| Leatherback Turtle Watching |
March 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
Endangered leatherback turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. These facinating creatures can be observed during the months of March -August as they lay their eggs and their hatchlings emerge. Visitors can also learn more and can raise awareness of the importance of turtle conservation.
Venue:
Various locations
Location:
Trinidad and Tobago
Contact:
Forestry Division Tel: 1 (868) 662-5114; Grande Riviere Tourism Development Organization Tel: 1 (868) 469-1288 ; Nature Seekers Tel: 1 (868)
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| MovieTowne Tobago Opening |
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July 1, 2008 - July 31, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
4 state-of-the-art luxurious theatres, great movies, fabulous family entertainment.
Venue:
Gulf City Mall, Lowlands, Tobago
Location:
Tobago
Contact:
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| Charlotteville Fishermen's Festival |
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July 4, 2008 - July 6, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
All-day village celebrations featuring local cuisine, music and dance hosted by the Charlotteville fisher folk and the village council.
Venue:
Charlotteville
Location:
Tobago
Contact:
Mr. Nicholson Tel: 1 (868) 660-5521
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| Miss City of Port of Spain Pageant |
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July 6, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
Annual beauty pageant organized by the Festival Committee of the Port of Spain Corporation with twelve delegates representing the twelve electoral districts with the participation of beauty aficionados and fashion enthusiasts.
Venue:
Hyatt Regency Trinidad Hotel and Conference Centre, #1 Wrightson Road, Port of Spain
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Contact: Patricia Busby City Desk- Port of Spain Corporation Tel: 1 (868) 623-1124 ext 213
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| Triathlon Camp |
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July 7, 2008 - July 18, 2008
8:00am - 2:30pm
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Event Type:
Sport
Continuation of the work begun at the June Triathlon Clinic, providing more in depth training for persons interested in the sport. The Camp will feature swimming workshops every day, focusing on improving technique. Cycling and running workshops will take place on 4 designated days throughout the period.
Venue:
Dwight York National Stadium & Store Bay
Location:
Tobago
Contact:
Cyclones Triathlon Academy & Caribbean Cross Training Tel: 1 (868) 301-1888/ 637-9860; Email: cctcevent@gmail.com
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| Tobago Heritage Festival |
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July 11, 2008 - August 1, 2008
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Event Type:
Cultural
A celebration of Tobagoâs heritage with a variety of cultural displays.
Venue:
Different villages
Location:
Tobago
Contact:
Heritage Office Tel: 1 (868) 639-4441
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| Weddings and Expo 2008 |
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July 13, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
An exposition featuring information on weddings and health.
Venue:
Bon Air High School Hall, Arouca
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Tel: 1 (868) 463-0753 / 765-9277 / 746-9468
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| Sinners |
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July 14, 2008 - July 20, 2008
8:00 pm
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Event Type:
Special
A play put on by Debra Beaucaud Mason, for four nights
Venue:
Central Bank Auditorium
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Tel: 1 (868) 667-0724, 1 (868) 624-0827
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| Half Marathon & 5K Run |
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July 20, 2008
1:00pm
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Event Type:
Sport
The race features both running and kayaking events and has three stages: Run, Kayak and Run. The route is planned to be spectator friendly.
Venue:
Dwight York National Stadium to Store Bay (Half Marathon) & Store Bay to Pigeon Point and back (5K)
Location:
Tobago
Contact:
Cyclones Triathlon Academy & Caribbean Cross Training Tel: 1 (868) 301-1888/ 637-9860; Email: cctcevent@gmail.com
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| Birds of a Feature by Tribe |
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July 26, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
The launch of the band Tribe's presentation for Carnival 2009
Venue:
Pier 1 , Chaguaramas
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Tel: 1 (868) 625-2800. info@carnivaltribe.com
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| Summer Fest 2008 |
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July 26, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
A concert featuring international stars Keyshia Cole and T-Pain
Venue:
Queen's Park Oval, Port-of-Spain
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Contact:www.boomchampionstt.com
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| Emancipation Celebrations |
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July 28, 2008 - August 1, 2008
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Event Type:
Cultural
A national celebration of cultural events which commemorate the Emancipation of enslaved Africans.
Venue:
Nation wide
Location:
Trinidad and Tobago
Contact:
Emancipation Support Committee: 1 (868) 628-5008 or info@panafricanfestival.org
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| 2008 Emancipation Celebrations: The Premiere Pan-African Festival |
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July 29, 2008 - August 3, 2008
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Event Type:
Cultural
A commemoration of the emancipation of Africans from slavery in Trinidad and Tobago on August 1st 1834. This observance takes the form of various activities and events focusing on this year's theme: lectures, local entertainment, art, cultural and educational exhibitions, street and flambeau processions.
Venue:
Various
Location:
Trinidad and Tobago
Contact:
Emancipation Support Committee of T&T Tel: 1 (868) 628-5008; Website: www.panafricanfestival.org
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| Great Fete Weekend |
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July 30, 2008 - August 3, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
Venue:
N/A
Location:
Tobago
Contact:
Sandbox Entertainment office, 674-1534, Keevan Gibbs, 319-5535, Shania Belgrave, 788-6409, Shane, 748-4470
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| Gentleman's Ball |
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July 31, 2008
10:00pm - 5:00am
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Event Type:
Special
A themed drinks-inclusive party
Venue:
T&T Hospitality & Tourism Institute, Airway Road & Hill Top Lane, Chaguaramas
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
La Flor & George Bros. David George Tel: 1 (868) 685-1068/ Newman George Tel: 1 (868) 680-4973
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| Tobago International Muhtadi Drumming Festival |
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August 2, 2008 - August 3, 2008
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Event Type:
Cultural
4th Annual two-day star-studded event showcasing unique artistes and drums from diverse cultures around the globe in a forum which incorporates a mix of rhythms and percussion.
Venue:
Dwight York National Stadium & Fort Granby
Location:
Tobago
Contact:
Department of Tourism Tel: 1 (868) 639-2125/ 639-4636; Website: www.visittobago.gov.tt
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| Under 19 Triathlon Camp |
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August 4, 2008 - August 15, 2008
8:00am - 3:00pm & 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Event Type:
Sport
Training session for athletes under 19 years of age and and skill development camp for coaches.
Venue:
Diego Martin & Chaguaramas
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Cyclones Triathlon Academy & Caribbean Cross Training Tel: 1 (868) 301-1888/ 637-9860; Email: cctcevent@gmail.com
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| Elements Carnival Launch |
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August 8, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
The launch of the band Elements' presentation for Carnival 2009
Venue:
Pier 1, Chaguaramas
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Contact: 222-band
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| City of Port of Spain Duathlon & 4K Fun Run |
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August 19, 2008
8:00am - 4:00pm
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Event Type:
Sport
Annual duathlon with various races for all ages involving running, cycling and running around the city of Port-of-Spain. The 4K race starts and ends at the City Hall, Port-of-Spain.
Venue:
Woodford Square, Port of Spain
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Ian Gooding Tel: (868) 633-8386/ 766-5358; Jason Gooding Tel: (868) 632-9004/ 784-4128; Website: www.rainbowtri.com; Website: www.odesseytiming.com
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| The Carib Great Race |
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August 23, 2008
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Event Type:
Sport
Power boat racing, beach parties and other activities
Venue:
Store Bay
Location:
Tobago
Contact:
Power Boating Association Garth Marshall Tel: 1 (868) 620-9066; Website: www.ttpba.com
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| Santa Rosa Festival |
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August 24, 2008
9:00am - 'til
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Event Type:
Special
A series of events orchestrated by the Carib Community for both the parish and the wider Arima community. The celebration commences with a Church service at 9:00am followed by a street procession with the Santa Rosa statue and culminates with cultural activities at the Santa Rosa Carib Community Centre.
Venue:
Varied venues
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Santa Rosa Carib Community Tel: 1 (868) 667 0210/ 664 1897; Website: www.kacike.org/srcc/santarosafestival.html
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| Castara Fishermen's Fete |
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August 24, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
All-day beach party with live entertainment, mass outdoor cooking (cook-outs), piroque races and village celebrations
Venue:
Castara Bay
Location:
Tobago
Contact:
Department of Tourism Tel: 1 (868) 639-2125/ 639-4636; Website: www.visittobago.gov.tt
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| Charity Brunch |
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August 27, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
A charity event in aid of the Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society
Venue:
Satchmo's Jazz Restaurant and Lounge, Ariapita Avenue, Port-of-Spain
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Contact: Satchmo's Jazz Restaurant and Lounge 1(868) 622-6683/8204 or 1 (868) 628-1242
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| Emancipation Celebrations Grand Opening |
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August 29, 2008
7.30pm-'til
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Event Type:
Cultural
The Grand Opening of the Emancipation Village and celebration.
Venue:
Hasley Crawford Stadium, Wrightson Rd, Port-of-Spain
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Contact: Emancipation Support Committee 1(868) 628-6402/6672
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| Vintage For So |
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August 30, 2008
8:00pm - 1:30am
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Event Type:
Cultural
A concert highlighting some of the finest of 'ole time' (vintage) calypso including appearances by traditional Carnival characters such as Midnight Robber, Dame Lorraine, Pierrot Grenade culminating with a theatrical production in the Courtyard.
Venue:
Queen's Hall, St. Ann's
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Contact: Jeannine Hassanali Tel: 1 (868) 769-8835/ 681-7013
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| Independence Day Parade |
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August 31, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
Military parade in the morning followed by fireworks in the evening.
Venue:
Scarborough and Port of Spain
Location:
Trinidad and Tobago
Contact:
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| Pan African Concert |
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August 31, 2008
8.00pm
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Event Type:
Cultural
An Emancipation Day concert featuring South African Grammy-award winner, Lebom and well-known local artiste Ella Andall
Venue:
Jean Pierre Complex, Port-of-Spain
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Contact: Emancipation Support Committee 1(868) 628-6402/6672
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| One Hand Cyah Clap |
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August 31, 2008
8:00 pm
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Event Type:
Cultural
A musical event put on by the Tobago House of Assembly as part of its Tobago Heritage Festival celebrations
Venue:
Dwight Yorke Stadium, Tobago
Location:
Tobago
Contact:
Contact: Tobago House of Assembly www.tha.gov.tt
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| Animae Caribe - Animation and New Media Festival |
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September 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
This film festival features workshops and seminars which showcase the work of animation specialists from the Caribbean.
Venue:
To be announced
Location:
Trinidad and Tobago
Contact:
Animae Caribe Festival Secretariat (868) 663-7126
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| Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival |
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September 17, 2008 - September 30, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
This festival showcases films of Trinidad and Tobago born film makers from Trinidad, the Caribbean and who now reside around the world. Great creativity and enterainment.
Venue:
MovieTowne, Invaders Bay, Trinidad & Tobago
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Trinidad & Tobago Film Company: 625-3456
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| Cinderella |
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September 23, 2008 - September 28, 2008
Various times
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Event Type:
Special
Local adaptation of the romantic fairy tale featuring a twenty (20) member cast with full costume, music, dance, magic and comedy
Venue:
Naparima Bowl, San Fernando
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Sheldon Narine (Crazy Catholic) Tel: 1 (868) 687-8869; Naparima Bowl Office Tel: 1 (868) 657-8770
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| 12th European Film Festival |
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October 8, 2008 - October 28, 2008
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Event Type:
Special
This festival showcases excellent films from the European Nations and has proved to be quite popular among Trinidadians and Expatriates.
Venue:
MovieTowne, Invaders Bay, Trinidad
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
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| Bliss |
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December 31, 2008
TBA
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Event Type:
Carnival Fetes
Tribe Ultra Inclusive Carnival Fete
Venue:
TBA
Location:
Trinidad
Contact:
Tribe Mas Camp Tel: (868) 625-6800; Email: info@carnivaltribe.com; Website: www.CarnivalTribe.com
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| Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Dates for the Next 10 Years |
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February 23, 2009 - March 5, 2019
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Event Type:
Carnival Dates
2009 - February 23rd & 24th
2010 - February 15th & 16th
2011 - March 7th & 8th
2012 - February 20th & 21st
2013 - February 11th & 12th
2014 - March 3rd & 4th
2015 - February 16th & 17th
2016 - February 8th & 9th
2017 - February 27th & 28th
2018 - February 12th & 13th
2019 - March 4th & 5th
Venue:
N/A
Location:
Trinidad and Tobago
Contact:
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