Jersey Textile Showcase 2012
Monday 5th – Monday 12th March
Enjoy a wide choice workshops led by top textile artists and tutors from the UK, France and Jersey and view the exhibitions in and around the village of St Aubin.
www.mnlg.com/art
Spring Flower Show
Saturday 31st March - Sunday 1st April
The Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society invite you to their springtime show, featuring displays, demonstrations and competitions.
www.royaljersey.co.uk
The Barclays Wealth Jersey Boat Show
Saturday 5th - Monday 7th May
Now in its fifth year, The Barclays Wealth Jersey Boat Show is firmly established as a major event on the British boating calendar, attracting thousands of visitors. The 3-day show, which offers free entry, takes place right in the maritime heart of St Helier and gets the boating season off to a great start. Featuring power and sail, side by side, it also offers the best of Jersey - history, food, drink and entertainment.
www.jerseyboatshow.com
Liberation Day
Wednesday 9th May
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.
www.jersey.com/liberation
Spring Walking Week
Saturday 12th May – Saturday 19th May
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.
www.jersey.com/walking
Jersey Food Festival
Saturday 19th May – Sunday 27th May
The Jersey Food Festival is a week long celebration of the iconic Jersey Royal potato and the bountiful seafood and diary produce for which the Island is famous. Enjoy farm and dairy tours, low water walks and producer tours culminating in an al fresco food event in St. Helier.
www.jersey.com/food
Spring Fair
Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th June
Jersey’s traditional country fayre combines with the Jersey Rose and Flower Show and Island Spring Cattle Show to promise a full entertainment programme for all the family. Activities include cattle shows, a craft show, ring-events, food tasting, traditional country games and floral displays, demonstrations and competitions.
www.royaljersey.co.uk
June in Bloom Floral Festival
Sunday 17th - Sunday 24th June
Enjoy Jersey at its floral best with a week full of open gardens, demonstrations, flower shows and environmental walks.
www.jersey.com/floral
Bonne Nuit Harbour Festival
Saturday 16th June
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.
Tel: Andy Thewlis +44 1534 861677
West Show
Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th July
This biennial country show takes place in the country Parish of St Peter and features rural exhibits, traditional craft stalls, demonstrations and food tastings associated with a traditional country 'fayre' as well as introducing visitors to the island's most famous residents - the beautiful Jersey Cow.
www.westshow.org.je
Airtel-Vodafone Jersey Seaside Festival 2012
Sunday 5th August
Enjoy a day of traditional seaside fun at Havre des Pas for the whole family. The sea front and outdoor swimming pool will be jam packed with beach games, live entertainment, music, local art and crafts and al fresco dining.
www.facebook.com/empireprestige
Battle of Flowers Grand Day Parade
Thursday 9th August
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
Battle of Flowers Moonlight Parade
Friday 10th August
The Moonlight Parade is an amazing evening parade of the flower covered floats that are festooned with thousands of illuminated lights to give a truly magical appearance and a fitting finale to the Battle of Flowers floral extravaganza.
www.battleofflowers.com
Summer Flower and Produce Show
Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th August
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
Jersey Live Festival
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd September
Jersey Live, the coolest boutique music festival in Europe! With a beautifully natured crowd it has been branded as one of the best looking & most responsive crowds on the festival circuit! Artist's that have appeared since it's launch six years ago include Basement Jaxx, The Prodigy, Kasabian, Snow Patrol, The Kooks, Dizzee Rascal, The Fratellis, The Zutons, Razorlight, Paul Weller and Kate Nash.
www.jerseylive.org.uk
Hidden Treasures
Saturday 8th to Sunday 16th September
Discover hidden artefacts, dolmens, castles and National Trust houses and the very best of Jersey’s heritage in a week long event dedicated to exploring and discovering the Island’s history and hidden treasures.
International Air Display
Thursday 13th September
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
Autumn Walking Week
Saturday 15th – Saturday 22nd September
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’.
www.jersey.com/walking
Tennerfest
Monday 1st October – Monday 12th November
The Channel Islands can look forward to 6 weeks of great meals at fixed prices. Across Guernsey and Jersey, over 170 restaurants will be taking part, meaning diners are once again guaranteed to find outstanding menus and meals created from the wealth of good food available in the islands. Restaurateurs on both islands are offering menus starting at £10 with £12.50, £15.00 and now £17.50 options. This enables the restaurants to offer a wide and exciting selection of food during this promotion.
www.tennerfest.com
Autumn Cattle, Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show
Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th October
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
Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon
Sunday 7th October
The marathon starts on the streets of St Helier and runs through some of the Island's most scenic spots, taking in country lanes, picturesque valleys and the beautiful coast of Jersey. In addition to the main marathon, there is a relay race and fun run. A run for everyone! This is the seventh year that the Jersey Marathon has been held. Not only is it a great race but also contributes to the economy of the Island and to charitable causes.
www.jersey-marathon.com
Jersey Rally
Friday 12th – Saturday 13th October
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.jerseyrally.com
La Faîs'sie d’Cidre (Cider Festival)
Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st October
Celebrate the cider of today and yesterday with a variety of activities and tastings at Hamptonne.
www.jerseyheritage.org
Black Butter Making
Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th October
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.je
La Fête de Noué
Saturday 1st December – Sunday 16th December
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. Take part in guided walks covering the Islands history and natural environment, and enjoy traditional markets, street theatre, Christmas parades, carol concerts and much more….
www.jersey.com/christmas