St. Thomas Events

Annual Events

Address: Various venues Dates: July 8 - July 14, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Due to their heritage, US Virgin Islanders celebrate Bastille Day (July 14) with the enthusiasm of French natives. For the week prior, the social calendar is filled to capacity with parties, official speeches and ceremonies, pageants, fishing tournaments, dances and concerts. A big parade on Bastille Day itself is...

Address: American Yacht Harbor, St. Thomas Dates: August 3 - August 7, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

One of the most prestigious fishing events in the world, this tournament benefits the VIBSA and is affectionately called "the Boy Scout." Competitors vie for points based on the size of the fish they catch, but only potential record-breaking fish are brought back to shore – the remainder are released. Observers are...

Address: Lindbergh Bay 63AD, University of the Virgin Islands, Lindbergh Bay Dates: August 29 - August 30, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Car fans and wannabe racers, this one's for you! The Sports Center at the University of the Virgin Islands is the site of much of the activity during this multi-day event, but some events take place elsewhere. Among the events are amateur boxing matches, sound system competitions, a bicycle show, a bikini contest, and...

Address: Tillett Gardens Category: Performance - Concert / Music - Blues Dates: November 4 - April 14, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

From classical violin and piano to blues, jazz and folk, the concerts in Tillet Gardens offer a choice for everyone. For those wanting dinner and a show, a prix fixe meal starts serving at 6pm with the concert starting at 8pm. The events take place at Tillet Gardens in the Tutu area across from the Four Winds Plaza.

Address: 6224 Estate Nazareth, St.Thomas Yacht Club, 00802 Category: Sports Event - Regatta Dates: March 26 - March 28, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This challenging set of races draws hundreds of boating enthusiasts every year. Windward-leeward and distance races run between Charlotte Amalie and Cowpet Harbor. Several social activities and, of course, the awards ceremony round out the festivities.