The Regatta is Sint Maarten's most famous festival for enthusiasts of thrilling sailing races, also known as the Heineken Regatta. This is a 3-day regatta held every March. The first day sees a race around the island, and then there are specially designed courses on the second and third days. At the end of each race, the day ends with a celebratory party. The event attracts sailors from around the world to compete.

The Regatta carries the reputation of "Serious pleasure" because its fans gather in a unique place where good beer never runs out for a whole week. The biggest names in sailing are always on the scene, and more than three hundred boats compete in a fun atmosphere. During this most famous festival of Sint Maarten, residents and visitors can see dozens of boats every time they look at the sea.

• Organization time: March every year
• Location: Sint Maarten

Carnival is the most famous festival in Sint Maarten, considered a high-energy, vibrant, and colorful celebration in a tropical paradise. This famous festival runs for three weeks, starting in mid-April and ending on the first weekend of May. Festivals are held on both sides of Sint Maarten, although on the Dutch side the big parade takes place in the capital, where people dressed in brightly colored Caribbean costumes dance in the streets to the sounds of soca and calyx music.

The Carnival in Sint Maarten is like a mix of New Year's fun, formal parades, and lots of loud calypsoes, soca, and steelpan band music together. While Trinidad Carnival is the largest and most popular in the area, Sint Marten Carnival has the longest festival season and is growing in popularity year after year. This most famous festival in Sint Maarten is like a party of the West Indies block where everyone gets together and has the time of his life. The famous Carnival is the biggest event of the year and one of the island's biggest attractions.

• Organization time: April or May every year
• Location: Sint Maarten

The Grand Case Festival, held on Victor Schoelcher Day, honors the abolitionist and congressman who led the campaign against slavery. This is the most famous festival in Sint Maarten, which takes place every July 21 and sees families come together to commemorate the abolition of slavery. Slavery was officially abolished in 1833, and the events that preceded and since have had a tremendous influence on the history and cultural formation of this Caribbean society. This most famous festival includes religious and military ceremonies, canoes, boats and bicycles, and traditional games along with musical entertainment.

The Grand Case Festival is the most famous festival in Sint Maarten that allows everyone to simultaneously explore local cuisine and craft, all mixed with wild Caribbean music. Sint Maarten becomes a pedestrian street from 6 pm to 10 pm so visitors and residents can tour the stands and sample local products, and watch Carnival dancers parade through the streets.

• Organization time: July every year
• Location: Sint Maarten

One of the most famous festivals in Sint Maarten, the Alliance Race is another major racing event on St Maarten's sailing calendar. The boats started the race from Simpson Bay in St Maarten, departing to St Bart's and then to Anguilla before returning to Margot Bay in St Martin, France to cross the finish line. This is an exciting experience that residents and visitors look forward to every year.

The Alliance Race is the most famous festival in Sint Maarten, which strengthens the links between the islands of Saint Martin, Saint Barthelemy, Anguilla, and the sailors that form each island. The main itinerary of this festival is Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten / Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy / Road Show, Anguilla / Fort Louis Marina, Marigot, and Saint Martin.

• Organization time: November or December every year
• Location: Sint Maarten

Founded in 2016 by Julian Prince, SXM Festival has become the most famous festival in Sint Maarten, providing a platform for internationally renowned artists. In March, DJs from all over the world come to light a fire on Happy Bay beach for 5 crazy days. No less than 3,000 people come from all over the world to enjoy an exceptional experience, 24 hours a day. A village was built for the occasion with decorations from another world. All this makes Sint Maarten more attractive to tourists than ever.

SXM Festival is increasingly becoming a big and famous music festival in true harmony with nature. This the most famous festival in Sint Maarten takes place in a heavenly environment, featuring some of the best international DJs and electronic music talent. SXM Festival is known for its respect for dance enthusiasts on the floor that gathers to enjoy the music in a beautiful setting.

• Organization time: March every year
• Location: Happy Bay, Sint Maarten

As always, in May, the Collectivity of Saint Martin celebrates Fish Day, which is one of the most famous festivals in Sint Maarten, especially since it's a big day around fish tasting. Since its founding in 2002, this most famous festival has been dedicated to the fishermen who are part of the heritage and traditions of Saint Martin.

Fish Day is an invitation to people to enjoy traditional fish dishes. A music scene will be completed on this beautiful day. This most famous festival in Sint Maarten appreciates the way of life of fishermen and fish culture. Many stands will offer a way to prepare their delicious dishes using fruits and vegetables to stimulate pallets of locals and visitors alike.

• Organization time: May every year
• Location: Sint Maarten

Each year, the association of marine experts Métimer organizes the most famous festival in Sint Maarten - Fête de la Mer. This most famous festival invites the elderly and children to meet on Grand Case beach to help them explore the sea and maritime activities. For two days, marine experts came to present their work and give initiations. The main activities in the program are windsurfing, knee surfing, windsurfing, snorkeling, diving, boat tours, kayaking, windsurfing, and even sailing. Activities on or in the water, supervised by truly qualified professional instructors. On the beach, inflatable games and activities are also available for the little ones.

The Fête de la Mer takes place in June over a weekend in the Grand Case, offering visitors and residents alike to explore all the maritime activities and trades at sea. The interesting thing about the most famous festival in Sint Maarten is that whether it's snorkeling, sailing, kitesurfing, kayaking, or canoeing, kids and adults alike, there's something for all everyone.

• Organization time: June every year
• Location: Grand Case, Sint Maarten

Billfish Tournament is one of the most famous festivals in Sint Maarten for fishermen and fishing enthusiasts. The Billfish Tournament is known as a deep-sea fishing competition in June on the Marigot Waterfront. Founded in 1997, this famous festival includes a thrilling fishing tournament that over the years has become one of the Caribbean's most popular events.

The Billfish Tournament is the most famous festival in Sint Maarten with tournaments competing for about thirty teams. At the end of each fishing day, a weigh-in is held to see which crew members have caught the most and all of this is subject to IGFA rules and regulations. This is a famous festival that attracts a large number of fishermen and tourists with a passion for fishing. After each tournament is a celebration party that makes the atmosphere at this most famous festival in Sint Maarten even more bustling and vibrant.

• Organization time: June every year
• Location: Marigot Waterfront, Sint Maarten

St Maarten Day is also known as Martinmas is the most famous festival in Sint Maarten. This most famous festival celebrates St Martin of Tours and is a traditional time for celebrations. The island of St Martin, of which St Maarten is a part, was so named by Christopher Columbus because he discovered the country on the saint's feast day in 1493. The festival is celebrated on 11 November and is a public festival so most shops are closed.

St Maarten Day is not only the most famous festival in Sint Maarten but also a popular children's day in many parts of Sint Maarten. Typically, on the early winter evening of November 11, groups of young children can be heard roaming the streets singing and reciting poems, holding small lanterns made from beets, or, more recently, from paper or tubers beets plastered in front of them when they knock on the door and sing songs or recite small poems in hopes of getting candy in return, similar to Halloween, but not quite as commercial.

• Organization time: November 11 every year
• Location: Sint Maarten