January

Carnival

in Dominica. Two days of festivities including parades, Calypso and Carnival Queen contests

May

Dominica Hike Fest

Hike Fest is held annually in May

July

Dive Fest

Annual water Sport festival Dominica Watersports Association

The Carib Canoe Race

One of Dive Fest's most popular events, racing in traditional Carib Canoes

September

Carib Week

Commemorating the Carib 'uprising' of September 19th 1930 with a week of Cultural events each September.

October

Heritage Day

-October 22nd - Annual National Holiday

World Creole Music Festival

Dominica World Creole Music Festival This festival, held the last weekend in October showcasing Cadence-lypso, Kompas, Zouk, Soukous, Bouyon and Zydeco music styles.
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November

National Day

-November 3rd - National Day Parade

Please note: Some dates are subject to change annually.