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Quick Facts Batabano 2019 Thousands of revelers from all walks of life march, dance and otherwise promenade down Seven Mile Beach to the George Town waterfront in a wonderful menagerie of energy, song and whirling colors. The 36th Batabano carnival will be a true celebration of life, energy and joy, providing an outlet of entertainment for Cayman Islands residents and putting on an unforgettable show for visiting tourists. Launched in 1983 by the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman, Cayman Carnival Batabano is held annually during the first week of May and is a vibrant highlight [...]

Quick Facts Batabano 2020 Thousands of revelers from all walks of life march, dance and otherwise promenade down Seven Mile Beach to the George Town waterfront in a wonderful menagerie of energy, song and whirling colors.  The 37th Batabano carnival will be a true celebration of life, energy and joy, providing an outlet of entertainment for Cayman Islands residents and putting on an unforgettable show for visiting tourists. Launched in 1983 by the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman, Cayman Carnival Batabano is held annually during the first week of May and is a vibrant highlight [...]

Quick Facts Cayman Arts Festival May 9-12, 2019 The Cayman Arts Festival is known for its promotion of young artists from its After School Program and prominent overseas performers invited to perform on the island such as Joey Alexander, the Juilliard Jazz Ensemble, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Andrei Ionita. For the month of May, the organization is presenting a new project – the Youth Cayman Arts Festival Weekend – with six events in four days, catering to different ages from toddlers to adults, in various locations of George Town. “We are used to seeing our students [...]

Plane Facts Cayman Classic Nov. 25-27 2019 Cayman Islands Classic tournament field announced Caymax Sports Ltd. announced that five teams which advanced to 2019 post-season play headline the field for the third annual Cayman Islands Classic college basketball tournament Nov. 25-27.  New Mexico State and Old Dominion advanced to the 2019 NCAA Tournament, while Loyola of Chicago and Nebraska played in the NIT and South Florida captured the 2019 College Basketball Invitational championship.  Colorado State, George Mason and Washington State round out the tournament field which will be held at John Gray Gymnasium, just minutes [...]

Plane Facts Cayman Islands Classic November 19-21 Clemson, Creighton, Georgia State and St. Bonaventure, which competed in the 2018 NCAA Tournament, will headline the second annual eight-team Cayman Islands Classic college basketball invitational November 19-21 2018. Akron, Boise State, Georgia and Illinois State also will play in the tournament which will be held at John Gray Gymnasium, just minutes away from world famous Seven Mile Beach. "We are excited to host the second year of this tournament in the Cayman Islands!", said Moses Kirkconnell JP, the Honorable Deputy Premier and Minister for District Administration, Tourism [...]

Plane Facts Cayman Islands Marathon December 8, 2019 Sure, you could run just about anywhere in the world!  But wouldn’t you prefer to run on a safe, beautiful Caribbean island, surrounded by tropical flora and fauna, charming homes flawlessly landscaped and magnificent views of the sea?  Well, come run with us in the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon! The Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon will take place on Sunday, December 8th.  The event consists of a full marathon, half marathon, 4-person relay and a Kids Fun Run.  The race is only in its 17th year but we're [...]

Plane Facts Welcome to the Cayman Islands Triathlon We invite you to join us for the Cayman Islands Triathlon.  The Cayman Triathlon is one of the premier annual sporting events held on the Cayman Islands. Held on November 4, 2018, the event will attract a strong field of local and international competitors, as well as keen amateurs and spectators.  You can race Sprint or Olympic distances.  Two or three person team entries are welcomed for the Olympic distance. Dive into our crystal clear Caribbean waters, and come ashore to the world famous Seven Mile Beach.  Then [...]

Quick Facts Flowers Sea Swim 2019 The Cayman Islands, located in the beautiful Caribbean Sea with crystal clear waters, white sands and warm weather all year, is the perfect location for outdoor water sports. Over two decades ago, against such an ideal backdrop, the tradition of the Flowers One Mile Sea Swim began. As the event swims into its 27th year on June 15, 2019, we invite you to participate in what has come to be considered a must-do event for open water aficionados and has been named one of the World’s Top 13 Open [...]

Quick Facts Flowers Sea Swim 2024 The Cayman Islands, located in the beautiful Caribbean Sea with crystal clear waters, white sands, and warm weather all year, is the perfect location for outdoor water sports. Over two decades ago, against such an ideal backdrop, the tradition of the Flowers One Mile Sea Swim began. As the event swims into its 32nd year on 15 June 2024, we invite you to participate in what has come to be considered a must-do event for open water aficionados and has been named one of the World’s Top 10 Open [...]

Quick Facts Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament April 30 - May 3, 2020 When you think of the Cayman Islands, you think of tropical land surrounded by pure, blue water. Whether you would rather be on land or at sea, there is an unlimited amount of things to do. Cayman is known for their great fishing opportunities, and anglers love to take full advantage of what the ocean has to offer! Every year, the Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament graces the waters of the Caribbean. Fishermen travel from all over the world to compete! Participants [...]

Plane Facts Into The Woods The Cayman Drama Society is presenting “Into The Woods” at Prospect Playhouse.  James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece ...and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child; Cinderella who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk.  When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a [...]

Plane Facts KAABOO - Feb. 15-16 KAABOO is everything a typical music festival is not.  That’s because it’s a new kind of entertainment and arts experience designed around comfort, quality and good times. KAABOO’s operational team brings 25 years experience in the entertainment business to paradise. KAABOO was created by music lovers for music lovers.  An adult escape, uniquely curated to appeal to all five of your senses, with world-class music, inspiring contemporary art, hilarious comedy, incredible cuisine, craft libations, and personal indulgences.  You shouldn’t have to sacrifice comfort for great live music, and at [...]

Plane Facts NKY Fashion Show Dec. 6th NKY celebrates ten years of fashion with the Cayman Islands’ largest fashion event this December The Cayman Islands’ largest international fashion event in a decade is coming to Camana Bay on 6 December at 6 pm, as luxury retailer NKY celebrates ten years of fashion at Camana Bay with proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cayman Islands. Headlining the event will be global fashion brand BCBGMAXAZRIA, New York-based men’s luxury brand Robert Graham, women’s designer Hale Bob, and California lifestyle brand Trina Turk who are [...]

Quick Facts Pirates Fest 2024 Perhaps no other Caribbean nation celebrates its pirate legends and cultural heritage quite like the Cayman Islands, which erupts into a festival of spectacle and pageantry during our annual Pirates Fest. Embark on a 4-week journey of celebrating the uniqueness of each District, while learning the importance of how Pirates, Buccaneers, Corsairs and Privateers shaped our islands, the surrounding region and our Maritime heritage.  The islands will come alive again with delicious food, crafts and fun that creates an inclusive atmosphere for families and individuals alike. Pirates Fest 2024 festivities [...]

Plane Facts Pirates Week 2019 Perhaps no other Caribbean nation celebrates its pirate legends and cultural heritage quite like the Cayman Islands, which erupts into a festival of spectacle and pageantry during our annual Pirates Week in November. Pirates Week 2019 will start in Cayman Brac on Friday November 1st, move on to Grand Cayman on Thursday November 7th and finish up Friday November 17th in Little Cayman and will be another eleven fun filled days of mock "pirate invasions" and celebration of our culture and heritage!  Spectators will also enjoy a series of parades [...]

Quick Facts Red Sky at Night, Multi-Disciplined Art Fair Enchanting Evening Rich in Arts and Culture Join us for Cayman’s Biggest Night of Arts and Culture – Red Sky At Night!  This year’s date is Saturday February 29th! Cayfest, the Cayman Islands National Festival of Arts, is an annual celebration hosted by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation which showcases the cultural diversity and artistic talent that exists in the community.  The three signature events which take place during Cayfest are the National Arts and Culture Awards, Dress For Culture Day and the Red Sky at [...]

Quick Facts Red Sky at Night Enchanting Evening Rich in Arts and Culture Join us for Cayman’s Biggest Night of Arts and Culture – Red Sky At Night!  This year’s date is Saturday March 23rd! Cayfest, the Cayman Islands National Festival of Arts, is an annual celebration hosted by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation which showcases the cultural diversity and artistic talent that exists in the community.  The three signature events which take place during Cayfest are the National Arts and Culture Awards, Dress For Culture Day and the Red Sky at Night Festival. The [...]

Restaurant Month If you’ve always wanted to try a particular restaurant in Cayman or love to dine out but your budget doesn’t allow you as many nights out as you’d like, Cayman Restaurant Month 2018 is your chance to re-visit your favorite restaurant or branch out and try something new. Cayman Restaurant Month allows foodies to enjoy dining at some of Cayman's best restaurants at value-for-money by offering fixed price menus throughout the month of October. Organized by Cayman Islands Tourism Association and proudly sponsored by Good Taste, participating restaurants create delicious 3-course menus starting at just CI$15 [...]

Plane Facts International Scuba Diving Hall Of Fame 2019 Inductees Ceremony - October 4th The International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame announced four new members that will join the prestigious ranks of the 2019 Hall of Fame.  As selected by the board of directors, the latest inductees include Johnathan Bird, Lee Selisky, Dr. Adel Mohamed Taher and Hussain ‘Sendi’ Rasheed, joining fellow esteemed dive industry pioneers who are taking the plunge to help cultivate and revolutionize the sport of scuba diving.  On October 4, 2019, the new ISDHF members will be officially inducted into the [...]

Plane Facts Taste of Cayman – October 24, 2020 Love Food?  Love Drink? Find the very best of Cayman’s diverse cuisines, local produce and drinks to match at the Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival.  Held on October 24, 2020 at the Festival Green, Camana Bay, and bringing together all the flavors of Cayman, our foodie festival is heaven on a plate. With 32 years of Taste to celebrate, it’ll be bigger and tastier than ever before!  Taste of Cayman offers something for everyone.  From delicious ice-creams to grown-up cocktails, street food to gourmet [...]

Love Food? Love Drink? Your favorite food & drink festival will return on 13 April 2024! Find the very best of Cayman’s diverse cuisines, local produce and drinks to match at the Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival. Stay tuned for more info coming soon! With 36 years of Taste to celebrate, it’ll be bigger and tastier than ever before! Taste of Cayman offers something for everyone.  From delicious ice-creams to grown-up cocktails, street food to gourmet masterpieces, there’ll sure to be something to tickle everyone’s tastebuds. Come join us and indulge all your senses at [...]

Quick Facts Women’s Dive Day 2019 To celebrate Women’s Dive Day 2019 Divetech will bring together women hand in hand in an attempt to break their own World Record! In July 2018, 86 women at Divetech in Grand Cayman created a human chain along a 300ft line suspended at 15ft, thus ensuring the ladies were neutrally buoyant protecting the coral on the sea floor.  Last year the charitable event raised over $3,000 US for the Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Foundation as well as raising awareness for women in diving globally across [...]