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JUNE 2008
Throughout June – Cayman Sevens
The Cayman Islands' International Sevens rugby competition, at the Truman Bodden International Sports Stadium in George Town, is a highlight of the international rugby sevens circuit and attracts teams from around the world. Website: www.cisevens.com
Queens Birthday celebrations
To honor the British heritage of the Cayman Islands, the queen's birthday is celebrated every year in George Town on Grand Cayman. The streets of the capital are filled with a full military dress parade, there is a 21-gun salute, and you can attend an open house and garden reception at Government House. Dates vary, and the event is not always on the queen's actual birthday. Contact the Cayman Islands Tourism Association at tel. 345/949-8522 or visit www.caymanislands.ky for dates and details.
1st June to 1st September – Cayman Summer Splash
Variety of family orientated events including free boat trips.
3rd June – Art Trek
After-school programme for kids where they take part in various art projects with a theme and then learn about that theme.
Contact The National Gallery at 345-945-8111
or visit www.nationalgallery.org.ky
14th June 2008 – 16th Annual Flowers Sea Swim
The 16th Annual Flowers Mile Swim will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2008 along the pristine Seven-Mile beach, Grand Cayman Islands. Swimmers of all ages and skill levels are welcome.
For more information, visit www.flowersseaswim.com or contact Dara Flowers at 945-5299 or email cflowers@candw.ky.
16th June 2008 - Jet Around Cayman 2008
For more information, contact Searlina Bodden at 949-8423
Third week of June - Cayman Island International Aviation Week
This annual air show, off Grand Cayman, includes aerial feats, displays, safety seminars, and a "fly-in" to Cayman Brac.
21st to 28th June - Rogest Art Down Under Week
If you are into diving and art, then this is the week for you! Hosted by Ron Stephen, internationally renown marine artist, its fun filled with morning diving, afternoon painting (beginners and pros are invited!), evening wine and cheese hours from around the world and an auction of one of your original canvases. Your inspiration will come from the ocean with a little help from Rogest, mixed in with some sand and salt water for texture and your creation will raise fund for the Coral Reef Awareness Program for children in Cayman! The plan is simple, to have fun, dive and paint. We promise you it will be an experience you will not forget. Hosted at Divetech and Cobalt Coast Resort in Grand Cayman with freedom, adventure and safety in a friendly island setting being the backdrop.
Contact: Divetech
Telephone: 949-1700
28th June – Butterfly Ball Fund Raiser, Silent and Live Auction
Silent & Live Auction by the National Trust
Original Art by prominent local artists, Jewelry,Exclusive sunset sail and much more. Benefits Childrens Education programmes of the National Trust.
JULY 2008
1st weekend in July - Taste of Cayman
This event, taking place on Grand Cayman, is the "eatfest" of the islands, showcasing a sampling of different cuisines from more than 40 restaurants. Live entertainment, games for kids, and tasty cooking competitions are also part of the fun. Contact the Cayman Islands Tourism Association at tel. 345/949-8522; www.cita.ky.
1st July to 31st August – A Blue Iguana Safari!
Come and meet the Blues! This one and a half hour fully guided tour takes you behind the scenes at the captive breeding facility and out into the forest and gardens of the park in search of our free roaming animals.
For more information, contact the Trust at 949-0121 or info@nationaltrust.org.ky
1st July to 31st August – Interpretation through Photography
Children can enjoy and learn about our cultural heritage as we visit the traditional homes on Boggy Sand Road though a camera lens! The trip will begin with a short presentation by Denise Bodden, Historic Programmes Manager, at the Trust office on South Church Street. Children are invited to bring their own cameras or one will be provided for you from the Camera Store. Chose your favorite photograph and it will be displayed at the Camera Store in George Town for a month. Join us the Camera Store to display the photographs and share your experience. Please call for reservations, space is limited.
For more information, contact the Trust at 949-0121 or info@nationaltrust.org.ky
July (date TBA) – Cayman Brac Family week
The annual Cayman Brac Family Week provides a variety of interesting and fun activities in beautiful surroundings.
After a tour of Cayman Brac, it becomes clear that its abundant natural wonders make it a genuine island paradise. Activities offered during the week include bird watching, slide shows, painting and crafts, balloon tying, star gazing, a scavenger hunt, snorkelling and cruises.
1st July to 31st August – Mangrove exploration Program
An interactive program that allows children to identify each of our mangrove species. An easy walk takes us along the mongroves and then a fun, educational activity to follow. We will meet at the Trust House to begin the adventure. Please call for reservations, space is limited.
For more information, contact the Trust at 949-0121 or info@nationaltrust.org.ky
4th July to 7th July – Cayman Islands Grand Slam
International Martial Arts Championships.
In 2007, the Grand Slam was held in Vancouver, Canada and hosted over 300 sports martial arts competitors (not including their supporters).
The Cayman Islands was well represented by a team of 21 athletes, who won a number of top positions At that event the Cayman Islands applied for and won the bid to host the 2008 Grand Slam. Countries represented this year will include: Trinidad & Tobago, Dominica, Jamaica and other Caribbean countries, and schools from Western Canada as well as Florida, Boston and New York in the USA.
www.purpledragon.ky
5th July to 12th July and 12th July to 19th July - Kids Sea Camp at Cobalt Coast
For the fifth year, Divetech at Cobalt Coast Resort will host the Kids Sea Camp in Grand Cayman. Its 2 weeks in the summertime dedicated to families with children. While parents are out exploring the walls and reefs of Cayman with diving freedom, the kids are enrolled in water-based programs learning to dive! The programs are fully supervised by Dive Instructors and action packed including marine identification, conservation, photography, art, underwater scooters, turtles and tons more! As our ambassadors of the sea for future generations, the children are taught to love the water and respect the marine creatures. It’s a jam packed week that fun for the whole family including Sasy, Seals, Jr. Open water, Advanced Open Water, National Geographic Diver and Adventure diver options for the kids.
Contact: Divetech
Telephone: 949-1700
AUGUST 2008
See July entries for Mangrove exploration program, Blue Iguana Safari and Interpretation through Photography, all running throughout August.
August (TBA) – SITA Brac Bash and Cook off
Contact: Chevala Burke at 345-925-0830
Email: sita@candw.ky
30th August to 9th September – Tek Week
A week of both Open and Closed Circuit diving on Cayman's walls, Tek Week is a week of exploration on the deep walls and shallow reefs of Cayman for divers, adventure to go where no one has gone before.
Situated on the pristine NW Tip of Grand Cayman in a unique diving resort, you will be entertained both above and below the water in a special setting of sunsets, the crystal clear aquamarine Caribbean Sea, and hosted to a week of diving and culinary delights. This is a fun filled program for diving couples. if you are not CCR certified - you can do a try dive on a unit to check it out! What a great log book entry!
Tek Week will not only be a great week of diving, but you will be able to dive with some of the leading experts in the field! We have a host of sponsors coming to the event to dive with you, entertain you with their knowledge, reward you with give-away items and a great raffle too!
Contact Divetech - 345-946-5658
Email: divetech@candw.ky
SEPTEMBER 2008
Date TBA – Rundown – A Dave Martins Comedy
A satirical look at life in Cayman through skits and music.
For more information, contact the Cayman National Cultural Foundation at 949-5477 or marketcncf@candw.ky.
30th August to 9th September – Tek Week
A week of both Open and Closed Circuit diving on Cayman's walls, Tek Week is a week of exploration on the deep walls and shallow reefs of Cayman for divers, adventure to go where no one has gone before.
Situated on the pristine NW Tip of Grand Cayman in a unique diving resort, you will be entertained both above and below the water in a special setting of sunsets, the crystal clear aquamarine Caribbean Sea, and hosted to a week of diving and culinary delights. This is a fun filled program for diving couples. if you are not CCR certified - you can do a try dive on a unit to check it out! What a great log book entry!
Tek Week will not only be a great week of diving, but you will be able to dive with some of the leading experts in the field! We have a host of sponsors coming to the event to dive with you, entertain you with their knowledge, reward you with give-away items and a great raffle too!
Contact Divetech - 345-946-5658
Email: divetech@candw.ky
OCTOBER 2008
Early October (date TBA) - International Scuba-Diving Hall of Fame
Some of the leading scuba divers in the world show up for this annual ceremony at The Harquail Theatre on Grand Cayman. Entertainment at the event includes audiovisual presentations of scuba-diving feats, live music by local bands, and a food-and-cocktail reception. Tickets cost from US$40 and are available at the tourist office. For more information, call tel. 345/949-8522.
NOVEMBER 2008
1st November to 22nd November – 31st Annual Pirates Week National Festival
This is a national festival in which cutlass-bearing pirates and sassy wenches storm George Town, capture the governor, throng the streets, and stage a costume parade. The celebration, which is held throughout the Caymans, pays tribute to the nation's past and its cultural heritage. For the exact dates, contact the Pirates Week Festival Administration (tel. 345/949-5859; www.piratesweekfestival.com
Second week of November - CITA Wet Fest
This is Grand Cayman's annual festival of watersports, including snorkeling, parasailing, and kayaking. Kiosks sell island food, live bands entertain, and wave-runner rides are offered. Contact the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) at tel. 345/949-5859 or visit www.cita.ky for more details and the exact date.
21st November to 29th November 2008 – International Story Telling Festival
What could be more romantic than sitting under the stars on a Cayman Island beach, listening to professional storytellers recounting traditional tales? The Gimistory festival will have you laughing, crying and may even scare the living daylights out of you.
The festival covers all forms of storytelling, including ghost stories, comical stories and stories acted out through calypso, mime and dance. In 2007, 15 storytellers from around the world, including Brazil, Jamaica and New York, had crowds captivated. The shows take place at various scenic venues around the islands, including on the beach.
The Arts Cayman website publishes full details of this year's programme as soon as they are available.
DECEMBER 2008
December date TBA – Cayman Islands Marathon
The Cayman Islands Marathon takes place each December in George Town.
The race route is flat, fast and IAAF-sanctioned, ensuring ideal running conditions. There is even live steel drum music along the way to motivate competitors and add some Caribbean flavour to the proceedings. The course runs through the financial district of George Town, along the beautiful waterfront and through some of the island's most pleasant neighbourhoods. The day features a marathon, half-marathon and relay race.
4th December to 6th December – 5th annual Cayman Jazz Festival
Nothing can beat good music in a magical atmosphere. Join music enthusiasts from around the world on one of the most beautiful places on earth; the Cayman Islands. Jazz Fest begins December 4th and continues through December 6th.
For additional information contact Rosa McLean, Manager, National Promotions and Events at rmclean@caymanislands.ky or (345) 949-0623.
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