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Cayman Islands: Pedro Castle Is Going Coco Nuts!

House IMG_9690 IMG_9683 IMG_9681[Pedro Castle hosting first annual Coconut Festival February 20]

Savannah, Grand Cayman, February 4, 2016– Pedro Castle has teamed up with the makers of documentary Bright Spot – Tamer Soliman and Rob Tyler – to celebrate the Cayman Coconut and preserve its ties to Cayman culture and heritage!

Pedro Castle will be going Coco Nuts with local vendors showcasing all products made with the Cayman Coconut – food, drinks, beauty products, crafts and games. The documentary Bright Spot will also be showing from 2PM – 3PM in the Theatre. It’s going to be a fun packed day for all the family at the National Historic Site!

The event is in support of a growing coconut industry in Cayman and gives local vendors the opportunity to showcase their products. The celebrations are warmly welcomed by CEO of the Tourism Attraction Board, Mr. Gilbert Connolly.

“We are very pleased to be hosting this cultural event at Pedro Castle and are enthusiastic for the opportunities it will bring to the Cayman Community” – Mr. Gilbert Connolly, CEO, Tourism Attraction Board

Nutritionist and Film-Maker, Tamer Soliman explains that;
“Coco Fest is really about celebrating the Cayman Coconut – a bountiful food source with legendary properties, and a traditional staple in the Caymanian diet” – Tamer Soliman, Nutritionist and Film-Maker
Coco Fest will take place at Pedro Castle in Savannah on February 20 from 12PM to 4PM. Admission for adults is $5 CI and kids under 12 go free.

Coco Fest at Pedro

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