Current Events and News from the Cayman Islands

Ash Wednesday - Public Holiday, March 9, 2011

Cayman Brac Agriculture Show, March 12, 2011

The Agriculture Show is now held at its new site on top of the bluff.  This well-attended event features displays of local produce, award-winning animals, arts and crafts, food booths and entertainment by local musicians including the Cayman Brac Government Band. An added attraction of the 2008 show were performances of the world famous Jesse White Tumbling Team from Chicago, who thrilled attendees with their spectacular acrobatic feats. The 2008 show attracted over 1,300 people with many visitors coming from Grand Cayman for the day or the entire weekend.  Unfortunately, due to Hurricane Paloma the Ag Show was cancelled in 2009.  In 2010 the Agricultural Show was reduced to a one-day event and this will be the case in 2011.  Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Agricultural Grounds on the Bluff.

Rotary Club of Cayman Brac Annual Bike-a-thon, March 20th

Lions Club of Cayman Brac, Fish Your Style & Finale of Biggest Loser Competition, March 27th

April 22 - Public Holiday, Good Friday

April 25 - Public Holiday, Easter Monday

April 29 - Public Holiday, Royal Wedding Holiday

Brac Jackpot Annual fishing Tournament, May 13 - 15

Contact Kenny Ryan for more information at:  345-925-3844

Lion's Club Cayman Brac Miss Teen Competition - May 14

Discovery Day - Public Holiday, May 16th

Queen's Birthday - Public Holiday, June 13th

Constitution Day - Public Holiday, July 4th

Cayman Brac Family Week, July (TBA)
Join in the fun with your entire Family!

In July you and your family can enjoy a fun-filled week on Cayman Brac. There will be activities for everyone. Tour the island with a naturalist guide, search for endemic birds with an ornithologist, explore the tide pools and turtle grass with an environmentalist, cool off with a snorkel on a pristine reef, kick off your shoes at a cookout, enjoy the sea breezes on a boat trip around the Brac. Of course, you can always just relax in a hammock or watch a million stars. Brac Caribbean Beach Village and Carib Sands Beach Resort are offering accommodation packages for this jam-packed week. For more information visit www.naturecayman.com and click on the Events menu.

Steve Foster's Fireworks Display, December 25, 2012

Locals and visitors to Cayman Brac alike can be found flocking to Steve Foster's house on the south side of the Brac to enjoy Steve's bi-annual fireworks display.  The professionally created fireworks show is one of the highlights of the Christmas Season on Cayman Brac.  The fireworks display is an event for the Island's children but everyone is welcome.  There is a true party atmosphere with novelty items available for the children and plenty of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.  The 2006 fireworks show was spectacular and lasted for over 25 minutes with the explosions echoing back from the bluff.  This is an event not to be missed!

Lost City of Atlantis submerged on North side of the Brac near Radar Reef

 Foots, an artist and Cayman Brac resident, is creating a series of sculptures that will become his own version of the Lost City of Atlantis.  The first phase of this artificial reef has been sunk off the north side of Cayman Brac, near Radar Reef.  This first phase consists of the Archway of Atlantis and the Elders' Way.  The Archway is made-up of two columns on bases weighing 21,000 lbs each supporting a cross-beam.  The Elders' Way is a series of five-foot columns marking the way to the Inner Circle of Light.  The Inner Circle is defined by eleven columns surrounding a Sundial.  The Sundial weighs 2,600 lbs and is supported by a 5,600 lb base.  For more information about the Atlantis Project you can check out the web site www.atlantiscaymanbrac.com

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