Bohol Major Festivals Schedule
Bohol has several festivals and community events that tourists can see and enjoy throughout different times of the year.
Sandugo Festival
Whole Month of July
Highlight – Street Dancing
Third Sunday of the Month
Tagbilaran City
About Sandugo Festival: A month long celebration to commemorate the historic Blood Compact of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna, which seals the treaty of friendship between Spaniards and Filipinos. It features cultural and historical presentations, agro-industrial fairs, pageants and other variety shows. Major highlight of the competition is the street dancing competitions, participated by participants from Bohol and other provinces.
Ubi Festival
2nd Week of January
Tagbilaran City
About Ubi Festival: A celebration of the harvest of the purple yam, known as ube or ubi in local dialect. Displays showcasing different varieties of ubi and ubi products highlights the event together with contests like the biggest ubi, etc.
Bolibongkingking Festival
May 23 – 24, Loboc Bohol
About Bolibongkingking Festival: A music and dance festival held in the town of Loboc.
Pahinungod Festival
May 1-10, Calape
About Pahinungod Festival: A festival held during the yearly town fiesta for Calape.
Sinugboan Festival
May 27, Garcia Hernandez
Sidlakasilak
August 31 – September 6, Loon
Sinu-og Estokada Festival
September 29, Jagna
Sambat Maskara Y Regatta Festival
1st Saturday of December, Loay
For an updated Bohol Major Festivals Schedule and related activities to festivals in Bohol, you may contact:
Bohol Tourism Office
CPG Avenue, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines 6300
Email: boholtourism@yahoo.com
Tel.: (63 38) 412 3666
Telefax: (63 38) 501 9186