The Rotary Club of Antigua on Friday received a significant contribution from Automotive Arts and Outdoor World Antigua in support of its annual fundraising event, Colours 2026, which will be held under the theme “Welcome to Smurf Village.”
The event’s concept, centered on community empowerment and youth development, has resonated strongly with the management of Automotive Arts and Outdoor World Antigua, prompting a donation of more than EC$10,000 towards the execution of the highly anticipated fundraiser.
During a brief handover ceremony, owner Robert Shoul highlighted the reasons behind his support of the initiative.
“Supporting youth entrepreneurship is very close to my heart, and when I learned that this would be a major focus of the Rotary Club of Antigua’s efforts this year, I was delighted to come on board as a sponsor,” he said.
Shoul continues a proud family tradition of service, following in the footsteps of his late father, Mr. Stephen Shoul, who was a long-serving member of the Rotary Club of Antigua.
Colours Fete is the organization’s flagship fundraising event, with proceeds supporting the Rotary Club’s many community-based projects and initiatives across Antigua and Barbuda.
Group Manager Marsha Kalloo said the Automotive Arts and Outdoor World team is committed to helping create a memorable experience for patrons attending the event.
“We have some exciting plans for all our patrons. We hope to elevate the experience with a special glow-in-the-dark miniature golf zone within Smurf Village, complete with lots of prizes and surprises,” she said.
Colours 2026: Welcome to Smurf Village will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026 , at the Coolidge Cricket Ground , beginning at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are available from Automotive Arts on Old Parham Road and Tropic Wear in Heritage Quay at an all-inclusive cost of EC$300.
The event will feature performances by Kaution Band , Claudette CP Peters and the Disturbance Band , with special guest appearance by Menace XL , and will be headlined by The Original Burning Flames.