Come and experience once again the month-long festivity of Magayon Festival in the beautiful province of Albay. Discover, savor, and enjoy the rich history, interesting cultural heritage, wonderful natural wonders and the warmth of the Albayanos.
MAGAYON FESTIVAL 2011
Calendar of Events
| Event | Date/Time | Venue |
| MUTYA NG MAGAYON FESTIVAL 2011 Talent/Pageant Night | Apr 26*7pm-10pm/ | Albay Astrodome |
| (w/Ms. LARA QUIGAMAN and Mr. GUJI LORENZANA) | Apr 28*7pm-10pm | |
| GINOO NG MAGAYON FESTIVAL 2011 Talent/Pageant Night | Apr 7*7pm-10pm/ | Albay Astrodome |
| (w/ JENNYLYN MERCADO) | Apr 9*7pm-10pm | |
| CONCIERTO SA MAGAYON | Apr 1 / 7:00 pm | Albay Astrodome |
| (Opening Concert w/ATE SHAWIE and 6 CYCLE MIND) | ||
| CONCIERTONG PASASALAMAT | Apr 30 / 7:00 pm | Albay Astrodome |
| (Closing Concert w/ SAM MILBY) | ||
| 9th GAYON BICOL FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS SHOWDOWN SA MAGAYON FESTIVAL (Street Dancing Competition) | Apr 29/ 1:00 pm | Peñaranda Park |
| MAGAYON DRUM CORPS | Apr 3 / 2:00 pm | Peñaranda Park |
| COMPETITION | ||
| MAGAYON FESTIVAL LEGEND SHOWDOWN | Apr 1/ 1:00 pm | Peñaranda Park |
| (Street Dancing and Float Competition) | ||
| MAGAYON BAILE | Apr 13 / 7:00 pm | Albay Astrodome |
| (Ballroom Dancing Competition) | ||
| MAGAYON DANCESPORTS | Apr 13/ 9:00 pm | Albay Astrodome |
| (Open Ballroom Dance w/ Ms. PRISCILLA MEIRELLES) | ||
| SPONSORS’ Parade of lights | Apr 1 / 6:00 pm | Peñaranda Park |
| MAGAYON SERENATA 2011 Part 1& 2 & 3* | Apr 1, 10 & *23/ | Peñaranda Park/ |
| (Brass Band Festival) | 6 pm – 10pm | *Albay Astrodome |
| HOT-AW SA KAONAN | Apr 26/ | Peñaranda Park |
| (Sili Viand – Eating Contest) | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | |
| MISA SA MAGAYON | Apr 1 / | Albay Astrodome |
| (Opening Mass) | 8:00 am-9:00 am | |
| MAGAYON CHEERS | Apr 1 / | Peñaranda Park |
| (Official Declaration by Gov. Joey S. Salceda) | 9:00 am-9:30am | |
| RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONIES | Apr 1 / 9:30 am | Albay Capitol/ Peñaranda Park |
| (Trade Fair/ Foodstalls/ Exhibits) | ||
| ALBAY DAY CELEBRATION | Apr 3/ | Albay Cathedral |
| Ø Concelebrated Mass | 8:00 AM | Albay Astrodome |
| Ø Opening of Food and Culinary Arts Fair | 9:30 AM | Astrodome Compound |
| Ø Agro Industrial Food fair | 10:00 AM | Peñaranda Park |
| Ø Foundation Cultural Parade | 4:00 PM | Peñaranda Park |
| Ø Promenade | 6:00 PM | (Top Stage) |
| Ø Soft Launch, Dia de Galleon en Albay | 7:00 PM | |
| LIGAO CITY NIGHT | Apr 4/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Cultural Presentation | 7:00 pm-9:00pm | |
| DARAGA NIGHT | Apr 5/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Cultural Presentation | 6:00 pm-8:00pm | |
| LEGAZPI CITY NIGHT with SANTACRUZAN* | Apr 6/ 5:00 pm* | Peñaranda Park |
| Cultural Presentation | 7:00 pm-9:00pm | |
| LIBON NIGHT | Apr 13/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Cultural Presentation | 7:00 pm-9:00pm | |
| TABACO CITY NIGHT | Apr 8/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Cultural Presentation | 7:00 pm-9:00pm | |
| STO. DOMINGO NIGHT (Senakulo Presentation) | Apr 23/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Cultural Presentation | 7:00 pm-9:00pm | |
| CAMALIG NIGHT | Apr 25/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Cultural Presentation | 7:00 pm-9:00pm | |
| OAS NIGHT | Apr 26/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Cultural Presentation | 7:00 pm-9:00pm | |
| BACACAY NIGHT | Apr 27/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Cultural Presentation | 7:00 pm-9:00pm | |
| POLANGUI NIGHT | Apr 7/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Cultural Presentation | 7:00 pm-9:00pm | |
| SILYAB SA MAGAYON (Fireworks Display) | Apr 1, 8, 15 and 29/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 7:00pm | ||
| II. CULTURE AND ARTS | ||
| EVENT | DATE/TIME | VENUE |
| MAGAYON ART EXHIBIT | Apr 1-30/ | Atrium, Capitol Bldg. |
| 8:00 am-5:00pm | ||
| MAGAYON PHOTO EXHIBIT | Apr 1 – 30/ | Back of Capitol |
| 8:00 am-5:00pm | ||
| MAGAYON SONG CO. | Apr 14/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 7:00pm-9:00pm | ||
| KUDKUD – PAGA TURO-GATA…ROUND IV! | Apr 13/ | Peñaranda Park |
| (Competition on Coconut Milk Extraction and Parlor Games) | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | |
| LARO NG LAHI SA MAGAYON | Apr 12/ | Peñaranda Park |
| (Indigenous Games) | 8:00 am – 3:00 pm | |
| DARAGANG MAGAYON EFFIGY-MAKING CONTEST | Apr 3/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 6:00 PM | (Main Stage) | |
| III. NIGHTLY SHOWS | ||
| EVENT | DATE/TIME | VENUE |
| ROCKLAKAN SA MAGAYON (SMB) | Apr 1-30/ | SMB Stage |
| 7:00 pm-onwards | ||
| ABS-CBN Variety Show | Apr 11/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | ||
| HATAW AT GALAW SA MAGAYON | Apr 2 & 11/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Hip Hop Dance Revolution | 8:00 pm-10:00 pm | |
| MAGAYON BAND FEST ‘11 | Apr 16/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 7:00 pm-11:00 pm | ||
| Magayon Goes Retro | Apr 24/ | Peñaranda Park |
| RETRO MUSIC FESTIVAL | 3:00pm-4:00am | |
| LAGATOK SA FOLK | Apr 17/ | Albay Astrodome |
| (Folk and Country Concert) | 6:00 pm-12:00mn | |
| RAPADO SA MAGAYON | Apr 14/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Rap Concert | 9:00pm-11:00pm | |
| “3rd PAYASO SA MAGAYON 2011” | Apr 9/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Clown Competition and Stage Show | 6:00 pm-10:00 pm | |
| MAGAYON Band MASTERs’ Show | Apr 15/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 7:00 pm –10:00 pm | ||
| MAGAYON IDOL | Apr 12/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Veritas Minus-One Challenge | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | |
| A NIGHT OF BELLY DANCING | Apr 5/ | Peñaranda Park |
| WITH THE GYPSIES | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm | |
| SARI-SARING TALENTONG ALBAYANO | Apr 28/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Rabas Cun Rabas Media Production | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | |
| MIMA, MASKARA, ANINO, ATBP! | Apr 4/ | Albay Astrodome |
| (Mask, Shadow Plays and Mime Arts) | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | |
| “KUMPAS” | Apr 29/ | Peñaranda Park |
| A Night of Music and Dances | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | |
| IV. TRADE AND INDUSTRY | ||
| EVENT | DATE/TIME | VENUE |
| Magayon Festival TRADE FAIR 2011 | Apr 1 – 30/ | Old Albay Dist |
| Special Setting and Bayong Showcase | 10:00am –onwards | |
| Magayon Festival TRADE FAIR 2011 | Apr 1 – 30/ | Capitol Lobby |
| Special Exhibit | 8:00am-onwards | |
| MaGAYon Day : Gupitan sa Plaza | Apr 3/ | Peñaranda Park |
| (Free Haircut) | 8:00 am- 2: 00 pm | |
| MAGAYON JOBS FAIR | Apr 15-16/ | Albay Astrodome |
| 8:00 am-5:00 pm | ||
| Magayon FOODSTALLS/ | Apr 1-30/ | Peñaranda Park |
| BEER PLAZA | 5:00pm-onwards | |
| MAGAYON ART EXHIBIT | Apr 1-30/ | Atrium, Capitol Bldg. |
| 8:00 am-5:00pm | ||
| MAGAYON PHOTO EXHIBIT | Apr 1 – 30/ | Back of Capitol |
| 8:00 am-5:00pm | ||
| MAGAYON SONG CO. | Apr 14/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 7:00pm-9:00pm | ||
| KUDKUD – PAGA TURO-GATA…ROUND IV! | Apr 13/ | Peñaranda Park |
| (Competition on Coconut Milk Extraction and Parlor Games) | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | |
| LARO NG LAHI SA MAGAYON | Apr 12/ | Peñaranda Park |
| (Indigenous Games) | 8:00 am – 3:00 pm | |
| DARAGANG MAGAYON EFFIGY-MAKING CONTEST | Apr 3/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 6:00 PM | (Main Stage) | |
| V. SPECIAL INTEREST | ||
| EVENT | DATE/TIME | VENUE |
| KASAL-KASALON SA MAGAYON | Apr 18 – 23/ | Albay Astrodome |
| (A BRIDAL EXHIBIT) | 8:00 am – onwards | |
| MAGAYON FASHION SHOW | Apr 18/23 | Albay Astrodome |
| Designer’s Collection/Bridal Collection | 7:00 pm – onwards | |
| MAGAYON BIKINI OPEN 2011 | Apr 28 – 29/ | Albay Astrodome |
| 7:00pm-11:00pm | ||
| PHENOMENAL WOMEN: A Catwalk for a Cause | Apr 9/ | La Piazza Hotel |
| (Fashion Show) | 7:00 PM | |
| MS. MaGAYon Festival 2011 | Apr 1 – 2/ | Peñaranda Park |
| (Gay Beauty Pageant) | 7:00pm-11:00pm | |
| MaGAYon Day MARDI GRAS | Apr 9/ | |
| (Gay Street Parade) | 2:00pm-8:00pm | |
| Magayon Festival 5-COCK DERBY | Apr 7/ | Gallera de Legazpi |
| 7:00 pm – onwards | ||
| PRETTY PREGGY | Apr 16/ | Albay Astrodome |
| (Buntis Pageant) | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | |
| MUNTING PRINSESA NG MAGAYON | Apr 12/ | Albay Astrodome |
| Coronation Night | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | |
| “MGA HAYOP ANG DATING – MAGAYON ANG PET KO” | Apr 10/ | BU Grounds to Peñaranda Park |
| Dog Walk and Pet Show | 3:00 pm –10:00 pm | |
| FLORIAGE | Apr 1 – 30/ | Astrodome Compound |
| Garden EXPO | 8:00 am – onwards | |
| FLORIAGE | Apr 25/ | Astrodome Compound |
| Lecture Series | 8:00 am – onwards | |
| FLORIAGE | Apr 26/ | Astrodome Compound |
| Landscaping and Floral Arts Contest | 8:00 am – onwards | |
| Senakulo: | Apr 10/ | Albay Astrodome |
| MARTIR SA GULGOTHA | ||
| VI. SPORTS | ||
| EVENT | DATE/TIME | VENUE |
| MAGAYON X PLAYGROUND | Apr 10/ | LandCo Business Park |
| (BMX & Skateboard Competition) | 8:00am-5:00pm | |
| 2011 Magayon Festival | Apr 28 – 30/ | LCC Activity Center |
| National TABLE TENNIS Invitational Tournament | 8:00am-6:00pm | |
| SAGUPAAN SA MAGAYON 2011 | Apr 2,3,10/ | Peñaranda Park |
| (3-day Kid Boxing Competition Year II) | 5:00pm-8:00pm | (Top Stage) |
| 3rd Magayon Festival | Apr 9 & 10/ | B.U. Grounds |
| National Invitational AIRSOFT Tournament | 8am – onwards | |
| MAYON 360 – INTERNATIONAL 50-MILE ULTRA MARATHON | Apr 2/ | Peñaranda Park – Tabaco Road – Sabloyon – Legazpi- |
| A Run for Climate | 4:00 am – 7:00 pm | Front of Capitol |
| Bicol Regional KARATE-DO Championship | Apr 2 – 3/ | Embarcadero de Legazpi |
| 8 am – onwards | ||
| KUNTAW SA MAGAYON (Martial Arts Exhibit) | Apr 16/ | LCC Activity Center |
| Regional Tournament | 10:00am – 7:00pm | |
| Magayon ARNIS KALI Laro-Laban Championship | Apr 15/ | LCC Activity Center |
| 10:00am – 7:00pm | ||
| National SKIMBOARDING Competition | Apr 8 – 10/ | Sto. Domingo, Albay |
| 8:00 am – onwards | ||
| Magayon BIKE Show and Competition | Apr 15 and 16/ | LANDCO Bus. Park |
| 8:00 am – onwards | ||
| Magayon SKATE Festival 2011 | Apr 19/ | Embarcadero de Legazpi |
| 1:00 pm – onwards | ||
| Regional Invitational DAMA Tournament | Apr 25-28/ | Albay Capitol |
| 9:00 am – onwards | ||
| Magayon TUMBUKAN (9-Ball Billiards Competition) | Apr 11-16/ | Ninong’s Bar |
| Apr 18-23 | ||
| KI AIKIDO Asian Tournament | Apr 7 and 9/Apr 8* | I.C.R. Conf. Room/ |
| 3:00 pm-5:00 pm | Peñaranda Park* | |
| Bicol DART Challenge V | Apr 8-10/ | People’s Hall |
| 8:00 am – 12:00 mn | ||
| MAGAYON RUN 2011 | Apr 30/ | Peñaranda Park |
| A Fun Run for Albay | 3:00 pm (assembly) | |
| ALBAY DAY: BasketballGames | Apr 3/ | Albay Astrodome |
| 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | ||
| Magayon CHESS Festival | Apr 29 – 30/ | People’s Hall |
| 8:00am – 5:00pm | ||
| MAG RIDER’S First Motorcycle Circuit | Apr 23 – 24/ | Embarcadero de Legazpi |
| Racing Event | 7:00 am – 4:00 pm | |
| VII. TOURISM EVENTS | ||
| EVENT | DATE/TIME | VENUE |
| 3 PEAKS IN ONE SUMMER FESTIVAL: | Apr 15 – 17 | Mt. Masaraga |
| Mt. Masaraga (Ligao City), Mt. Malinao and Mt. Mayon | (Ligao City), Mt. Malinao and Mt. Mayon | |
| MAGAYON CLIMB OUTREACH 2011: Apparition Site | Apr 16 – 17/ | Apparition Site, |
| Bonga, Bacacay | Apr 29-May 1 | Bonga, Bacacay |
| VIII. SOCIALS | ||
| EVENT | DATE/TIME | VENUE |
| BULILIT SA MAGAYON | Apr 4/ | Albay Astrodome |
| (Children’s Day) | 8:00 am-5:00pm | |
| “SI LOLO AT SI LOLA SA MAGAYON” | Apr 5/ | Albay Astrodome |
| (Senior Citizens’ Day) | 8:00 am-5:00pm | |
| Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Day | Apr 4/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Regional Urban Fire Olympics (Man and Lady Firefighters) | 8:00 am-5:00pm | |
| IX. EDUCATION | ||
| EVENT | DATE/TIME | VENUE |
| TITSERS’ NYT | Apr 14/ | Albay Astrodome |
| 6:00pm-10:00pm | ||
| BICOL UNIVERSITY NIGHT | Apr 3/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 7:00 pm-9:00pm | ||
| DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF LEGAZPI NIGHT | Apr 6/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 9:00 pm-11:00pm | ||
| AQUINAS UNIVERSITY OF LEGAZPI NIGHT | Apr 17/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 7:00 pm-9:00pm | ||
| THE LASS…THE MYSTICAL…MAGAYON | Apr 15/ | Peñaranda Park |
| Teatro de Artes | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | |
| JBR Center for the Performing Arts | Apr 25/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | ||
| X. CONVENTIONS | ||
| EVENT | DATE/TIME | VENUE |
| LEAGUE OF COOPERATIVE OFFICERS OF THE PHILIPPINES | Apr 12 – 13/ | People’s Hall |
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | ||
| REGIONAL COOPERATIVE COUNCIL MEETING | Apr 28/ | People’s Hall |
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | ||
| XI. EVENTS DURING HOLY WEEK | ||
| EVENT | DATE/TIME | VENUE |
| PALASPAS/PALM BLESSING | Apr 17/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 6:00am | ||
| HIMIG SEMANA SANTA | Apr 18/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 7:00pm-10:00pm | ||
| A Rendition of “REGINA COELELETARIE” | Apr 19/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 6:00pm | ||
| SENAKULO (Sto. Domingo Night) | Apr 20/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 8:00am-5:00pm | ||
| PABASA | Apr 21/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 6:00pm | ||
| SIETE PALABRAS | Apr 22/ | Albay Cathedral |
| 1:00pm-3:00pm | ||
| PROCESSION OF PASOS | 22-Apr | Peñaranda Park |
| VISITA IGLESIA | Apr 23/ | Albay Cathedral |
| 5:00pm-7:00pm | ||
| PAGHIRAS KAN “BALAOG” | Apr 23/ | Albay Cathedral |
| 6:00 pm-onwards | ||
| SALUBONG | Apr 24/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 4:00 AM | ||
| EASTER DAWN MASS | Apr 24/ | Peñaranda Park |
| 4:00 AM | ||
| XII. COMMUNITY SERVICES | ||
| EVENT | DATE/TIME | VENUE |
| FIRST AID BOOTH | Apr 1 – 30 | Peñaranda Park |
| SECURITY BOOTH | Apr 1 – 30 | Peñaranda Park |
| PUBLIC ASSISSTANCE BOOTH | Apr 1 – 30 | Peñaranda Park |
| KARETA NG BAYAN | Apr 1 – 30 | Peñaranda Park |
| (FREE CALLS BOOTH) | ||
| XIII. CORPORATE EVENTS | ||
| EVENT | DATE/TIME | VENUE |
| LCC MALL Promo/ Events | Apr 1 – 30 | LCC Malls |
| METRO GAISANO MALL Promo/ Events | Apr 1 – 30 | Metro Gaisano Mall |
| PACIFIC MALL Promo/ Events | Apr 1 – 30 | Pacific Mall |
| EMBARCADERO Promo/Events | Apr 1 – 30 | Embarcadero Complex |
| TOTAL NO. OF EVENTS = 117 | ||
| NOTE: Subject to change without prior notice. |
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wow! next month na pala yan… mag post din me ng sked para sa mga followers ko… thank you for sharing…
thanks for sharing..! never been to bicol
Punta ka this summer habang my festival
kung me magiibita pupunt ako dyan hehe
d2 na po ako bicol for vacation kaso 15 days lang ako d2.. back to work Davao..nice blog pla.. I have my own too
Thank you for dropping by Harold