Aruba - Adventure Guide to Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao - page 61

Annual Events

TIP: For information and exact dates on these
events, contact the Special Events Department of the
Aruba Tourism Authority, 582-3777, 800-862-

7822 (in the US and Canada), or 297-582-3777 (on
Aruba).

April
Aruba Bartenders Contest is a yearly competition sponsored by the
island's Bartenders Association, the people who bring you the best cock-
tails in the Caribbean. The maker of the best original drink is sent to the
regional Latin American Bartenders Contest.
April through August, the Watapana Food and Art Festival is held
every Wednesday on Palm Beach between the Hyatt and Allegro Resorts
from 6 pm until 8 pm.
June-July
Aruba Jazz and Latin Music Festival , a two-day event, features well-
known musical stars performing together and individually.
Aruba Hi-Winds Windsurfing Pro-Am World Challenge is one of the
most popular competitions in the Caribbean, with participants from 30
countries vying for the prestigious Aruba Hi-Winds title. Windsurfers of
all ages and skill levels compete for prizes in six categories. www.aruba-
hiwinds.com.
July
Heineken Music Festival invites bands from throughout the Caribbean
to perform in a free concert. It's usually held the first week of July. 297-

582-9093.
August
Aruba International Pro-Am Golf Tournament , held at Tierra del Sol
Golf Course, is a two-day, 36-hole tournament. 297-586-7800.

October
Festival de Las Americas is an international event featuring music,
dance, and theater presentations at Cas di Cultura, a cultural center in
Oranjestad.
Deep-Sea Fishing Tournament , hosted by the Aruba Nautical Club at
Pos Chiquito, invites fishermen from Venezuela, Miami, Puerto Rico,
Curaçao, and Bonaire to participate in the annual event. Get more infor-
mation and exact dates by contacting the club, 853-022.