Calendar of Events 2009

Last updated August, 26 2009

Opening Ceremony with Turtle Release & Paddle for Peace

The first day of Kuta Karnival! Join the baby sea turtles on the Kuta beach at sunset and watch surfers from around the world welcome the Kuta Karnival.

Time: Saturday 19 September 2009, 3pm to 6pm.
Venue: Balawista Lifeguard Corner.

Kite Festival

Look up to the sky and enjoy the colours of the Bali kites.

Time: Saturday 19 September 2009, 3pm to 6pm.
Venue: Balawista Lifeguard Corner.

Puja Shanti

Participate and let’s resonate peace, from Bali to the entire world.

Time: Sunday 20 September 2009, sunset time.
Venue: Seminyak Beach.

Mepantigan Balinese Martial Art

See wrestling on sand at this sunset performance.

Time:
(Day 1) Sunday 20 September 2009, 3pm to 6pm.
(Day 2) Monday 21 September 2009, 3pm to 6pm.
(Day 3) Tuesday 22 September 2009, 3pm to 6pm.
 

Venue: Main Tent.

“Morning of the Earth” Yoga

To all Yoga practitioners! Come and join this sunrise celebration on Seminyak Beach.

Time: Monday 21 September 2009, sunrise time.
Venue: Seminyak Beach.

Bali Hotels Association’s Bartender Competition

Watch Bali’s best bartenders compete on the beach… the party ingredient is Balimoon!

Time: Wednesday 23 September 2009, 3pm to 6pm.
Venue: Main Tent.

Sunset Dances 

Must see! Balinese traditional dances on the beach every sunset time. This is why Kuta Karnival always attracts a crowd of admirers.

Time: Wednesday 23 September until Saturday 26 September 2009, 5pm to 6pm.
Venue: Seminyak Beach.

Graffiti Cartoon Expose

Cartoonists from around Bali show off their talents.

Time: Everyday from Saturday 19 September until Sunday 27 September 2009, 4pm to 7pm.
Venue: Main Tent.

T-Shirt Cartoon Competition

Calling tourists and locals… please join our cartoon competition and win for yourself great prizes.

Time: Sunday 20 September 2009, 4pm to 7 pm.
Venue: Main Tent.

Mini Cartoon Exhibition

Laugh out loud, visit the cartoon exhibition!

Time: Everyday from Saturday 19 September until Sunday 27 September 2009, all day.
Venue: Main Tent.

Youth Race

Calling all high-school boys and girls… please join the amazing race.

Time:
(Day 1) Friday 25 September 2009, 10am to 7 pm.
(Day 2) Saturday 26 September 2009, 2pm to 7 pm.

Venue: start at Main Tent.

Movie Screening

Watch a movie on the beach!

Time: Everyday from Sunday 20 September until Saturday 26 September 2009, 7pm to 9pm.
Venue: Main Tent.

Barong Reptile Show

Get up close and personal with the friendly reptiles of Bali… join Reptile Feeding Contest, workshop, body painting and there is also a giant snake!

Time: Everyday from Monday 21 September until Saturday 26 September 2009, 4pm to 7pm.
Venue: Main Tent.

Street Art & Sand Sculpture Competition

Catch art on the streets of Kuta and when the weekend sunset comes, do art on the beach of Kuta.

Time: Everyday from Wednesday 23 September until Saturday 26 September 2009, all day.
Venue: Main Tent.

SFO & Oakley Present Open Stage

You want to show off your talent in music, singing or dancing? Come up to the Open Stage!

Time:
(Day 1) Tuesday 22 September 2009, 10am to 3pm.
(Day 2) Wednesday 23 September 2009, 10am to 3pm.

Venue: Main Tent.

Kuta Young Architects

See what the young ones are building on.

Time: Everyday from Saturday 19 September until Sunday 27 September 2009, all day.
Venue: Main Tent.

Youth Info Centre

Find more information about how exciting teenage years are.

Time: Everyday from Saturday 19 September until Sunday 27 September 2009, all day.
Venue: Main Tent.

Raremotion Artist Series

Students of the Arts Institute exhibit their works on Kuta beach.

Time: Everyday from Saturday 19 September until Sunday 27 September 2009, all day.
Venue: Main Tent.

Bali Blogger Community

Internet-mania… come and introduce yourself to the Bali Blogger Community.

Time: Everyday from Saturday 19 September until Sunday 27 September 2009, all day.
Venue: Main Tent.

Environment Day

Join fun games and learn about what you can do for our earth!

Time: Saturday 26 September 2009, 9am to 1pm.
Venue: Main Tent.

Surfer Girl Presents the Surfer Girl Big Splash ‘09

Join two days of fun on the beach… if you surf, try the competition to win some great prizes however if you don’t, then just join the laughter with friends and family!

Time:
(Day 1) Thursday 24 September 2009, 9am to 5pm.
(Day 2) Friday 25 September 2009, 9am to 5pm.

Venue: Main Tent.

Cardinal Music Awards

Listen to fabulous music on the beach and see young bands compete for the grand prize in the midst of fabulous fashion shows.

Time: Friday 25 September 2009, 4pm to 10pm.
Venue: Main Tent.

Bali Food Festival

Food, food, food and more of delicious food!

Time:
(Day 1) Friday 25 September 2009, lunch and dinner.
(Day 2) Saturday 26 September 2009, lunch and dinner.
(Day 3) Sunday 27 September 2009, lunch and dinner.

Venue: Legian beach.

Fishing Fun

Join the fishermen and come back to cook your own catch of the day!

Time: Sunday 27 September 2009, 2pm to 6pm.
Venue: start from Bali Food Festival stage on Legian beach.

Street Parade & Closing Ceremony

At the closing of nine-day event, watch a carnival on the streets of Kuta with decorated cars, music and dancing!

Time: Sunday 27 September 2009, 3pm to 7pm.
Venue: Starting from Anggrek Inn, along the streets of Kuta, ending at the new Kuta Gates/Candi Bentar Kuta.