Ins & Outs of St. Vincent and the Grenadines - 2023

15 CALENDAROF EVENTS May Youlou Arts Foundation The Power of The Volcano Show - A show of paintings by local artists of the eruption of the volcano, La Soufriere. Date for the opening reception to be announced. For more info call (784) 457-4493 or email youlouartcentre@gmail.com Maroon Festival, Union Island Annual festival held the week of the full moon, marking the start of the planting season. Activities include the Big Drum, Nation Dance and traditional folksongs. For more info contact Union Island Tourism Bureau. Tel: (784) 458-8350. unionislandtourism@gmail.com Canouan Regatta 25th to 29th Takes place during Whitsun weekend. Boat races, sports and games, calypso competitions, street jump-up and beauty pageants. Contact: Canouan Sailing Club at Tel: (784) 458-8197. June Bequia Carnival 23rd to 26th A delightfully informal and spontaneous event. Check with the Bequia Tourism Association. Tel: (784) 458-3286. Vincy Mas Celebrations 30th Jun. to 11th Jul. Vincy Mas festivities include King and Queen of the Bands, Junior Carnival, Miss SVG, Miss Carnival, Steel Band and Calypso competitions, Old Mas and J’ouvert street parades. Contact the Carnival Development Corporation at Tel: (784) 457-2580. carnivalsvg.com April Youlou Arts Foundation 3 Day Printmaking Workshop during the Easter vacation - dates to be announced. Sun. 29th Sip and Paint 3-6pm. For more info call (784) 457-4493 or email: youlouartcentre@gmail.com Annual Easterval Celebrations, Union Island Takes place during Easter 2nd to 10th For more info contact Union Island Tourism Bureau. Tel: (784) 458-8350. unionislandtourism@gmail.com Full Moon Beach Party See January for more information Bequia Easter Regatta 5th-10th Contact Bequia Sailing Club, Tel: (784) 431-7262. bequiaregatta.com Mayreau Regatta 27th to 30th Four fun-filled days for the whole family. Locals and visitors alike will enjoy the traditional sail boat races, fishing competition, may pole dancing, four- day Kiddy Regatta Corner, kite flying competition, lionfish derby, lionfish cooking competition, and traditional cooking contest. Gospel Fest (TBA) A series of concerts around the islands. Visit discoversvg.com Fisherman’s Month Lobster Season Closes 30th Apr. National Fisherman’s Day Competition (TBA) July Vincy Mas Celebrations Carnival Monday/J’ouvert 10th Jul. - an early morning street jump-up. T-shirt bands participate in a great street jump-up in the afternoon and into the evening. Carnival Tuesday 11th Jul. - Mardi Gras Mas Bands parade on stage at Carnival City (Victoria Park) competing for the Band of the Year Award and then on to the streets of Kingstown. Bequia Annual Fisherman’s Day Competition 8th Jul. Contact: Bequia Tourism Association: Tel: (784) 458-3286 or email: bequiatourism@ vincysurf.com Canouan Carnival 22nd to 1st Aug. Visit discoversvg.com Youlou Arts Foundation Annual visual arts programme for children titled “Growing Young SVG Artists” in Kingstown, Georgetown, Tourama, Buccament and Spring Village - dates to be announced. For more info call (784) 457- 4493 or email youlouartcentre@gmail.com Vincy Mas Photo: Carnival Development Corporation