2013 -
St. Croix - Events Calendar
It doesn’t matter what month you
visit St. Croix, in the US Virgin Islands, there are numerous events
and festivals to
enjoy throughout the year. These events help to give St.
Croix its special character and Caribbean island charm. They
provide both the St. Croix community and island visitors the
opportunity to come together to celebrate the culture and
beauty of the island. There are plenty of mouth-watering
opportunities to taste the local fare from restaurants
around the island. Talented artists display their creations.
St Croix is also known for attracting wonderful, world class
entertainers, both local and from abroad. Let them entertain
you. There are events for all ages to experience, so make
sure to check into what exciting events are going on while
you are visiting our beautiful island of St. Croix!
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Upcoming Events |
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Reef Jam
2013 Annual Women's Race
14th Annual Kayak for Kids
Jump Up!
Mango Melee |
- Sunday, May 26, 2013, more info...
- Sunday, June 2, 2013,
more info...
- Sunday, June 9, 2013,
more info...
- Friday July 5, 2013, more info...
- Sunday, July 7, 2013,
more info... |
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January |
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Christmas Carnival /
Festival - The St. Croix Christmas Festival is a
tradition rich in culture that represents the people and
history of St. Croix. The celebration starts in mid December
with the Miss. St. Croix Pageant and ends with the Three
Kings Day Parade in early January.
There is also a food fair for a taste of local "Crucian",
food. A Crucian, pronounced like, crew shun, is a native
of St. Croix. (more info...) |
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Ruins Rambles -
Guided exploration and interpretation of sugar plantation
ruins offered by St. Croix Landmarks Society historians.
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February |
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St. Croix Agricultural
Fair - Billed as "AGRIFEST," the Agriculture and Food Fair of the US
Virgin Islands is the largest agricultural exposition in the territory.
The Fair is held each February on the grounds of the Rudolph
Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex in Estate Lower Love, St. Croix. (more
info...) |
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Jump Up -
Held about
four times during the year, Jump Up is a "carnival like" Caribbean cultural party
held in the streets and along the boardwalk of
Christiansted. It has become one of the islands favorite
social events for both locals and visitors alike.
(more info...) |
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Annual St. Croix
International Regatta -
For nearly two decades, this famous sailing event kicks off with the popular
Cruzan Rum Welcome Party on Friday night featuring music
performed by a live band. The yachting gets underway the
following day with a series of races. This event is
traditionally held in February each year.
(more info...) |
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Starving Artists Day -
Support our local artists! Held at the
Whim Plantation twice each year,
this St. Croix event has been an annual event for over 20
years. It's a great way to spend a Sunday with the family.
Experience and savor local delicacies at Crucian food and
drink booths. Cash bar available all day. Tour the great
house and grounds of the Whim Museum. (more
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Mardi Croix - Each
February Cane Bay, on the scenic north shore of the island,
is transformed into one big colorful and noisy party...St.
Croix's version of Mardi Gras! You can arrive early and get
breakfast at one of the waterfront restaurants and then join
in the revelry as the parade marches through. (more
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March |
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St. Patrick's Day Parade
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE began in
1969 when a group of local businessmen
convened in HARRY'S OFFICE BAR on Queen
Cross St. in Christiansted for a "cool one". The
conversation got around to holidays and why St. Patrick's
Day wasn't celebrated in the Virgin Islands, when so many
other holidays were. Something had to be done! Within
minutes, the first St. Patrick's Day Parade was born. (more
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April |
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St. Croix Food & Wine
Experience - April 14-20, 2013
Named one of the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals
by Forbes Travel - is preparing a showcase of diverse cuisine and wine available
on St. Croix. Local chefs, celebrity and top vintners from the U.S. Virgin
Islands and abroad. Sign up to support this prestigious series of events that are
held in April of each year. (more
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St. Croix Food & Wine
Experience Events |
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Photo by Sarene Brumant |
Cuisine on the
Green Golf Tournament - Sunday, April 14, Tee Time 10am
Carambola Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones course, hosts a fun
tournament with bites and spirits at the tees. Non-golfers are invited
to sample the tastings via a golf-cart tour. Every other hole
of the course will feature the culinary offering of a different local
restaurant accompanied by complementary beverages. Your 2-person Team
will taste & sip your way through an 18 Hole Scramble culminating with a
dessert buffet and awards ceremony. April 14th is also the final round
of the Masters and participants can enjoy some of the great Augusta
flavors afterward. Tee time: 10:30am $200pp, Taster (no play)
tickets $75pp. |
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Photo by Kent Vreeland |
City
Crawl - Tuesday, April 16 at 6pm - $100pp
Enjoy specialty beverages and food samplings from participating
restaurants and bars as you stroll through the historic waterfront town
of Christiansted. |
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Photo by Gary McCracken |
Gourmet
Vintner Dinner at Tutto Bene - Tuesday, April 16 at 6pm - $250
Celebrity Chef Todd Gray and local Chef Negust Kaza team up to create a
luxurious five course meal. With a sommelier, Chef Gray and Kaza hand
select wines from St. Croix distributors to complement each course. The
results of this dinner always astound and don’t miss its gourmet themed
auction! |
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Photo copyright Stephanie
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Food
Fight! on the Beach - Wednesday, April 17 at 4:30pm - $75
This wild and lively part game show, part iron chef competition features
celebrity Chefs Josef DeSimone, Paula DaSilva and Simon Stojanovic.
Cheer the chefs on as they go through Q & A with questions like, “What
was the cut of meat Lady Gaga wore?” See how acute their senses are
during the hilarious blind identification and dig your toes into the
sand and watch as they cook on the beach with all types of seafood, some
recognizable, some not. No matter which team wins, fun is had by all!
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Photo by Marjo Aho |
The
Galleon Wine Dinner - Wednesday, April 17 at 7pm - $150
The Galleon gets five stars for their consistently spectacular wine
dinner! Chef Kenneth Biggs will work his magic in the kitchen with the
amazing Galleon team to create an elegant and fun evening. |
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Photo by Tina Henle |
Cork
and Fork Dinners - Friday, April 19 at 5:30pm - $1,000
Locations to be determined. Hosted in stunning private homes and
historic sites, several of which have appeared in national magazines.
Cork & Fork dinner is hosted by
Celebrity Chef Paula DaSilva and local chef David Mayo preparing a
delicious five course meal. |
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Photo by Quiana Duncan |
Sunset
BBQ at the Frederiksted Pier - Friday, April 10 at 6pm - $50 adult,
$25 child. Chef Anton Doos and his culinary students from the St. Croix
Educational Complex team up with celebrity chef Simon Stojanovic and the
chefs of Facebook, Josef DeSimone, Tony Castellucci and Dean Spinks.
Each chef will teach 3 to 4 culinary students how to prepare one of
their recipes in a classroom setting prior to Friday’s BBQ. The
students will have a couple days to practice their recipes and prep the
food for Friday’s feast! Watch as the celebrity chefs and St. Croix
culinary students show off their grilling talents. Don’t miss the chance
to meet celebrity chefs, enjoy multiple bars, and dance the night away
to live music.
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Lee A. Lashley Photography |
Wine in
the Warehouse - Saturday, April 20 at 6pm - $100
Saturday night brings everyone together for a festive event featuring
music, food and the focus of the evening: fabulous wine tastings with
winery owners and representatives. Do not forget your shawl to combat
the cold air in the wine warehouse and raise a glass to the perfect end
to a week full of food and wine. Wine in the Warehouse is also rare
opportunity to purchase wines. Do not miss the chance to pick out a
mystery boxes, valued at over $125 for only $75. The one-night
transformation of the warehouse is a beautiful and surprising
experience.
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A Taste of St. Croix -
Thursday, April 18 at 6pm - $95
This event started it all! In 2001, two restaurateurs, Kelly Odom and
Katherine Pugliese, started A Taste of St. Croix to celebrate and
showcase the diverse cuisine on St. Croix. A Taste of St. Croix features
more than 50 local restaurants, over 20 wineries and 100s of wines as
well as rums, beer and more. The event also features live entertainment
and a culinary competition with dishes judged by celebrity chefs, VIPs
and special guests. Do not miss the Moet & Chandon Taste After Party
included with your purchase of a Taste ticket. The after party is
added fun with music, dancing and pouring of champagne until wee hours
in the morning. The event benefits the
St. Croix Foundation, a non-profit
organization that works diligently to revitalize the US Virgin Islands. Tickets sell out in minutes for this
event so be sure to mark your calendar for this year's event! (more
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Photo by Gary McCracken |
Kids Cooking Class at Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School -
Saturday, April 20 at 10:30am - $25 per
child.
Chef
Cleantha of Shanti Shawa Vital Ital Experience and the
Crucian Contessa
offer simple and fun cooking classes for children
6-12 years old. With a focus on local produce, Chef Cleantha and the
Contessa make healthy cooking fun for the whole family.
Sponsored by Innovative. |
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May |
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Jump Up -
Held about
four times during the year, Jump Up is a "carnival like" Caribbean cultural party
held in the streets and along the boardwalk of
Christiansted. It has become one of the islands favorite
social events for both locals and visitors alike.
(more info...) |
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St. Croix Reef Jam
- Reef Jam is a grass-roots, non-profit organization with a mission to
"encourage marine conservation and stewardship through community education and
outreach." All proceeds from the annual musical fundraiser will be used to
support local marine education and conservation efforts on St. Croix.
(more info...) |
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St. Croix Ironman 70.3
Triathlon - The St. Croix Ironman
70.3 Triathlon is held at one of the most famous venues in
the sport. The race, which is held annually each May,
features the finest array of professional athletes in the
world, who challenge not only each other, but one of the
most notorious climbs the sport has to offer...THE
BEAST! (more info...) |
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June |
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Annual Women's Race (Frederiksted)
The race is a 2
mile course throughout the town of Frederiksted. Traditionally, approximately
500 women join together to support our mission to end all forms of violence.
Pre-registration begins in May at the Women’s Coalition office and at
Closet to Closet. (more
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14th Annual Kayak for Kids - FOOD! FUN! FRIENDS!
Special PRIZE to the paddler who raises the most money! Kayak or paddle
board from Cane Bay or Hams Bay to Fort Frederik Beach. Have fun in the
sun to support the the QUEEN LOUISE HOME FOR CHILDREN! Bring your kayak
or call to reserve one! $50 Participation Fee. For more information, or
to request a kayak IN ADVANCE, please call: Lutheran Social Services of
the Virgin Islands (LSSVI) at 772-4099, ext. 24 or 28.
Participant forms are available online at
www.lssvi.org |
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July |
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Turtle Nesting - Join
volunteer groups that monitor the nesting and hatching of
Giant Leatherback and Hawksbill Turtles (April - October)
Leatherback turtles, the largest of all turtles and
endangered throughout the United States range (federal
register, June 2, 1970), have a nesting place in St. Croix.
A nesting area was discovered in 1977 on the western end of
St. Croix, USVI . Nesting can be found at the
Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge (call them for
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Jump Up -
Held about
four times during the year, Jump Up is a "carnival like" Caribbean cultural party
held in the streets and along the boardwalk of
Christiansted. It has become one of the islands favorite
social events for both locals and visitors alike.
(more info...) |
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Mango Melee and Tropical
Fruit Festival - This popular summer event, held at the
St. George Village Botanical Gardens, helps develop a
greater appreciation for tropical fruits, especially
mangoes, how to grow them and their many uses. Mango Melee
offers educational workshops as well as fun activities for
children and helps raise funds for the programs the garden
presents throughout the year. (more
info...) |
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August |
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You'll just have to spend your time at the
beach, in the pool, dining out, snorkeling, etc., etc., in August! |
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September |
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The Wall 2 Wall Sprint &
Super Sprint (Try-a-Tri) Event is held each September on St. Croix’s
beautiful North Shore. The race which starts and ends at Cane Bay
features a mostly calm to slightly choppy ocean swim, a rolling hills
bike and a mostly flat run. (more
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October |
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Coral Reef Swim - The
race begins on world-famous
Buck Island, which boasts a
spectacular beach and living coral reef designated as an
underwater park by the National Park Service, continues
across a starfish-speckled, blue channel and then along St.
Croix’s shoreline of colorful reefs and sandy bottom. The
Swim concludes at the main beach of The Buccaneer, where a
palm lined finish line and steel pan band greet swimmers
along with families and friends. (more
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November |
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Jump Up -
Held about
four times during the year, Jump Up is a "carnival like" Caribbean cultural party
held in the streets and along the boardwalk of
Christiansted. It has become one of the islands favorite
social events for both locals and visitors alike.
(more info...) |
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Starving Artists Day -
Support our local artists! Held at the
Whim Plantation twice each year,
this St. Croix event has been an annual event for over 20
years. It's a great way to spend a Sunday with the family.
Experience and savor local delicacies at Crucian food and
drink booths. Cash bar available all day. Tour the great
house and grounds of the Whim Museum. (more
photos...) |
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December |
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Christmas Carnival /
Festival - The St. Croix Christmas Festival is a
tradition rich in culture that represents the people and
history of St. Croix. The celebration starts in mid December
with the Miss. St. Croix Pageant and ends with the Three
Kings Day Parade in early January.
There is also a food fair for a taste of local "Crucian",
food. A Crucian, pronounced like, crew shun, is a native
of St. Croix. (more info...) |
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Christmas
Boat Parade - Boats decked out in Christmas lights sail
the Christiansted harbor for the annual St. Croix Christmas
Boat Parade. The town will be ablaze in Christmas lights,
and stores and restaurants will offer specials and stay open later than usual.
Entertainment will include steel-band orchestras, Mocko
Jumbie dancers and a great fireworks display. Organized by the
boating community of St. Croix, the event has been held for
years. Fireworks display is after the parade. (more
info, pics and videos...) |
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Holiday Hope Benefit -
Each year in December this event is held at a different
St Croix hotel. The
benefit will support the Marine's Toys for Tots Foundation, The
Boys and Girls Club of Virgin Islands, CASA of the Virgin Islands and The Patrick Henry
Hospitality Scholarship. This year the event will be held
on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 6:00pm at the Palms at Pelican Cove . (more info...) |
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Throughout the Year |
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Sunset Jazz -
Sunset Jazz in Frederiksted, St. Croix is a community event
offered on the third Friday of each month. Admission is free
and families are welcome. Residents and visitors alike meet,
mingle and enjoy great jazz wafting over the waters of the
Frederiksted harbor, as well as the guarantee of a beautiful
sunset in this wonderful park setting. Hosting locally and
internationally acclaimed jazz artists, Sunset Jazz in
Frederiksted has received an enthusiastic reception, and has become a much anticipated monthly island event.
(more info...) |
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Annual Virgin
Island BBQ competition - A group of barbeque enthusiasts committed to the
education of similar minded people in the art of slow cooking, roasting or
grilling. We founded the society for two reasons, first to bring together like
minded people who like we love to eat especially if it is done over an open wood
or charcoal burning pit/grill, and second to have a vehicle to raise funds for
school organizations. (more
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St. Croix
Landmarks
Society - Events held throughout the year including the Candle Light Concert
Series, Music Under the Stars, Starving Artists Day, Ruins Rambles and more. (more
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Art Thursday - Visitors to St. Croix in the U.S.
Virgin Islands can experience this island's artistic side as the capital city of
Christiansted hosts Art Thursdays, when shops stay
open late for gallery walks. 1st Thursday each month,
November - May - 5:00 to 8:00PM. (more
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First
Fridays |
First Fridays - Monthly event held in
Christiansted on the first Friday of many months throughout
the year. A kind of mini "Jump Up", the shops, boutiques, bars & restaurants stay open
late offering sales and live music on most corners. Come
join us this First Friday for a fun, safe evening supported
by the Virgin Islands Police Department and the Christiansted Restaurant and Retail Association.
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