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U.S. Virgin Islands February Events
U.S. Virgin Islands February Events
Plenty of good stuff in here:
February 3, 10 & 20
54th Anniversary of House Tours, St. Croix
Since 1954, St. Croix homeowners have been
graciously sharing their homes, furnishings and
gardens with residents and visitors alike. This
year, the St. Croix Landmarks Society celebrates
54 years of House Tours and will be showing both
contemporary and antique estate houses
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
For more information, call (340) 772-0598 or visit http://www.stcroixlandmarks.com
February 6
Candlelight Concert, Estate Whim, St. Croix
The series includes world-class classical music
performances under the candlelit chandelier in the
Whim Plantation Museum Greathouse. This month's
concert will feature jazz vocalist Patti Austin and
pianist Ramsey Lewis
7:30 PM, $15 - $30 tickets
For more information, call (340) 772-0598 or visit http://www.stcroixlandmarks.com
February 13-14
St. Croix Agrifest
One of the largest events on the region's agricultural
calendar, this annual fair attracts farmers and
craftspeople from across the region. The event is
sponsored by the University of the Virgin Islands
Cooperative Extension Service and includes a
craft market, fruit and produce market, live music,
cooking exhibitions and fun events such as horse
and donkey rides
9:00 AM
For more information, call (340) 692-4060
or visit http://www.viagrifest.org
February 14
Mardi Croix Annual Parade, Northshore,
St. Croix
This annual parade features music and elaborate
costumes celebrating Krewe de Croix, an on-island
Mardi Gras festival supporting local businesses and
residents with events that combine Caribbean
and Creole culture
12:00 PM
For more information, visit http://www.mardicroix.com
8th Annual "Celebration of Love," St. John
Since 2003, more than 620 couples have assembled
on Trunk Bay beach on Valentine's Day for this free,
sunset vow-renewal ceremony. Led by well-known
officiate Anne Marie Porter, the annual event features
flute music and other surprise treats as each couple
receives a certificate of marriage re-affirmation
5:00 PM
For more information, call (888) 676-5701
or (340) 693-5153 or
visit http://www.re-marryyourmate.com/valentine.htm
February 19
Grow and Learn, St. George Village Botanical Garden, St. Croix
For more information, call (340) 692-2874, or visit http://www.sgvbg.org
Sunset Jazz, Frederiksted, St. Croix
For more information, call (340) 772-0069
February 19-20
17th Annual St. Croix International
Hospice and Optimist Regatta
Hosted by the St. Croix Yacht Club (SCYC), this event joins a network of nearly 30 regattas in the U.S. and Canada, all members of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance. A Cruzan Rum Welcome Party will begin the festivities and live music and beach barbecues will follow throughout the weekend
For more information, call (340) 773-9531 or visit http://www.stcroixregatta.com
February 22-28
The Art of Mentoring with Jon Young,
VISFI, St. Croix
This is a unique program for anyone engaged in creating and facilitating learning and community life for families, projects, employees or students. Jon Young, who is said to be one of the world's most amazing public speakers and storytellers, will share his model to create and facilitate a successful learning environment
5:00 PM, $550 registration, including camping and meals
For more information, visit http://www.visfi.org
February 27
13th Annual Gatorade 8 Tuff Miles Race,
St. John
Competitors in this annual race are drawn from far and wide to take part in its challenging and picturesque course, which begins at National Park Visitor Center in Cruz Bay, measures a total of 8.38 miles and finishes at Coral Bay. Along the way, runners will reach elevations as high as 999 ft., eventually returning to sea level
7:15 AM
For more information, call (340) 779-4035 or visit http://8tuffmiles.com
February 3, 10 & 20
54th Anniversary of House Tours, St. Croix
Since 1954, St. Croix homeowners have been
graciously sharing their homes, furnishings and
gardens with residents and visitors alike. This
year, the St. Croix Landmarks Society celebrates
54 years of House Tours and will be showing both
contemporary and antique estate houses
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
For more information, call (340) 772-0598 or visit http://www.stcroixlandmarks.com
February 6
Candlelight Concert, Estate Whim, St. Croix
The series includes world-class classical music
performances under the candlelit chandelier in the
Whim Plantation Museum Greathouse. This month's
concert will feature jazz vocalist Patti Austin and
pianist Ramsey Lewis
7:30 PM, $15 - $30 tickets
For more information, call (340) 772-0598 or visit http://www.stcroixlandmarks.com
February 13-14
St. Croix Agrifest
One of the largest events on the region's agricultural
calendar, this annual fair attracts farmers and
craftspeople from across the region. The event is
sponsored by the University of the Virgin Islands
Cooperative Extension Service and includes a
craft market, fruit and produce market, live music,
cooking exhibitions and fun events such as horse
and donkey rides
9:00 AM
For more information, call (340) 692-4060
or visit http://www.viagrifest.org
February 14
Mardi Croix Annual Parade, Northshore,
St. Croix
This annual parade features music and elaborate
costumes celebrating Krewe de Croix, an on-island
Mardi Gras festival supporting local businesses and
residents with events that combine Caribbean
and Creole culture
12:00 PM
For more information, visit http://www.mardicroix.com
8th Annual "Celebration of Love," St. John
Since 2003, more than 620 couples have assembled
on Trunk Bay beach on Valentine's Day for this free,
sunset vow-renewal ceremony. Led by well-known
officiate Anne Marie Porter, the annual event features
flute music and other surprise treats as each couple
receives a certificate of marriage re-affirmation
5:00 PM
For more information, call (888) 676-5701
or (340) 693-5153 or
visit http://www.re-marryyourmate.com/valentine.htm
February 19
Grow and Learn, St. George Village Botanical Garden, St. Croix
For more information, call (340) 692-2874, or visit http://www.sgvbg.org
Sunset Jazz, Frederiksted, St. Croix
For more information, call (340) 772-0069
February 19-20
17th Annual St. Croix International
Hospice and Optimist Regatta
Hosted by the St. Croix Yacht Club (SCYC), this event joins a network of nearly 30 regattas in the U.S. and Canada, all members of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance. A Cruzan Rum Welcome Party will begin the festivities and live music and beach barbecues will follow throughout the weekend
For more information, call (340) 773-9531 or visit http://www.stcroixregatta.com
February 22-28
The Art of Mentoring with Jon Young,
VISFI, St. Croix
This is a unique program for anyone engaged in creating and facilitating learning and community life for families, projects, employees or students. Jon Young, who is said to be one of the world's most amazing public speakers and storytellers, will share his model to create and facilitate a successful learning environment
5:00 PM, $550 registration, including camping and meals
For more information, visit http://www.visfi.org
February 27
13th Annual Gatorade 8 Tuff Miles Race,
St. John
Competitors in this annual race are drawn from far and wide to take part in its challenging and picturesque course, which begins at National Park Visitor Center in Cruz Bay, measures a total of 8.38 miles and finishes at Coral Bay. Along the way, runners will reach elevations as high as 999 ft., eventually returning to sea level
7:15 AM
For more information, call (340) 779-4035 or visit http://8tuffmiles.com
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