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About Cayman
Cayman Calendar of
Events 2019
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Butterfield's St Patrick's Day fun run
FAmILIes In The WILd
Monthly, throughout the year
Families in the Wild is a series of monthly activities designed by the National Trust to encourage families to get outdoors and enjoy nature. These activities not only foster learning through exploration
hATITude: BrunCh upOn A TIme
End January
Grand Old House
A glamorous and fun event, the National Trust will be hosting its annual gala
from 11:30am to 3pm. Patrons will be encouraged to come dressed as someone
Jose Andres makes a dramatic 007 style entry at Cayman Cookout
CAYmAn IsLAnds AGrICuLTurAL shOW
Ash Wednesday 6 March
Everyone loves the Agricultural Show! Now in its 52nd year, this event is as popular now as it was decades ago, with something for everyone at this family- friendly event. Pet a bunny, buy some
but also help to develop a sense of appreciation for all that is unique to our beautiful home.
Visit www.nationaltrust.org.ky or email marketing@nationaltrust.org.ky
CAYmAn COOkOuT
16 to 20 January
This is where culinary dreams are made, as visitors are able to get up close and personal with their all-time favourite chefs set against the stunning backdrop of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. Hosted by Michelin starred chef Eric Ripert, he is joined by mega chefs such as José Andrés and Emeril Lagasse, for an incredible culinary weekend, filled with banquets, dinners, seminars, discussions and fun. http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/cayman- cookout#
TAsTe OF CAYmAn FOOd & WIne FesTIvAL
January
Camana Bay
A hugely favourite event for locals which also now draws in visitors from overseas as well, just to taste delicious plates from some of Cayman’s top restaurants. Taste of Cayman Food and Drink Festival has quickly developed in recent years as one of the top food festivals in the region, located at the spacious Green at Camana Bay. Enjoy great food and drink all evening long, along with lively entertainment and a beautiful setting. http://www.tasteofcayman.org/
famous from history, whether real or fantasy, in full regalia or just highlighted by choice of hat.
COCO FesT
Mid-February
Pedro St James, Savannah
Who can resist the lure of the coconut while in the tropics? This is a fun, family day out that celebrates the coconut in great style. Eat coconut-themed dishes such as coconut fish rundown, salt beef rundown, coconut pie, coconut ice cream, coconut tarts and heavy cake, and enjoy in crafts, games, live music, beauty products, bouncy castles and face-painting, as well as all kinds of coconut products to try
and buy.
Admission is only CI$5 for adults and free for kids under 12.
CAYFesT
February
Cayfest, is the Cayman Islands National Festival of the Arts, showcasing local talent through an eclectic mix of visual arts, music, theatre, film, fashion design and cultural discussions.
Don’t miss the ‘Red Sky at Night’ festival which takes place in February, as part
of Cayfest, with live performances from dancers, actors and storytellers, as well as creative work by local visual artists and crafts people. Celebrated films from around the Caribbean and inspiring performances will also be featured. http://www.artscayman.org/cayfest
amazing local produce such as fruits, vegetables, sweets and cakes, watch brilliant equestrian shows, take part in a tug-of-war and have the kids let off steam on a bouncy castle followed by an ice cream (though the other way round might not be advisable!). http://www.thegroundscayman.ky/
BuTTerFIeLd’s sT pATrICk’s dAY 5k Fun run/jOG
March
Held at the Britannia golf course, this is one of the most ‘fun’ of all the fun runs! Get dressed up in your favourite Irish- themed gear and run for a good cause! Event starts promptly at 5:30 pm.
kITeFesT CAYmAn. kAIBO BeACh
Easter Monday 22 April
Kite making and flying is an age-old Caymanian tradition that is being kept alive at Kitefest. This is a free event – bring your own kite or buy one at the event. www.kaibo.ky
sLOW FOOd dAY
April
Camana Bay
Celebrate Cayman’s Farm-To-Table movement, with loads of fantastic food stalls, entertainment and a celebratory dinner to round it all off.
junIOr BATABAnO pArAde And FAmILY Fun dAY
End April/Early May
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