This list of the main events of 2012 has been supplied by the nice ladies at Jersey Tourism Visitor’s Information Centre and is correct at the time of posting.
It is relevant to the dates Villa d’Oro is open. For information from November till February, please visit www.jersey.com
There will be other things happening. Keep an eye on my ’News’ page
Thursday 1st March – Thursday 12th April
Spring Specials
New season cuisine at extraordinary value. Over half of the island’s restaurants will be participating.
Saturday 31st March – Sunday 1st April
Spring Flower Show
The Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society invite you to their springtime show.
Saturday 5th – Monday 7th May
Jersey Boat Show 12
The 3-day show takes place right in the maritime heart of St Helier. Featuring power and sail, side by side.
www.jerseyboatshow.com
Wednesday 9th May
Liberation Day
Join islanders to celebrate the liberation from Occupying Forces during World War II.
Saturday 12th May – Saturday 19th May
Spring Walking Week
Discover an island heritage and explore Jersey’s natural beauty in a series of free guided walks. www.jersey.com/walking
Saturday 19th May – Sunday 27th May
Jersey Food Festival
A week long celebration of the Jersey Royal potato, 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.
Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th June
Spring Fair
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.
Sunday 17th – Sunday 24th 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.
Saturday 16th June
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.
Sunday 5th August
Airtel-Vodafone Jersey Seaside Festival 2012
Enjoy a day of traditional seaside fun at Havre des Pas for the whole family.
Thursday 9th August
Battle of Flowers Grand Day Parade
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
Friday 10th August
Battle of Flowers Moonlight Parade
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
Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th August
Summer Flower and Produce 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.
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd September
Jersey Live Festival
Jersey Live, the coolest boutique music festival in Europe!
www.jerseylive.org.uk
Saturday 8th to Sunday 16th September
Hidden Treasures
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.
Thursday 13th 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
Saturday 15th – Saturday 22nd September
Autumn Walking Week
Experience the wonderful autumnal colours of Jersey with some of the Island’s most experienced guides – includes the ‘Around Island Walk’.
Monday 1st October – Monday 12th November
‘Tennerfest’
Six weeks of great meals at fixed prices. Restaurateurs are offering menus starting at £10 with £12.50, £15.00 and now £17.50 options. www.tennerfest.com
Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th October
Autumn Cattle, Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show
At the Royal Jersey Horticultural Society show grounds.
Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st 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 25th – Saturday 27th October
Black Butter Making
Join the National Trust for Jersey and learn about the history and tradition of Black Butter making in Jersey. Yum!
www.nationaltrustjersey.org.je
