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Culinary Month 2010 January -February

JANUARY

New Year’s Day

Public Holiday

12-15

Cayman Cookout

Culinary month kicks off with chef Eric Ripert in a celebration of food, wine and the natural beauty of the Caribbean at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. Meet world-famous chefs, sommeliers and spirits blenders with a weekend of tastings, demonstrations, tours and dinners.

W: http://caymanislands.ky/cayman_cookout/default.aspx

Street Hockey Tournament

Camana Bay

East End Surf Challenge

The East End Surf Challenge is a series of exciting Jet Ski Races with Cayman's top racers along with a Fish Tea Cook-off.

Contact Shane Edwards

T. 939-0902

W. surfchallenge.ky

National Heroes’ Day

Public Holiday

Taste of Cayman

The much anticipated food and wine tasting event organized by the Cayman Islands Tourism Association showcases a wide variety of Cayman’s restaurants. Restaurants setup stalls in Camana Bay where some of their signature dishes can be sampled and live cooking demonstrations watched

T: 949 8522

National Gallery opens at new facility

The new National Gallery will open its doors to the public at its new location of the Esterly Tibbets Highway. For the first time the National Collection will have a permanent home. There will also be a space for temporary exhibition, an education centre and landscaped gardens.

FEBRUARY

Art @ Governors

Art @ Governors, the island’s premier art event, takes place at Governors Square and on the lawn of Government House on West Bay Road. The event is organised by the National Gallery and is open to all.

W: nationalgallery.org.ky

7-9

Valentine’s Day Moonlight & Movies Series

Gardenia Court at Camana Bay

Ash Wednesday

Public Holiday

Kaibo Mardi Gras

The ultimate Mardi Gras party takes place at Kaibo. Drive or take the Kaibo Water Taxi to the North Side beach spot, where live bands perform and prizes are up for grabs.

W: kaibo.ky

9-18

Cayman Arts Festival

Celebrate this nine day arts festival with artists including Canadian Brass, Charles Yang, Juilliard Jazz Ensemble and the Ahn Trio. Then a finale event called a Big Song and Dance at Pedro’s Castle with massed choirs from primary and high schools, local dance students, and Young Musicians of the Year showcase the young talent of Cayman, with guest Musical Director Ronald Corp. There are also two exciting fringe events over the festival period as well.

W. caymanartsfestival.com

E. enquiries@ caymanartsfestival.com

Rotary Bed Race for Polio

Camana Bay

Little Cayman Mardi Gras

Have a ball at the most laid-back of Mardi Gras events. The biggest festival on the small island starts at Head O’ Bay and ends at the airport.

Ash Wednesday

Public Holiday

Cayman Islands Agricultural Show

Livestock and produce are the focus of this fun outdoor show, held at Stacey Watler Agriculture Pavilion in Lower Valley. Visitors can buy local products and enjoy events, including performances by local musicians and dance troupes, and horse riding displays.

MARCH

Observation Tower Run

Camana Bay

Orchid Show

The annual Orchid Show is a joint event hosted by both the Botanic Park and the Cayman Islands Orchid Society and is both an exhibition of locally grown orchids and a plant sale of specially imported orchids as well as an opportunity for gardeners to learn more about orchid growing.

NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tournament

Thirty-two teams will compete in the annual two-day event, held on Public Beach on West Bay Road. The prize fund for the event is US$10,000.

Date: TBA

APRIL

Good Friday

Public Holiday

Easter Egg Hunt

Camana Bay

Easter Monday

Public Holiday

Million Dollar Run

For the tenth year running, Million Dollar Run, the exciting power boat race, takes place over Easter weekend.

W: mdr.ky

Kaibo Kite Festival

Embrace the breeze and fly a kite at Kaibo’s annual kite festival. The family-orientated event, held at Kaibo Bar and Grill, allows participants to make and fly kites.

W: kaibo.ky

Earth Day Festival

Discover new ways to go green at Camana Bay’s annual Earth Day Festival. Eco-friendly products and services, kids’ recycle crafts and more.

28 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Junior Batabano

Carnival season kicks off with a parade for the kids. Children from across Grand Cayman don their carnival costumes for a colourful parade through George Town.

W: caymancarnival.com

Date: TBA

Rundown

Cayman National Cultural Foundation will hold its annual, satirical show, focusing on the news of the past year. Held at the Harquail Theatre.

MAY

Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament

One of Cayman’s most important fishing tournaments. For four days, anglers will compete to catch the largest Billfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Dolphinand Wahoo. $200,000 worth of prizes to be won.

W: fishcayman.com

Mother’s Day Portraits

Capture special family memories with a free photo session in one of Camana Bay’s beautiful courtyards. 10am – 1pm.

Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo in Cayman with a host of events across the island.

5-6 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Batabano

The adult carnival takes place with a colourful street parade and other events over a lively, fun-filled weekend.

W: caymancarnival.com

Discovery Day

Public Holiday

JUNE

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Public Holiday

Flowers Sea Swim

The annual, one-mile sea swim draws hundreds of swimmers from around the world as they compete for more than $100,000 in prize money.

W: flowersseaswim.com

Queen’s Birthday

Public Holiday

Jet Around Cayman

Those who enjoy high-speed pursuits will love the annual Jet Around Cayman race as top Jet Ski riders hit the waves off Public Beach, on West Bay Road.

W: jac.com.ky