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- Antigua Carnival (July–August) is also held annually but is primarily a music festival with parades and dancing, so it is excluded from non-music cultural events.
- Art Week and Culinary Month are the most prominent non-music cultural celebrations with major tourism draws.
- Multiple events cluster in May (Culinary Month, Sailing Week) and late fall (Art Week, Independence Food Fair), so plan accordingly.
- Many events are free or low-cost to attend (galleries, festivals), though some dining experiences during Culinary Month require reservations and payment.
Events
Antigua and Barbuda Art Week
- Timing
- Late November to early December
- Description
- A celebration of visual arts featuring over 50 Antiguan and Barbudan artists. Includes gallery exhibitions at Redcliffe Quay and surrounding venues, with retrospective exhibitions honoring legacy artists, live performances, and cultural events.
Highlights
- Gallery exhibitions
- Artist showcases
- Cultural performances
- Spoken word
Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month
- Timing
- May 1–31
- Typical Cost
- $25
- Cost Note
- Restaurant Week prix-fixe menus at USD $25, $50, and $75
- Description
- A month-long celebration of Caribbean and Antiguan cuisine featuring restaurant week, the FAB (Food, Art & Beverage) Festival, guest chef collaborations, and a Caribbean Food Forum symposium.
Highlights
- Restaurant Week
- FAB Festival
- Caribbean Food Forum
- Guest chef demonstrations
Antigua and Barbuda Kite Festival
- Timing
- Easter weekend
- Description
- An annual celebration featuring spectacular kite designs, competitions, and traditional cultural performances.
Highlights
- Kite competitions
- Cultural displays
Antigua & Barbuda Independence Food Fair
- Timing
- November 1
- Description
- The largest food festival in the country, showcasing local delicacies, fine wines, and traditional Antiguan cuisine throughout the day with vendors serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Highlights
- Local cuisine
- Food vendors
- Fine wines
- All-day celebration
Antigua Sailing Week
- Timing
- Late April to early May
- Description
- A world-renowned sailing competition hosted within Nelson's Dockyard National Park, attracting approximately 100 yachts, 1,500 participants, and 5,000 spectators annually. While primarily sailing-focused, it includes cultural events and Antiguan hospitality.
Highlights
- Yacht racing
- Prize-giving ceremony
- Spectator events
- Cultural atmosphere
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