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British Virgin Islands Events 2023
March
H.Lavity Stoutt's Birthday (Public Holiday) March 1 2023
Annual Dark & Stormy Regatta March 4th -6th 2023
BVI Spring Regatta March 27th 2023 - April 2nd 2023 Royal BVI Yacht Club. The BVI Spring Regatta is an opportunity to meet and compete with sailors around the world. Attendees enjoy warm sun, cocktails, beautiful white beaches and sailing. The 50th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival promises to be another great event with a format that has proven a winner: Race week schedule will include the traditional Round Tortola Race for the Nanny Cay Cup, followed by Scrub Island Invitational on day two of racing in the Sailing Festival.
April
Trellis Bay Full Moon Party April 6th 2023 - The Full Moon is a family event, starting at 6pm. The festivities feature traditional Caribbean food, a live Band during dinner, and a Fire Dancer / Moko Jumbie performance.
Virgin Gorda Easter Festival April 7th 2023. A weekend of festivities that includes calypso monarch competition, beach parties, local and regional live entertainment, parades, and food.
Tortola Torture April 15th 2023 54K ultra marathon on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands with only 22% on the flat, the rest on hot and humid hills with 12,000 feet of elevation change.
May
Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta May 28th, 2023 - Jost Van Dyke 46th annual wooden boat regatta will be held on Memorial Day weekend. Starting Friday May 28th through Sunday May 30th. A fun filled agenda of live music, crab races and of course wonderful food and drinks awaits,
Leverick Bay Poker Run May 28th 2023 Leverick Bay. It is one of the most highly anticipated and exciting and nautical event in the British Virgin Islands. This event has drawn the attention of thousands of nautical enthusiasts to the waters of the British Virgin Islands. During the Leverick Bay Poker Run, participants travel over a predetermined route and, at each stop on the way, draw a playing card until they complete the itinerary at Leverick Bay Resort & Marina.
Trellis Bay Full Moon Party June 4th 2023- The Full Moon is a family event, starting at 6pm. The festivities feature traditional Caribbean food, a live Band during dinner, and a Fire Dancer / Moko Jumbie performance.
VISAR Swim & SUP June 4th 2023. Swim and SUP the Sound is a great day of physical activities and family fun. The race consists of a 1-mile or 2-mile swim and a 2.5 mile Stand Up Paddle Board race, starting at Bitter End Yacht Club and ends on the beach at Leverick Bay Marina. In addition,there will be lots of family activities such as games on the beach and the pool, as well as crafts and face painting.
July
32nd Annual Firecracker 500 Regatta July 1, 2023
Christmas in July- July 25th 2023. This annual beach party brings together over 500 boaters from Puerto Rico to the shores of Pond Bay, Virgin Gorda. Featuring live music, food, games and family activities.
Summer Sizzle BVI July 26th – 31st 2023. The Caribbean’s premier fashion and lifestyle event is held annually in the British Virgin Islands. Schedule is as follows:
July 26th Arrivals & VIP Meet & Greet
July 27th - Hike BVI Adventure, Welcome Cultural Party – A Taste of BVI
July 28th - Health and Wellness Retreat: Mindfulness Workshop, Beauty Workshop
July 29th - Global Glamour Runway Show
July 30th Sailing Excursion & Beach Party on Jost Van Dyke, Style Party
August
Emancipation Day. July 22 - August 5th 2023. This annual celebration commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. During this event, the culture and history of The British Virgin Islands is on full display. Activities includes:
Torch Light Procession & Opening
Boat Show/Races
Festival Village
Car Show
Grand Parade
Rise and Shine Tramp (J’ouvert)
Festival Horse Races
Fungi Fest
East End/Long Look Festival
Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta
Trellis Bay Full Moon Party August 31, 2023- The Full Moon is a family event, starting at 6pm. The festivities feature traditional Caribbean food, a live Band during dinner, and a Fire Dancer / Moko Jumbie performance.
September
Back to School Regatta & Laser Masters Championship September 16th, 2023
Trellis Bay Full Moon Party September 29th, 2023 - The Full Moon is a family event, starting at 6pm. The festivities feature traditional Caribbean food, a live Band during dinner, and a Fire Dancer / Moko Jumbie performance.
October
The Moorings Interline Regatta | The Moorings - October 10th - 19th , 2023
Virgin's Cup/Willy-T Race | West End Yacht Club - October 14th , 2023
St. Ursula Day Oct 21 2023. This holiday celebrates the original name of the islands by Christopher Columbus, Saint Ursula and Her 11,000 Virgins.
Foxy's 26th Annual Cat Fight | West End Yacht Club - October 28, 2023
Trellis Bay Full Moon Party October 28th, 2023 - The Full Moon is a family event, starting at 6pm. The festivities feature traditional Caribbean food, a live Band during dinner, and a Fire Dancer / Moko Jumbie performance.
November
BVI Food Fete Nov 2023. This annual festival showcases the flavors of The British Virgin Islands. With events such as Taste of Tortola, Barefoot Gourmet Soiree, On the Rocks Bar Crawl, Taste of Virgin Gorda, Jost Pork, and the very popular, Anegada Lobster Festival, which draws visitors from around the world.
Anegada Lobster Festival November 2023.
KPMG Sunrise Half Marathon November 18th 2023
Nanny Cay Round Tortola Race Regatta - November 18th 2023, Royal BVI Yacht Club
Trellis Bay Full Moon Party November 26th, 2023 - The Full Moon is a family event, starting at 6pm. The festivities feature traditional Caribbean food, a live Band during dinner, and a Fire Dancer / Moko Jumbie performance.
December
Trellis Bay Full Moon Party December 27th - The Full Moon is a family event, starting at 6pm. The festivities feature traditional Caribbean food, a live Band during dinner, and a Fire Dancer / Moko Jumbie performance.
33rd Annual Gustav Wilmerding Memorial Challenge | West End Yacht Club - December 2, 2023
O'Neal & Mundy Commodore's Race - December 16th, 2023
Foxy'S Christmas Night Dinner December 25th 2023.
Boxing Day Horse Race December 26th 2023.