The atmosphere at the third annual Little Cayman Agricultural Show matched perfectly with the island’s laid back character on Saturday, 23 March at the Museum Grounds in Blossom Village.
While preserving the character of a small town agriculture show and a place where backyard farmers and other exhibitors congregated to compete with their prized produces and arts and craft, the show was also a place where residents socialise and catch up with visitors from Cayman Brac and Grand Cayman.
Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly praised the exhibitors and all those who attended.
“Today is a proud day for serious farmers and hobbyists on Little Cayman who are happy to share the best of their island with visitors and fellow Caymanians from Grand Cayman and the Brac. I am sure that old friendships will be renewed and new ones created and this is the perfect occasion to do so,” she said.
The fair was officially opened by Dominica’s Speaker of the House Alix Boyd Knights, who also praised the farmers and those who submitted exhibits. She encouraged Little Cayman residents to continue their efforts in backyard farming.
Besides the displays, there was a fantastic lineup of entertainment featuring Localz Band.
There were food tents featuring stew turtle, fish and other local cuisine and traditional fare such as jerk chicken, hamburgers and hotdog, cotton candy and snow cones.
The baking exhibitors also proved to be popular. The sweet treats tables were as simple as a banana breads and ginger cookies and as elaborate as cakes in all textures and shapes, including that of a Little Cayman iguana. There were also local favourites of coconut drops and peanut brittle.
Also among the displays was a vegetable bouquet, made up of all local produce and created by Pedro Rodriquez. The base was from pumpkin, the flowers from beets and carrots and bell peppers provided the garnish.
The coconut toss proved to be popular among adults and children. Curtis Connor won the toss in the male adult category, followed by Wezleyann Pryce. For the children, the winner was Janae, followed by Anya Connor.
Ag show winners
Best in Photography – Martha Steinhagin
Best Photograph in Show – Terrestrial Mike Valley
Exhibitor – Arts and Crafts 2nd place – Debbi Truchan
Champion exhibitor – Arts and Crafts – Mirelda Messias
Special Caribbean Cake – Diane Fite
Best Display Booth at Show – Caribbean Marine Institute
Crop Farmer in Show 2nd place – Southern Cross Club
Champion Crop Farmer – in Show Carmen Clarke
Agriculture King: Pedro Rodriguez – Veg Bouquet – used local produce
Agriculture Queen Sherrie Hillman – Iguana Cake
Minister Special Award for Agriculture Spirit – Little Cayman Educational Services
Minister’s Special Award for Agriculture Spirit – Frank and Eulalee Bodden
Raffle Winners
$1000 winner, Evol Miller
iPhone 5 from LIME, Luis Matamovo
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