Dominica hosts major festivals throughout the year that provide a series of exciting activities. The year begins with the Carnival celebrations, dubbed "the Real Mas" for its originality, spontaneity and strong traditions of masquerade costumes. For a full Events Calendar document, click here (PDF, 400kb).

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  Carnival, or 'The Real Mas', is a pre-Lenten festival, and usually falls in February or March each year. It is unquestionably the most festive season in Dominica. It is hard to miss the fervour of the people's loyalty to their favourite calyp...
The biggest cricket party in the Caribbean will take place in Dominica from March 20-24, 2013 at the Windsor Park Stadium as West Indies face Zimbabwe.  Dominica is the newest venue for international cricket in the Caribbean but has quickly...
The Dominica Watersports Association holds its annual Dive Fest in early July. The event provides whale watching deals, special dive packages, snorkeling picnics, canoe racing, and marine educational tours.   DOMINICA'S DIVE FEST Dest...

Dominica Festival of Arts (DOMFESTA), which runs from April to June, showcases theatrical and dance performances, concerts, and artistic workshops geared at developing local artistic expressions.

One of the best ways to Discover Dominica! Join us on the first three Saturdays in May for wonderful hike in the Nature Isle. Visit DHTA's website for details....
Every year, the country commemorates it's Independence with a season of cultural activities which can last as long as four weeks. These celebrations portray vivid examples of the island's cultural influences. The traditional dances display European t...
Jazz ‘n Creole presented by Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) is held annually on Pentecost Sunday. The event is a means of attracting visitors from the neighboring French islands as well as the wider Caribbean to Dominica and serves as an avenue f...

Celebrated annually during the month of May, Tourism Awareness Month's aim is to increase awareness of the tourism and hospitality industry’s economic, cultural and social contributions to our Nature Isle, Dominica.

Three nights of pulsating rhythms! A celebration of Creole music held annually in October.  View World Creole Music Festival 2012 flyer. TICKETS Single Night Pass: EC $120 / US $45 / € 40 Season Pass: EC $325 / US $122 / € 109 &...
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