Festival Listing 2009
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 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.
www.jersey.com/english/aboutjersey/history/liberationday/pages/default.aspx
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.
www.jersey.com/food
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.
www.jersey.com/walking
Saturday 23rd – Monday 25th May - Foire de Jersey & World Jersey Cheese Festival
Jersey’s traditional country fayre combines a variety of food stalls, trade stalls, cattle shows, rose and flower shows, French markets, live entertainment, demonstrations and children’s activities. The World Jersey Cheese Festival forms a separate section of the Foire, where Jersey milk cheeses from around the world are entered into a breed-specific cheese competition. Sample the winning cheeses accompanied by a glass of Jersey cider or learn how cheese is made in the demonstration tent.
www.royaljersey.co.uk
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
Saturday 13th - Sunday 21st June - June in Bloom Floral Festival
Enjoy Jersey at its floral best with a week full of open gardens, demonstrations, flower shows and environmental walks.
www.jersey.com/floral
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
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.
Saturday 25th July - Jersey Fishing and Seafood Festival
Come along and enjoy a nautical extravaganza around St Helier harbour, with music, entertainment, craft stalls and a great selection of seafood to tingle your taste buds. The fishing fleet will be decorated and boat races and games will ensure fun for all throughout the day.
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.
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’.
www.jersey.com/walking
Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th September 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.
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 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 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
Sunday 11th October - Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon
The marathon starts in 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!
www.jersey-marathon.com
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
Saturday 28th 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….
