A & B International Kite Festival
March-April
Whether you're a keen kite flyer or a spectator, this colourful family event makes for a fun day out. Kites in every conceivable colour, shape and style fill the skies above Antigua during the week-long festival.
Antigua Sailing Week
April-May
The sailing capital of the Caribbean hosts one of the most prestigious sailing regattas in the world every year. Based at Nelson's Dockyard, this five-day event attracts the international sailing elite, as well as a crowd of well-heeled hangers-on.
Sports Fishing Tournament and Seafood Festival
May
This traditional festival starts with a fishing competition and ends with a general celebration of Antigua's rich marine pickings - it's the high point of the island's gourmet calendar.
Antigua Carnival
July-August
This lively summer celebration features a programme of music, dance, food fairs, pageant and parades. The highlight of the event is the j'ouvert, which sees brass and steel bands perform to huge crowds.
Anniversary of Independence
November
The ceremonial parade making this important date for Antiguans begins with displays of uniformed platoons at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium. After the parade, make the journey into St John's for the Annual Street and Food Fair.