Waimea, HI
Annual Kaua'i Paniolo Showdown
Get Ready To See Hawaii's Best Battle It Out!
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Order of Events
Thursday, February 22nd!
7:00pm
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High Money ($50 a man) #7 Handicap
High Money Wahine Breakaway ($25)
Friday, February 23rd!
8:30am
Open Roping
#4.4 Roping
Mix Roping
Century Roping
#5.5 Roping
Friday, February 23rd!
7:00pm
Barrel Racing Slack
Saturday, February 24th!
9:00am
Opening Ceremony
Mayor Derek Kawakami
Po'o Wai U
Open Roping
Keiki Barrels
Wahine Barrels
#4 Roping
Rescue Race
Mix Roping
Double Mugging (Section 1)
Lunch Break (Dummy Roping BUCKLES GIVEN)
Century Roping
Rawhide Race
Double Mugging (Section 2)
Keiki Breakaway Roping
Wahine Breakaway Roping
#5.5 Roping
Ribbon Roping
Awards Ceremony To Follow
February
22nd-24th, 2024
Admission: Ages 2 & Up $10.00
Saturday ONLY
In 1793, King Kamehameha was gifted with five longhorns who directed him to place a kappa (protection) over the cattle, allowing them to roam and multiply. Little did he know it would lead to a booming beef trade and a high demand for ranchers in Hawaii. Because of this, vaqueros, or Mexican cowboys, arrived on the Big Island and Maui to teach the locals how to corral. Thus began the culture of the Hawaiian cowboy, known to us now as the paniolo.The world "paniolo" allegedly comes from the Hawaiian version of the word "espaƱol," as the Hawaiian language doesn't use the "s" sound. A cross between Mexican and Hawaiian cultures, the paniolo had a key role in society: providing a large source of income and trade for the islands. Songs were even dedicated to them in which their Mexican-inspired ponchos, wide-brimmed hats, and affinity for the guitar were admired. But, times have changed since then. Today, the upcountry population of ranchers is quickly dwindling, along with the culture.
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