Travel
Throughout the year Jersey plays host to a wide variety of events embracing everything from music to motoring, countryside to culture. Here's a taster of what's happening in 2009.
Monday 16th February – Sunday 29th March
Spring Specials (Formerly Winter Warmers)
New season cuisine at extraordinary value. Over half of the islands restaurants will be participating with special set priced menus, showing off the best of their culinary skills.
www.jerseyfoodfestival.com
Monday 9th – Sunday 15th March
Textile Showcase
Showcasing contemporary, innovative, exciting and historical textile art from the UK, France and the Channel Islands.
www.mnlg.com
Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th March
Spring Flower Show
The Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society invite you to their springtime show, featuring displays, demonstrations and competitions.
www.royaljersey.co.uk
Saturday 2nd – Monday 4th May
Jersey Boat Show
An event for the whole family with quayside exhibits, entertainment and displays as well as dozens of crafts on the water and the opportunity to view the latest models, from luxurious superyachts to family cruisers and dayboats.
www.jerseyboatshow.com
Saturday 9th May
Liberation Day
Join islanders to celebrate the liberation from Occupying Forces during World War II. A variety of activities and events are planned including heritage trails, access to WWII bunkers, and a commemorative service.
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Saturday 16th May
Gorey Fête de la Mer
Set in the shadow of the magnificent Mont Orgueil Castle, Gorey is the place to head for an array of traditional sea food, al fresco dining and entertainment, along Gorey Pier.
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Saturday 16th May – Saturday 23rd May
Spring Walking Week
Discover an island heritage and explore Jersey’s natural beauty in a series of free guided walks designed for you whatever your age and experience.
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Friday 5th – Sunday 7th June
The Credit Suisse Jersey International Motoring Festival
The largest motoring event in the Channel Islands with a focus on Jersey’s glorious and pioneering days of motorsport emanating from the famous Jersey International Road Races of the 40’s and 50’s. Sprints, hill climbs, treasure hunts, cavalcades and static displays give participants and spectators the opportunity to come together in an extravaganza of motoring from yesteryear.
www.jerseyinternationalmotoringfestival.com
Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th June
Jersey Seniors Open
Jersey plays host to this annual prestigious golfing tournament. The event attracts participants and spectators from across the world.
www.europeantour.com
Friday 12th June
BBC Antiques Roadshow
Attracting television audiences in excess of 13 million a week, the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow films on location today within the beautiful grounds of Samares Manor. Discover the true value of those personal treasures.
Saturday 13th - Sunday 21st June - June
Iin Bloom Floral Festival
Enjoy Jersey at its floral best with a week full of open gardens, demonstrations, flower shows and environmental walks.
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Saturday 20th June
ITEX 'Around Island' Walk
Covering 48 miles, this annual event attracts both local and visiting walkers, raising funds for Jersey charities. Walkers can expect to complete the course in anything between 12 to 21 hours. www.itexwalk.je
Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st June
Samarès Summer Festival and Jersey Rose Show
Join Samarès Manor and The Jersey Rosarians for this summer festival and spectacle of colour and fragrance in the beautiful grounds of the Manor, featuring displays, demonstrations, horticultural trade stands and traditional crafts.
www.samaresmanor.com
Sunday 12th July
Durrell Day
Celebrate Durrell’s 50th anniversary with entertainment, special tours, trails, market stalls, games and a special performance of ‘My Family and Other Stories’. A fun day out for everyone.
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Tuesday 14th - Wednesday 15th July
Les Tour Des Ports de la Manche 2009
Over 100 yachts are due to arrive from Carteret in France into St Helier in this annual racing event.
Saturday 18th July
Bonne Nuit Harbour Festival
Set in a splendid north coast bay, the day will include stalls and activities for every age with live music till late, refreshments and food served all day - great day out for all the family & friends alike.
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Saturday 25th July
Jersey Fish Festival
Come along and support local maritime and rescue charities around the St Helier harbour, with music, entertainment, craft stalls and seafood cooking demonstrations. The fishing fleet will be decorated and boat races and games will ensure fun for all throughout the day.
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Sunday 9th August
Seaside Festival
Enjoy a day of traditional seaside fun at Havre des Pas. The sea front and outdoor swimming pool will be jam packed with beach games, al fresco dining and entertainment.
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Thursday 13th – Friday 14th August
Battle of Flowers Carnival
Undoubtedly one of the most spectacular carnivals in Europe. Enjoy the spectacle of flower festooned floats, musicians, dancers and entertainers providing a tremendous atmosphere for one of the highlights in our summer events calendar.
www.battleofflowers.com
Thursday 20th August
Gorey Fête
Set in the picturesque harbour of Gorey, enjoy fun for all the family, including beach events, Crown and Anchor and the famous yard of ale and spaghetti eating competitions. Sample Al Fresco eating all day.
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Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd August
Summer Flower Show
The Royal Jersey Horticultural Society hosts this colourful show full of dahlias, roses and vegetable displays, with marvellous floral displays and exhibits. There will also be a poultry and small animal display.
www.royaljersey.co.uk
Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th September
Jersey Live Music Festival
The biggest little ‘Indie rock’ festival in Europe, past acts include Snow Patrol, Kasabian, Razorlight and The Prodigy. Basement Jaxx confirmed to headline Saturday 5th September.
www.jerseylive.org.uk
Thursday 10th September
International Air Display
The skies above Jersey come alive to the sights and sounds of arguably one of the largest free air displays in Europe.
www.jerseyairdisplay.org.uk
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th September
Brewin Dolphin Jersey Regatta
The island’s ‘Flagship’ sailing event welcomes visiting yachts from the UK, Channel Islands and France. St Aubin’s Bay is the dedicated sailing area and will offer a full programme of races for dinghies, beach catamarans, sports boats and racer/cruising yachts.
www.jersey.com/regatta
Saturday 12th – Saturday 19th September
Autumn Walking Week
Experience the wonderful autumnal colours of Jersey and join in a full free programme of unique countryside, coastal and history walks with some of the Island’s most experienced guides. Highlight of the week includes the ‘Around Island Walk’.
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Sunday 27th September
Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon
The 4th Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon is three great races - the main marathon takes a scenic route that starts in St Helier and takes in country lanes and coastline. There's also a relay race and a fun run - a run for everyone! Join in for a memorable weekend.
www.jersey-marathon.com
Monday 28th September – Thursday 1st
October National Nines Golf Series Final
Teams from across the British Isles, Ireland and Europe compete in this annual golf competition.
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Tuesday 29th September - Sunday 4th October
Festival of Arts & Crafts
Over 80 exhibitors, mostly from the UK and Europe, will be showcasing their arts and handmade crafts at the Royal Showground, Trinity. Conveniently located all under one roof the Festival will include food & drink products and unusual gifts.
www.cifestivalofartsandcrafts.com
Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th October
Branchage Film Festival
A lively boutique film festival hosting an array of diverse and entertaining films, dazzling special events, talks, exhibitions, training and education. Gathering films by some of the worlds’ most talented directors and hunting out the freshest new talent. Branchage will be a banquet for all with comedy, live music, weirdly wonderful venues, parties and an entourage of filmmakers, visiting and homegrown.
www.branchagefestival.com
Thursday 1st October – Thursday 12th November
‘Tennerfest’
Delight in Jersey's sumptuous cuisine and attractive surroundings as you dine in style from just £10. For lunch or dinner, depending on the establishment, over 110 restaurants in Jersey will be taking part in this popular annual event. Restaurants will also be offering menus for £12.50 & £15.00.
www.tennerfest.com
Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th October
Jersey Open Shore Bass Festival
Come and explore some of the finest bass habitats in Europe during this three day fishing event. This roving shore based competition is open to both visitors and islanders alike with numerous prizes available.
Friday 9th – Saturday 10th October
Jersey Rally
Drivers and navigators skills are tested to the limit through the lanes of Jersey. Vehicles range from Mini's to World Rally cars, all of them providing superb entertainment for the thousands of spectators attending each year.
www.jerseymotorsport.com
Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th October
Autumn, Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show
The Royal Jersey Horticultural Society invites you to experience the shades of autumn with floral displays of all kinds and fruit and vegetables arranged in the most creative of ways. There will also be a poultry and small animal display and the Island Autumn Cattle Show as well as afternoon tea with home made cakes.
www.royaljersey.co.uk
Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th October
La Faîs'sie d’Cidre (Cider Festival)
Celebrate the cider of today and yesterday with a variety of activities and tastings at Hamptonne.
www.jerseyheritage.org
Thursday 22nd – Saturday 24th October
Black Butter Making
Join the National Trust for Jersey as they make this delicious local delicacy from the Island's apple harvest. Peel the apples, stir the pot and learn about the history and tradition of Black Butter making in Jersey and how it can be used with different foods today.
www.nationaltrustjersey.org.uk
Thursday 26th November – Sunday 13th December
La Fête dé Noué
The Island is ‘lit up’ with a full programme of activities arranged to complement the lead up to the festive period. Meander through the streets of St. Helier, under a canopy of brilliant white lights and experience late night shopping and street entertainment. Partake in guided walks covering the Islands history and natural environment, enjoy traditional markets, street theatre, Christmas parades, carol concerts and much more….
