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Martinique Festivals and Events

January –

The General Council Equestrian Grand Prix
Matnik Caribbean Carnival - Carnival parade with groups from Martinique and other Caribbean islands

February –

Carnival – Four day party filled with parades, festivals and music. Most business are closed during this period.
Schœlcher Nautical Week - International Sailing Competition

March –

Randonuit - Torch-lit guided trek featuring scientific activities, dinner with music, and games.
La Patte d’Or (The Golden Paw) - Easter Crab Festival featuring Games and activities focused around the sand crab

Travel and Vacations Show - City of Rivière-Pilote Agricultural Fair featuring Exhibitions, sale of local products, fool courts and musical shows

April –

International Meeting of Athletics – Athletic competition featuring athletes from all other Caribbean nations.
Balana – International Caribbean Boat Show.

May –

Slavery Abolition Commemoration - Celebration of the abolition of slavery by Victor Schoelcher
May in Saint-Pierre – shows, walks and lectures about the 1902 Mont Pelee volcano eruption.
Lamentin Jazz Project - Jazz festival
Gastronomic week – International chefs contest featuring food exhibits, dinners and dance.
Contemporary Art Market - Art fair in Marin.
Madiflora - Plant and flower fair
Tchimbé Raid Matnik - 11th edition of a 37 mile hike (60km) competition from Fort de France to Grand-Rivière
Regional Council Caribbean pétanque Grand prix - International Pétanque Competition (French Bocci ball)

June –

Fête de la Musique - National and international day of music, free street concerts
Sugar Cane Crop Over Festival
Saint-James Rum Museum
Festival de Haute Taille et des Quadrilles du Monde – Traditional dance, festivals and parades

July –

International Bicycle Race - Weekend bicycle race
Cultural nights -Music, dance and theater in Rivière-Pilote.
Festival of Fort-de-France - Theater, dance, music, exhibitions, concerts and shows in the capital and its suburbs.
Festival "Metis'Art" – Culural festival in Fond Saint-Jacques Cultureal Center
Martinique Tourism Authority Round Skiff Grand prix - Yawl boat race.

Aug –

Tour des Yoles Rondes - Martinique Tourism Authority Round Skiff Grand prix - Yawl boat race.

September –

Heritage Days - Culture and heritage days, "open house" for most cultural buildings and museums Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles.

October –

International Fishing Tournament

November –

All Saints Day - Religious holiday honoring the dead and the saints
Festival des Sens - Festival featuring 24 hours of Creative arts, music, dance, singing, drawing.
The Marin International Deep-sea Fishing Tournament.
La Belle Martinique - Cycling event open to all cycling fans – more a cycling tour of the island than a competition
International Half Marathon of Fort-de-France

December –

Rum Festival - Celebrates the making of rum at the St. James distillery
Arlésienne Cultural week – Festivals featuring arts, music, Lectures and conferences
Grand Raid Manikou - 80-mile hiking competition from Sainte-Anne to Grand Rivière Club Manikou