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January
Carnival
season starts.
Carnival in Tobago is a much smaller affair than
Trinidad’s, but taken just as seriously. In January you’ll
see children busy making their costumes and rehearsing their
dances in their back yards with the big build up to Carnival.
February
Carnival
season continues.
Carnival real is over two days of music and mayhem on the
Monday and Tuesday before Lent - this year the 4th & 5th. The island closes down and
just throbs with music and dance.
March
Tobago Game Fishing Tournament. A well organised weekend
event staged at Charlotteville, growing in popularity.
Website: www.tgft.com
April
Crab and Goat Racing. Yes, really. Takes place in Buccoo
on Easter Tuesday,
and has to be seen to be believed. The goats are accompanied
by ‘jockeys’ who run alongside them, and the crabs are
guided toward the chequered flag with bits of string.
Tobago
Jazz Festival. Plymouth Recreation Grounds. Website:
www.tobagojazzfest.com
Contact:
001 868 622 9675
May
Angostura
Regatta Tobago Sail Week. Fantastic fun. Called ‘the
friendliest regatta in the Caribbean’. The emphasis is on
partying. Anyone - literally - can take part. The hub of
activities is in Crown Point. Website: www.sailweek.com
June
Fisherman's Festival.
Celebrates the patron saint of fishermen and takes place on
St Peter’s Day. The biggest celebration takes place
at the beautiful fishing village of Charlotteville at Man O’ War Bay.
July
Tobago
Heritage Festival. 13th-01st. Villagers perform folk
singing and dancing to celebrate the island’s local customs
and traditions. They dress up in traditional costumes that
depict village life from the early 1900's. A very popular
event involving the whole island.
August
Carib
Great Race. A fabulous show of power boats racing from
across Trinidad to Tobago.
September
Tobago
Fest. A new event to satisfy those who wish carnival was
every month. There’s a Parade of Bands, a Fest Queen
Contest, Night Mas’, J’Ouvert, soca concerts and steelband.
Tobago
International Gospel Fest. Shaw Park – Tobago.
Contact: Tobago House of Assembly • 001 868 639 2125
October
Tobago
International Cycling Classic. Attracts cyclists from all
over the world in an event that covers the whole of the
island.
Diwali.
Festival of Lights celebrated by the Tobago Hindu
community.
November
Eid-Ul-Fitr.
Marks the end of Ramadan. Tobago has a multi-cultural society
and this Muslim festival is just one of many for those of
different faiths on the island.
December
Christmas. Without
the snow and tinsel but just as jolly. The island is usually
full to capacity at this time of year.
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