West Kauai Business & Professional Association

Waimea Town, Kauai is the island's most ancient settlement and a capital from ancient Hawaiian days. Its history encompasses the turbulence of post European contact starting with the first landing in Hawaii of Captain James Cook on his extraordinary voyages of discovery in the Pacific, fur and sandalwood traders, to a dramatic stand-off of King Kamehameha superior forces by Kauai's King Kaumualii that lasted decades, Russian empire builders, to whalers and missionaries, and then to the growth of 19th century agricultural pursuits in rice, cattle and sugarcane bringing people from many nations … Asia, Europe and the United States. They all passed through and made Waimea a port-of-call.

33rd Annual Waimea Town Celebration -

Friday & Saturday, February 19 & 20, 2010

(Kaua'i) Continuous island entertainment with loads of food, craft & game booths, beer garden, contests and lots of sporting events. At the Old Waimea Sugar Mill, the fun starts on Friday at 4:30pm and on Saturday at 10 am. Free entertainment until 11 pm, both nights. Funding provided by the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, and Paradise Beverages (Coors Light & Heineken Beers). The old sugar mill site is provided by Kikiaola Land Company. Saturday events include a fun run, canoe race, rodeo, ukulele contest, ice cream eating contest. Check out the lei contest and cultural demonstrations at the West Kaua'i Visitor Center Friday & Saturday. Don't forget to collect the latest exclusive t-shirt design for the event. www.wkbpa.org and email: info@wkbpa.org.

More information can be obtained by calling the Waimea Visitor Center at (808)338-1332 or PR Chris Faye (808)337-1005.

Continuous island entertainment with loads of food, craft & game booths, a beer garden, contests and lots of sporting events at the Old Waimea Sugar Mill. The fun starts on Friday at 4:30pm and on Saturday at 10 am. Free live entertainment featuring up-and-coming and greats of Hawaiian music and more until 11 pm both nights on the stage next to the mill. Check out the ice cream eating and ukulele contests, games, crafts, local food favorites, the Coor's/ Miller & Heineken Beer Garden, The event is hosted by West Kauai Business & Professional Association. Funding provided by the County of Kauai, the Hawaii Tourism Authority and Paradise Beverages (Coors Light/ MGD Light & Heineken Beers).

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

February 19-21, 2010

Mountain Ball Tournament

Great play starting at 6pm Friday at the Waimea Athletic Field on the corner of Huakai and Hwy 50. Action resumes at 8am on Saturday & Sunday at Waimea Athletic Field and H.P. Faye Park in Kekaha. No admission for spectators.

Saturday, Feb 20, 2010

33rd Annual Captain Cook Caper Fun Run

10, 5, & 2k Run with a start time of 7am, Saturday morning. (Pre-Registration available at information booth near the stage area Friday night between 4:30 & 10:00 pm. ~ Late registration at 5:30am Saturday at the Waimea Plantation Cottages) Shuttle service to start lines from Waimea Plantation Cottages. Last bus leaves at 6:15 am so be there well in advance to check-in/or register for the race. Race takes place on the Hwy with the start line for 10k race at the Navy Housing Gate, 5k at Kekaha Neighborhood Center, and the 2k at Kikiaola Boat Harbor entrance. Entry fee includes t-shirt. Hosted by the Waimea High School Track Team. Free for spectators.

Saturday, Feb 20, 2010

Kilohana Long Distance Canoe Race

Traditional Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Racing along the Waimea shoreline. One of the signature events of the WTC and the first event of the Garden Island Canoe Racing Association season. Start times for the races Saturday morning - 9am for women, 10:30 am for men. Finished around 11:30. Visible from the shore at Waimea near the Pier. Race course determined by ocean conditions that morning. Hosted by Kilohana Canoe Club of Waimea. Free for spectators.

Saturday, Feb 20, 2010

13th Annual Ukulele Contest

Amateur strummers show their stuff with Hawai'i's favorite stringed instrument on the main stage at the Waimea Town Celebration. Starts at 1 pm. Grand Prize includes a brand new Ukulele! Sign up at the information booth Saturday. Sponsored by Scotty's Music.

Friday & Saturday, Feb 19 & 20, 2010

11th Annual First Hawaiian Bank Hat Lei Contest

Creativity reigns as children and adults show off their lei contest entries exhibited Friday from noon to 9pm and Saturday, 9am-3:30pm at the West Kaua'i Technology & Visitor Center. Awards ceremony at 3:30pm Saturday. Entry forms for lei contest available at the Visitor Center. Event sponsored by First Hawaiian Bank, Kaua'i Economic Development Board, County of Kaua'i and the West Kaua'i Business & Professional Association.

Friday & Saturday February 19 & 20, 2010

10th Annual Waimea Round-Up Rodeo

Events take place behind the old Waimea Dairy (between Waimea & Kekaha, look for signs makai off the highway). Friday Slack / Elimination Roping from 2pm (no admission this day only) until dark.

Saturday Grand entry and flag ceremony with recognition of the Hall of Fame Cowboys starts at noon and features many of our revered paniolo. Fun events from Steer Roping and Po'owaiu to Barrel Racing. Refreshments available. Bring sunscreens, hats and enjoy the family fun for the afternoon. Admission is $3.00 / under 12 free to benefit the Kaua'i Keiki & High School Rodeo Association.

Events are scattered over a two mile area and include Hawaiian outrigger canoe races, Hawaiian cowboy rodeo events, softball and 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, swim meet and a fun run. The purpose of the Waimea Town Celebration is to give West Kauai schools, clubs and non-profits a chance to fundraise. Many businesses and individuals are involved in preparation, manning booths, and participation. It is an event put on by community VOLUNTEERS. Proceeds go towards funding WKBPA civic projects, operating the Waimea Theatre and other programs throughout the year.

The aloha and unique character of the town come together for community events and the largest, held in February, is the Waimea Town Celebration. This year the event is 33 years old and hosts more than 10,000 people in a two-day flurry of events.

Saturday, Feb 20, 2010

11th Annual Lappert's Ice Cream Eating Contest

Age groups from young to old compete vie for the title of the fastest ice cream eaters in the west in front of the Waimea Town Celebration Stage starting at noon. Sign up at 11:00 am next to WKBPA Stage on Saturday. Limited seating in each category. Contest starts about noon

WTC Major Event Sponsors:

American Savings Bank, First Hawaiian Bank, Scotty's Music, Lappert's Ice Cream, Waimea Plantation Cottages, Kilohana Canoe Club, Waimea High School, Kaua'i Keiki & High School Rodeo Association, Waimea Theatre, West Kaua'i Technology & Visitor Center, Kaua'i Economic Development Board and the County of Kauai.

Kaua'i's largest and oldest annual festival, sponsored since 1978 by West Kaua'i Business & Professional Association. The Waimea Town Celebration is dedicated to providing non-profit organizations and clubs with the opportunity for necessary fundraising while promoting community unity and economic development.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Waimea Theatre Benefit Silent Auction

Silent Auction from 11am to 9pm at the Waimea Town Celebration Site. Gift baskets, unique items, and island activities for residents and visitors to bid on.

The old sugar mill site is provided by Kikiaola Land Company. Check out the lei contest and cultural demonstrations at the West Kauai Visitor Center across the street on Friday & Saturday. Don't forget to collect the latest exclusive t-shirt design for the event. Visitors to the islands will find a family-style atmosphere where they are welcome to share and get to know a community that has been well known for its hospitality long before the anchoring of Cook's ships "Resolution" and "Discovery" in 1778.

WTC Site Assistance from

Malama Rentals, Big Save Waimea, Ishihara Market, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Syngenta, Kanani Malama, Service Rentals & Supplies, Toolmaster, Garden Island Disposal, and many more individuals and businesses.

Look for the Nana's House/Salvation Army Booth to drop off non-perishable

dry good and canned food items to help our community!

We RECYCLE. Look for County of Kauai Recycle cans to drop off bottles and cans!

Friday & Saturday,

February 19 & 20, 2010

3rd Annual 3-on-3

Basketball Tournament

Great play starting at

6pm Friday at the Waimea

Athletic Field Basketball

Courts, on the corner of

Huakai Rd and Hwy 50.

Action resumes at 9am

on Saturday.