Camana
Bay is pleased to announce that the Farmers & Artisans Market
will return during peak harvest season, beginning Wednesday, 30
October. In addition, the shops of Camana Bay will open until 7 p.m.
on Wednesdays for late-night shopping.

As a
vibrant town centre constantly growing, Camana Bay is a must-visit
for international visitors and locals alike. This event, taking place
on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., will allow for 40 local vendors
to showcase and sell a mix of their produce, local speciality food
items and artisanal and craft products.

You can
expect to see familiar farmers and artisans as well as new faces
offering items such as handmade soaps and lotions, handcrafted
artwork and souvenirs, fresh and colourful crops including mangos,
breadfruit, callaloo, ackee, and more at stalls lining the Paseo.
With a range of items, there is something for everyone to discover at
the Farmers & Artisans Market.

Artist
Shilpa Tagalpallewar, who has long been a fixture at Camana Bay’s
markets, is grateful for the return of the market during the upcoming
holiday season. “As
an artist, working at the Camana Bay Artisans Market since its
opening allows me to achieve my dreams and showcase my talents and
skills through my art,” Ms.
Tagalpallewar said. “As an
artist [who has worked] in the Cayman Islands for 11 years doing
henna tattoos and scenery paintings, the market affords me the
opportunity to evolve my [skills] to handicrafts and jewellery.”

Ms.
Tagalpallewar said she will be coming back with her same spirit and
enthusiasm, showcasing her acrylic paintings, hand-painted wooden
plaques laced with motivational quotes and many more handmade
souvenirs. “I know many of us artists are extremely excited for the
revival of the market and look forward to the many upcoming
opportunities to showcase our local art,” she added.

Another
artisan who will be returning to the market is Maria Leggatt of
Island Girl Crafts, whose craft obsession started back in 2017 after
a friend suggested getting a booth at a local Christmas craft fair.
She started out making driftwood birthday calendars then added
handmade compresses scented with calming scents before showing her
support for the plastic-free movement in Cayman by making reusable
beeswax food wraps and snack bags. Her latest handiwork consists of
recycling cigar boxes and turning them into island-themed treasure
chests.

“I’m
thrilled for the return of the Farmers & Artisans Market at
Camana Bay; there are not a lot of regular venues for local crafters
to sell their product,” Ms. Leggatt said. “Camana Bay has
such a warm and friendly atmosphere which encourages locals and
visitors to come and see what’s going on in the market.”

Camana
Bay offers a lively, family-friendly atmosphere and the relaunch of
the Farmers & Artisans Market serves to enhance the visitor
experience. This ritual event brings hundreds of people to the town
every week as visitors pick up special keepsakes to remind them of
their island trip. Residents have the added benefit of collecting
fresh produce to make a healthy meal at home. Visitors and locals
alike can also take the opportunity to stock up on Cayman treasures
and support local artisans.

The
Wednesday late-night shopping at Camana Bay’s shops will make it
easy for patrons to peruse the market, enjoy some evening shopping
and then stop for dinner or a movie with the family.

Continuing
with the theme of supporting all things local, Wednesdays continue to
see foodies come out week after week for a new and fresh dining
experience with the popular Flavour Tour, presented by Camana Bay and
Market Street Group. The menu incorporates local ingredients bought
fresh from that morning’s market. While progressing through the
tour’s stops, watch local artists paint live as part of KARoo’s
Open Canvas event.

The
public is encouraged to come out and enjoy the seasonal market and
engage in local experiences at Camana Bay.

For
more information on the Farmers & Artisans Market, visit
camanabay.com/event.

ABOUT CAMANA BAY

A destination within a
destination, Camana Bay is a vibrant town located in the heart of
Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory.

Situated on 685 acres
between Seven Mile Beach and the North Sound, this mixed-use
master-planned community is one of the first examples of New Urbanism
in the Caribbean.

Developed by Dart Real
Estate, Camana Bay offers
more than 650,000 square feet of
commercial office and retail space as well as 63 luxury apartments
available for long-term lease, public spaces for all to enjoy,
world-class shopping and dining, as well as family-friendly
entertainment, events and attractions.

For more information, visit camanabay.com and keep up with the latest developments on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.

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Farmers Artisans
Market.jpg: The weekly Farmers & Artisans Market returns to
Camana Bay for peak harvest season.