What's On In The Falkland Islands

There’s always a lot happening around the Islands! Falkland Islanders have a great sense of community; along with annual events there are also impromptu, one-off occasions so ask around to find out what’s happening at the time of your visit. Look out for dances, craft events, shearing and sheep shows, the New Year raftrace and a whole range of lively fund-raisers.

Annual dances include the May Ball, Winter Ball, Conservation Ball and Poppy Ball but pop up from time to time in Stanley and other larger settlements. Some are very fine affairs with ball gowns and evening suits but others have a casual feel. Brush up your foxtrot, quickstep, salsa or waltz and join in the fun. Beginners can easily be carried along, and will enjoy the fast pace of the Circassian Circle!

“Sports” is the Falkland Island term for events that link closely with farming activities. Horses are only occasionally used for farm work but proud horse owners enjoy the thrill of the chase at the races and demonstrating their riding skills at a gymkhana. “Stanley sports” takes place after Christmas at Stanley Racecourse, when people take to the saddle and also compete at other fun events including children’s races. Place a bet on the tote – there’s not a lot to lose! “Camp sports” are held at locations on East and West Falkland at the end of February with shearing, dog trials, the mechanical bull and treasure hunts adding to the entertainment.

More recognised sporting activities do happen in the Falklands, of note is the world’s most southerly certified marathon which takes place in the month of March. Attracting participants from overseas as well as Islanders, this is great chance to compete in a friendly event where everyone is cheered with an enthusiasm that belies the small size of the population.

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Stanley Marathon

Stanley

On your marks for the world’s most southerly marathon: Forget London and New York, for a real challenge don your running shoes for the world’s most southerly AIMS-certified marathon. The Standard Chartered Bank Stanley Marathon, now in its ninth...

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24 Mar 2019
Falkstock

FALKSTOCK 2019 🎸
Polar Latitudes have kindly agreed to sponsor Falkstock for a 6th year, to help raise funds for the Stephen Jaffray Memorial Fund!
Date: Saturday 30th March
Time: 19:30
Venue: Town Hall, Stanley
The Stanley Sports Association...

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30 Mar 2019Open 19:30 -
Remembrance Sunday

Stanley

The main church service will take place at Christ Church Cathedral followed by the Act of Remembrance at the Cross of Sacrifice, Ross Road East, Stanley. The Act of Remembrance will be supported by marching detachments representing the Royal Navy,...

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10 Nov 2019
Battle Day

Stanley

This national holiday commemorates the second major naval engagement of the First World War when a small British fleet destroyed the German South Atlantic Squadron. The 1914 Memorial, constructed on a headland west of Government House, is the focus...

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7 Dec 2019to8 Dec 2019
Santa's Grotto

Falkland Islands Emergency Services Santa's Grotto
Victory Green (FIDF Hall if the weather is not nice!) 5-6pm Monday 24th December
Before arriving at Victory Green Santa will be taken on a trip around Stanley by the Fire Service and the Police....

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24 Dec 2019
Stanley Sports Race Meeting

Stanley

They’re off - Stanley Sports Association Race Meeting: Stanley thunders to the sound of hooves with the annual Boxing Day race meeting providing fun and entertainment for all the family. A Christmas tradition, a horse race has been held in Stanley...

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26 Dec 2019to27 Dec 2019
Christmas Tree Festival

The Lighthouse Seafarers Mission invites you to share in our 2018 3rd annual Christmas Tree Festival to be held at The Scout Hut - Stanley 13th -16th December 2018.
An annual event for the whole community and through all age groups.

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West Falkland Ram and Fleece Show

The West Falkland Ram and Fleece Show will take place on the 29th December in the Coast Ridge Shearing Shed, Fox Bay. This is an open event and everyone is welcome.
There is a bbq around mid day at the shed, there’s a range of prize fleeces and...

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New Year's Day Raft Race

The Raft Race will start at 2.00pm. All rafts must be in the water and ready by that time.
Registration and inspection from 12.30 onwards – all rafts must register, £20 per raft registration fee.
The route will be from B Slip to the Narrows Bar,...

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Cape Pembroke Half Marathon

WALKERS and JOG/WALKERS are to report to the start line at 7am for a 7:15 start. RUNNERS are to report at 8:45am for a 9:15 start. The Start line will be by the Narrows Bar, Stanley. The race will finish at Victory Green, Stanley. There are no...

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Christmas Carols under the Whalebone Arch

Christmas Carols under the Whalebone Arch. Christmas Eve 6pm - all welcome to turn up and have a good old sing along. Any musicians who would like to join in, please get in touch with Paul Freer on 55940, or Louise Taylor on 21443 for info. All...

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Christmas at the Museum

Family Christmas Event - Saturday 15th December
Grott 6-7pm
8pm to midnight
BBQ lit at 8pm, music throughout the evening and lights being switch on at 10pm

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Falklands Craft Exhibition

Stanley

Annual Falklands Craft Exhibition will be held in the FIDF Hall and is open to the public. Prize giving and raffle draw will commence at 4pm on Sunday.
****This event is usually in September with dates advertised closer to the time.
Entries...

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14 Sept 2019to15 Sept 2019
Midwinter Swim

Stanley

Date to be confirmed but usually the Saturday after mid winter
On the count of three...take a mid-winter swim: Not for the fainthearted, the Saturday before mid-winter’s day (midsummer in the Northern hemisphere), a handful of plucky residents take...

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22 June 2019
Triathlon

Stanley

Adults (£45 teams / £25 individuals)
Swim - 750m / Cycle - 20km / Run - 10km
Juniors (£30 teams / £20 individuals)
Swim - 400m / Cycle - 10km / Run - 5km
Entries in by 19th November to sod@fioga.co.fk

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Liberation Day

Stanley

Liberation Day commemorates the end of the occupation of the Falkland Islands by Argentina in 1982. Islanders gather at Christ Church Cathedral to mark the occasion with a thanksgiving service, followed by wreath laying at the Liberation Monument...

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