Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Agriculture Hon Juliana O’Connor-Connolly is delighted to support Little Cayman’s 2nd Annual Agriculture Show and by all account residents are looking forward to the event which will be held on Saturday, 24 March at the Museum Grounds.

Minister O’Connor-Connolly confirms that Mr. Linton Tibbetts’ family has graciously allowed his property to be used again this year for the hosting of the show.

“We aim to create a great family day with much to do, learn and see. The show attracts, on average, several hundred visitors and brings together a celebration of local traditions, crafts, produce and entertainment,” she said.

Chairperson of the Little Cayman Agriculture Show Mrs. Debbie Truchan, is working closely with the Chairman of the Brac Agricultural Show Mr Mark Tibbetts, the Department of Agriculture and the Ministry to ensure that this year’s show is another resounding success.

The highlight of this year’s show will be the tractor rides and coconut toss, with different age groups. According to Ms. Truchan, the tractor rides will mark a bit of history. She explained that the first known vehicle on Little Cayman was said to be a tracker. With a 70-year old tracker that has been restored by Mr. Sonny Johnson, the committee thought it would be a nice feature to add to the show.

In addition, last year’s popular dog show will return and residents will once again have a chance to enter their pets in the various categories, including best trick and best dressed.

The agricultural displays will mainly represent produce from backyard farming which is in keeping with Minister O’Connor-Connolly’s vision for Agriculture of making Agriculture everybody’s business.

“Little Cayman residents are committed to a sustainable lifestyle. Most residents grow something – mangoes, pumpkins, callaloo, peppers, tomatoes and all the resorts’ chefs have gardens. This is what this show is all about,” Ms. Truchan said.

Last year, the Little Cayman Agriculture Show attracted 19 vendors who displayed a little bit of everything – arts, crafts, jams and jellies and Ms. Truchan noted that the organisers were expecting a similar turnout this year. There will be a variety of foods on sale including local specialties, BBQ and jerked chicken. The Little Cayman Education Services will provide lemonade and coconut water.

Deputy Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly encouraged Cayman Brac and Grand Cayman residents to support the Little Cayman show.

“The show offers the usual extravaganza of colour, competition and showmanship along with displays, and is a great opportunity for social interaction in a close-knit community. The good thing about agriculture in Little Cayman is that just about everyone does their part. They understand the importance of backyard farming and rely on each other, with neighbourly support,” she stated.

Tickets costs $5 for entry and $10 to include an entry into the raffle. The first prize is $1,000, with many other prizes.