Under the theme “Solid – Stable – Soaring.”, the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for the following events of the 44th Anniversary of Independence, event deadlines are as follows: –
- Festival of Choirs – Friday, September 26
- Independence Calypso Competition – Friday, October 10
- National Schools’ Panorama Vendors – Friday, October 17
- National Independence Business Décor Competition – Friday, October 17
- National Food Fair Vendors – Friday, October 17
Forms can be collected from the following offices: –
- Ministry of Creative Industries, Old Parham Road (Upstairs KFC/INET Building), Tel: (268) 562-9605/06 from Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and Friday: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- National Festivals Office, Cecil George-John Building, Redcliffe Street, Tel: (268) 462-4707 from Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Note: Registration for Food Vendors will only be accepted at the Ministry of Creative Industries on Old Parham Road, as payment is required upon form submission as space is limited.
The Commission reminds all food vendors that both vendors and their assistants must hold a valid Food Handler’s Certificate. In addition, beverages are not permitted to be served in bottles, as mandated by the authorities. Vendors operating grills are also required to have a certified Fire Extinguisher.
Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the immediate revocation of the vendor’s license. The ABFC reiterates its firm commitment to ensuring safety and urges all participants to be guided accordingly.
