Crowning glory

Wessteros never looked so good as in the Kaua‘i Crown and Cuisine at the historic Waimea Theater, Saturday night.

The event featured a costume contest in a Westeros setting created by the ladies at the Gather Federal Credit Union, and samplings of Crown Royal whiskies complemented by the smoothness of Crown Royal and honey wine, the oldest alcoholic beverage in recorded history, made here on Kaua‘i by Nani Moon Mead.

The event kicks off the nine-day Waimea Town Celebration that includes a cultural presentation honoring Kaumuali‘i, Kaua‘i’s last king, a film festival, music, Hawaiian legends, a softball tournament, rodeo, outrigger canoe racing, and more.

The Heritage of Aloha Ho‘olaule‘a kicks off from 5:30 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight featuring the Super Duper 2 Ice Cream Eating Contest, the Scotty’s Music ‘Ukulele Contest, and a list of local entertainment.