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Festival Island 2008
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 2008.
For the full picture go to: www.jersey.com/events
29–30 March
Spring Flower Show
The Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural
Society invite you to their springtime show,
featuring displays, demonstrations and
competitions.
2–4 May
Jersey Open Petanque Competition
Join in the fun and test your skill.
2–5 May
Jersey MG Owners
Club Spring Rally
Every year more and more visiting cars attend
this prestigious rally. An exciting annual event
set against a beautiful island backdrop.
9–11 May
Liberation Festival
Join islanders to celebrate the liberation from
Occupying Forces during World War Two.
Festival includes heritage trails and access to
war bunkers not normally open to the public.
‘Liberation Day’ falls on Friday 9th May when
there will be a commemorative service and
islanders will celebrate freedom, reconciliation
and prosperity with an afternoon tea dance
and food fair.
17 May
Gorey Fête de la Mer
Set in the shadow of magnificent Mont
Orgueil Castle, Gorey serves up an array of
traditional sea food, with alfresco dining and
entertainment along the waterfront.
17–24 May
Spring Walking Week
Discover an island heritage and explore
Jersey’s natural beauty in a series of free
guided walks designed for all ages and levels
of experience.
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18–25 May
World Jersey Cattle Bureau
Conference
Fascinated by the Jersey Cow and the island’s
rich farming history? Meet the global
members of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau
and accompany them on all or part of their
conference. Learn about the heritage and
development of this famous breed through
a series of farm visits, tours and formal
conference sessions.
24–26 May
Foire de Jersey
Jersey’s traditional country fayre combines
with the Jersey Rose and Flower Show and
Island Spring Cattle Show to provide
entertainment for all the family. Activities
include a craft show, ring events, food tasting,
traditional country games and floral displays.
6–8 June
Jersey Festival of Motoring
Sprints, hill climbs, treasure hunts, cavalcades
and static displays give participants and
spectators the opportunity to come together
in an extravaganza of motoring from
yesteryear.
15 June
Dawn Chorus
Enjoy a concert in the east of the island
overlooking the sea as the sun rises, then join
your guide on an early morning walk listening
to the birdsong.
20 June
Solstice Celebration
Join islanders on a procession to the sea and
see the Wicker Man burn on the beach as
part of the solstice celebration.
21 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.
21–22 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 manor’s beautiful
grounds. Includes displays, demonstrations,
horticultural trade stands and traditional crafts.
27 June
Sunset Concert
Bring a picnic and a bottle of champagne
and enjoy an evening concert alfresco at the
magical Dolmen de Grantez as you watch the
sun set over St Ouen’s Bay.
5–6 July
‘Out of the Blue’ Maritime Festival
A spectacular maritime extravaganza around
St Helier harbour – street theatre, alfresco
food fair, boat trips and sea shanties. Visiting
Norman traders from nearby France will be
selling soupe de poisson, crêpes, calvados and
other ‘fruits of the sea’.
12–13 July
West Show
This biannual country show takes place in the
country Parish of St Peter and features rural
exhibits, craft stalls, demonstrations and food
tastings associated with a traditional country
‘fayre’. Visitors will also be introduced to the
island’s most famous residents – the beautiful
Jersey Cow.
14–15 August
Battle of Flowers Carnival
One of the most spectacular carnivals in
Europe. Enjoy flower-festooned floats,
musicians, dancers and entertainers, all
creating a tremendous atmosphere for one of
the highlights in Jersey’s summer calendar.
21 August
Gorey Fête
Family fun, beach events, yard of ale and
spaghetti eating competitions, and alfresco
eating all day in a picturesque harbour setting.
30–31 August
Jersey Live Music Festival
A full line up of cutting-edge international
and UK acts at the biggest little ‘Indie Rock’
festival in the British Isles.
5–7 September
Jersey Regatta
The island’s ‘flagship’ sailing event celebrates
its 10th year and welcomes visiting yachts
from the UK, Channel Islands and France.
St Aubin’s Bay, the dedicated sailing area, will
offer a full programme of races for dinghies,
beach catamarans, sports boats and racer/
cruising yachts.
11 September
International Air Display
The skies above Jersey come alive to the
sights and sounds of one of the largest free
air displays in Europe.
13–20 September
Autumn Walking Week
Experience Jersey’s wonderful autumnal
colours and join in a full and free programme
of unique countryside, coastal and historical
walks with some of the island’s most
experienced guides. Highlight of the week is
the ‘Around Island Walk’.
14 September
Canine ‘Come Dancing’ Tournament
Participants and supporters from across
Europe return to Jersey for canine
competitions and displays throughout the day.
22 September
Fête des Dolmens
Island-wide tour of archaeological sites.
Hop on the special dolmen bus and take a
trip back 6,000 years to visit Jersey’s
ancient ritual sites.
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