Tobago Heritage Festival 12 July-02 August 2008
Tobagonians treasure their heritage and have united annually since 1987 to celebrate the colourful history that has shaped the culture of this beautiful and diverse island, which includes a mix of Amerindian, African and European influence. Each of the island’s communities stages their own production, which is a song, dance and oral extravaganza, including ‘Ole Time Tobago Wedding’, ‘Heel an' Toe’, ‘Bele’ and the recitation of folk tales and superstitions.

Leatherback Turtle Season, Trinidad & Tobago 01 March-31 August 2008
The beautiful beaches of Trinidad & Tobago are among the few places left on earth where the Leatherback Turtle comes ashore to mate and nest. Endangered and fiercely protected by law, these fascinating creatures can be observed on the beaches between the months of March and August as they lay their eggs and as their hatchlings emerge. Visitors can also learn more and can raise awareness of the importance of turtle conservation projects underway on the island.

TOBAGO MUHTADI INTERNATIONAL DRUMMING FESTIVAL 2008 - 2nd/3rd August 2008
The Tobago House of Assembly in collaboration with Muhtadi Productions will stage the 4th Annual Tobago Muhtadi International Drumming Festival at the Dwight Yorke Stadium on Saturday 2nd August 2008 at 8pm and at the Fort Granby Beach Facility on Sunday 3rd August 2008 from 10 am to 6pm. The two day event starts with a concert on Saturday 2nd August at the Dwight Yorke Stadium at 8pm. The artistes will also take center stage at Fort Granby the following day from 10 am to 6pm where there will also be live performances and drumming workshops throughout the day. Percussionists from all over the world will convene during the two days to play exciting and groovy rhythms from instruments which have captured the hearts of thousands worldwide.

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO INDEPENDENCE DAY.
- August 31st
Parades and celebrations across the Country.

TOBAGO INTERNATIONAL CYCLING CLASSIC - 25th/28th September
Come and see our Top Caribbean and Local cyclists challenge the best in World over 4 Days & 5 Stages for the Top Prize, as we celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of the Premier International Cycling Event in the Region.  
Cyclists from - Germany; Australia, Canada, Martinique, USA, Jamaica, Guyana, Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada coming to do battle with our Top T&T Cyclists.

BLUE FOOD FESTIVAL - 19th  October
An annual event of entertainment and cooking skills with use of local resources.

Diwali, Trinidad October/ November 2008
Trinidad is a multicultural and multi religious island and the festivals and cultures of all are celebrated nationally. The Hindu festival of Divali, or the ‘Festival of Lights’, is one of the island’s most popular religious events of the year. Villages glitter with the light from a multitude of deyahs, or small oil candles in clay pots, and Hindus welcome visitors of all denominations into their homes for food and sweets. Stories of light defeating darkness and good conquering evil are acted out in communities across Trinidad.

WTM - NOVEMBER 2008
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DIARY DATES 2009
Carnival 23rd & 24th February
Plymouth Jazz Festival April 20th-27th – 5th Anniversary