 2010, West Indies Events will host the second annual Grenada Classic Yacht Regatta, with 3 days of racing and entertainment from March 4 to 7. A unique opportunity for skippers and crew to visit Grenada and experience some exhilarating racing, in some of the best warm water sailing conditions in the region. Spectators can watch these exquisite and expertly designed and crafted vessels under sail from various vantage points. At the after racing parties, everyone can savour our famous Grenadian hospitality: great food, drink and music from live bands, playing everything from reggae to blues, including international blues artiste ‘Janus’. Contact Information: Name – Fred Thomas and Sandra Martin Tel – 1-473-443-1062 Address – P.O. Box 1602, Grand Anse, St. George’s Email – info@shipwrightsclassicregatta.com
17	St. Patrick's Day Festival Celebrations take place in Sauteurs, St. Patrick's. Exhibits include local arts and craft, agricultural produce, food.
12-14	The 7th Annual Grenada Round-the-Island Race The historic Grenadian sailing event is returning for our 2010 race! The 8th Annual Grenada Round-the-Island Race will take place 12-14 March 2010 on the magnificent Grand Anse Beach, presented by the Grenada South Coast Yacht Club. Brought back by popular demand, in addition to the big race day, expect an even BIGGER youth sailing exhibition, bathtub derby, family beach games and A Taste of Grenada-with tasty local cuisine and live entertainment.. Grenada Round The-Island Regatta
April
2 4	Good Friday (Public Holiday) Easter Monday (Public Holiday)
May
1 24	Labour Day Workers celebrate with parades and parties organized in their honour. Whit Monday (Public Holiday)
June
3	Corpus Christi - (Public Holiday)
4	Rock D Spice The Second annual Rock D Spice is geared towards giving locals as well as visitors a varied experience of our culture, music, arts and craft at different venues throughout the island.
29	Fisherman's Birthday Celebrations Gouyave in the parish of St. John, is the most popular town for this celebration. Church services and the blessing of fishermen’s boats and nets, followed by boat races and late afternoon street festivals.
July
The Grenada Carnival slowly starts. For more information on schedule or playing Mas, please check out the site spicemasgrenada.com and Summercrew2000.com
August
26 July -3rd Aug	Carriacou Regatta A weekend of Yacht & Work Boats Races, enchanced by sporting events, cultural shows, artistic performances, big drum dances and street parties. For more information & Events Calendar, please click here!
TBA	Rainbow City Festival The town of Grenville in the largest parish St. Andrew, is the location for this lively celebration. Local arts, crafts, food, music and tours of scenic sites in the parish combine to make this a festival not to be missed.
2	Emancipation Day A Public Holiday celebrating the abolition of slavery.
9	Carnival 2010 - Carnival Monday
10	Carnival 2010 - J'Ouvert Street theatre with traditional or Ole mas. Witness the original Jab Jab, Vekou, Wild Indian, Apache and various forms of Perrotte Grenada mas, music and chants. Parade of Bands Carnival Tuesday features the Parade of the Bands through the streets of St.George's. The official parade begins from 2:00 pm. In the evening jump-up through the streets of St. George’s to the sounds of steelband and local DJs as everyone wnjoys a Las Lap.
October
25	Thanksgiving Day This Public Holiday is marked by church.
November
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December
17-20	Carriacou Parang Festival A music Festival and Cultural Extravaganza celebrated throughout the Sister Isle.
25 - 26	Christmas Day and Boxing Day Festivities Celebration of the Birth of Christ. The public holidays are marked by family gathering and carol singing.
31	New Year's Eve. Church services and gala parties ring in the New Year.