January
Jan 21-24, St. Maarten Classic Yacht Regatta
Tuesdays, from 6pm
Harmony Nights in Grand Case
Music, food, community entertainment.
February
French Side Carnival
Two weeks of celebrations and parades based around the carnival village. Starts on the first Sunday after Epiphany, finishes on Ash Wednesday.
Arrowroot Festival, Colombier
Celebration of the local ingredient that nurtured this charming village.
March
March 4-7, 30th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Third week of March …….
Art Lovers open door weekend
April
41st Year of Dutch Side Carnival
Two weeks of ‘jump-ups’ at all hours of the night, concerts at Carnival village, Calypso competitions, Queen shows and stunning closing parades
Easter weekend, Le Galion beach
Barbeque, party, revelry
May
May 3rd: Cul De Sac Fish Day
Pescatorial fun for gourmets at the Pinel Ferry Port.
May 8: Mother's Day
May 15-16.
Captain Oliver’s Regatta
Racing out of Oyster Pond followed by great parties.
June
St. Maarten Billfish Tournament
Held around the full moon period.
Summer Heat Music Festival
Top talent on the Marigot Waterfront
June 19: Father's day
July
First weekend of july:
I love my ram contest in Columbier
July 4: Independence Day
July 14th
Bastille day
Celebrations across the Fench side.
Grand Case Festival
Traditional entertainment and cultural activities.
August
1st Monday of the month: Anguilla Monday
Boat racing, parties and all round fun for Sandy Ground, Anguilla.
Throughout August: Open Air cinema in Marigot and Grand Case
Sandy Ground Village Festival
August: Golf Month
September
Sept 27: World Tourism Day
October
Oct 31: Halloween
Fancy dress party all over.
November
Nov 11: St. Maarten Day
National Holiday.
Round the Island Race
Third Thursday of November: Beaujolais Nouveau
Gourmet soirees to mark the arrival of the new Beaujolais on the island.
Nov 26-28: 7th course de l’Alliance, racing between French Side, Anguilla and St. Barths.
December
1st week of december: MYBA Charter Show
Big yachts show off their wares in Simpson Bay Lagoon.
Miss Caraibes Hibiscus beauty pageant
Dec 31: New Year’s Eve
Parties on the Boardwalk, Philipsburg and Maho