It’s that time of year again! Kaamulan Festival is the annual gathering of the Province of Bukidnon’s 7 hill tribes – Talaandig, Tigwahanun, Higaonon, Manolo, Matigsalug, Umayamnun and Bukidnon. A former Tourism Secretary called it the only authentic ethnic festival in the Philippines and I must say, there’s nothing like it! Kaamulan Festival is colorful, vibrant, loud, warm, heartwarming and just full of energy, culture and tradition.
Fast facts: This Bukidnon festival was actually suspended for 2 years because of the global pandemic. Then, in 2022, the Kaamulan Festival happened but it was toned down to just a few events. Kaamulan is an indigenous Bukidnon term that means “gathering” for any purpose.
Anyway, things are back in full swing. Check out the Kaamulan Festival 2026 Schedule of Activities below. Activities will start on March 19 to April 23, 2026. Most, if not all, of the activities will happen in Malaybalay City, the capital of Bukidnon. The theme for this year’s festival is Nakagamut hu kagkinaraan, giniyahan hi Magbabaya, naka tirayeg ta nagsabuwa bisan inu ka legen (Binukid). In English, it translates to: Rooted in tradition, guided by Magbabaya, rising as one beyond challenges
Kaamulan Festival 2026 Schedule of Activities
| Date/Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| MAR 7–APR 23 | 8 AM | GARDEN SHOW | Kaamulan Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park |
| MAR 14–15 | SAT–SUN | 8 AM – 10 PM | KAAMULAN BADMINTON TOURNAMENT 2026 | Malaybalay Badminton Center, Malaybalay City |
| MAR 18 | WED | 8 AM | HOLY MASS (ROMAN CATHOLIC) | Centennial Stage, Kaamulan Park |
| MAR 19 | THU | 5 AM | PAMUKALAG HA PANGAMPO (GRAND OPENING RITUAL) & RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY | Kaamulan Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park |
| MAR 19–APR 23 | 8 AM | AGRI-FAIR | Kaamulan Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park |
| MAR 19–APR 23 | 8 AM | CULTURE AND ARTS EXHIBIT | Kaamulan Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park |
| MAR 19–APR 23 | 8 AM | BUKIDNON’S MADAGAYA PAVILION | Kaamulan Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park |
| MAR 19 | THU | 6 PM | GRAND OPENING AND CONCERT: ROB GUINTO, OVER OCTOBER, AND GIGI DE LANA | Kaamulan Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park |
| MAR 19 | THU | 8 PM | PYROMUSICAL DISPLAY (FIREWORKS) | Kaamulan Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park |
| MAR 20 | FRI | 5 PM | DILAAB SA KAAMULAN: Music Festival with MJ Flores | Centennial Stage, Kaamulan Capitol Grounds |
| MAR 20 | FRI | 6 PM | MISS MALAYBALAY 2026 | Kaamulan Open Theater, Kaamulan Park |
| MAR 21 | SAT | 1 PM | DANZTRACK PHILIPPINES (Bukidnon Inter-School Dance Battle) | Central Mindanao University (CMU) Gymnasium |
| MAR 21 | SAT | 5:30 PM | PHILIPPINE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA | Centennial Stage, Kaamulan Capitol Grounds |
| MAR 21 | SAT | 1 PM | SOIL PAINTING COMPETITION | Bukidnon Center for Culture and the Arts, Barangay Laguitas, Malaybalay City |
| MAR 22 | SUN | 5 AM | 2026 NATIONWIDE JUDICIARY FUN RUN (To mark the 125th Anniversary of the Supreme Court) | Centennial Stage, Kaamulan Capitol Grounds |
| MAR 22 | SUN | 6 PM | CONCERT OF WINNERS (KAAMULAN THEME SONG) | Centennial Stage, Kaamulan Capitol Grounds |
| MAR 21–22 | SAT–SUN | 8 AM | KAAMULAN FISH SHOW | Kaamulan Open Theater, Kaamulan Park |
| MAR 23–28 | MON–SAT | 8 AM | KAAMULAN BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 2026: 30 & UNDER | Mar 23–24 (Mon–Tue): Damulog | Mar 25 (Wed): Valencia | Mar 26 (Thu): Kibawe | Mar 27 (Fri): Manolo Fortich | Mar 28 (Sat): Sports Complex, Laguitas, Malaybalay City |
| MAR 27–29 | SAT–SUN | 8 AM | ETHNIC SPORTS (KAG ALU-ALU) | Kaamulan Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park |
| MAR 27–29 | FRI–SUN | 8 AM | KAAMULAN RODEO | AITC Ground, Poblacion, Impasugong |
| MAR 27–29 | FRI–SUN | 7PM | BUKIDNON CHORALE FESTIVAL | Florence Kern Auditorium, Mountain View College, Valencia |
| MAR 27–29 | FRI–SUN | 8 AM | NATIONAL DART TOURNAMENT | George F. Baula Sports Center, Kisolon, Sumilao |
| MAR 27 | FRI | 6 PM | KAAMULAN KABATAAN JAM | Centennial Stage, Kaamulan Capitol Grounds |
| Date/Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| MAR 28 | SAT | 8 AM – 1 AM | KAAMULAN SLAM IV (Joint BMX Skateboard, Graffiti Jam, Battle of the Bands, Music Festival, and Fingerboard Competition) | Kaamulan Open Theater, Kaamulan Park |
| MAR 28–29 | SAT–SUN | 8 AM | CHESS TOURNAMENT | Bukidnon Cultural and Sports Complex, Laguitas, Malaybalay City |
| MAR 28–29 | SAT–SUN | 8 AM | KAAMULAN “4TH ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE CUP” SHOOTING CHALLENGE | JME Shooting Range, Poblacion, Pangantucan |
| MAR 29 | SUN | 7 AM | 5TH KAAMULAN FESTIVAL INTERMUNICIPALITY MOBILE LEGENDS TOURNAMENT 2026 | Kaamulan Open Theatre, Kaamulan Park |
| MAR 29 | SUN | 8 AM | KAAMULAN BOXING TOURNAMENT | Barangay 6, Covered Court, Malaybalay City |
| MAR 31–APR 1 | TUE–WED | 8 AM | KAAMULAN ENDURO EXPEDITION 300KM | Northern Part of Bukidnon |
| APR 4–5 | SAT–SUN | 8 AM | SEPAK TAKRAW OPEN TOURNAMENT | Valencia National High School Covered Court |
| APR 8 | WED | 8 AM | 7 TRIBES TRIBAL MASS WEDDING (KAG ASAWAHA) | Centennial Stage, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 9 | THU | 8 AM | TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS COOKING SHOW | Kaamulan Grounds, Malaybalay City |
| APR 9–12 | THU–SUN | 8 AM | KAAMULAN NATIONAL PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT | Bukidnon Cultural and Sports Complex, Laguitas, Malaybalay City |
| APR 10–12 | FRI–SUN | NATIONAL HORSE SHOW & COMPETITION | Apr 10–12: Casisang Central Integrated School Grounds, Malaybalay City; Apr 12 Awarding: Kaamulan Open Theatre, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon |
| APR 10 | FRI | 4 PM | LAGA DAW MALAKI TA BUKIDNON PRESENTATION | Kaamulan Open Theater, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 10 | FRI | 6 PM | ETHNO CULTURAL MUSIC FESTIVAL (Tribu Bangkakawan, Talahari, Ayani, and Ethnoarts Feel) | Kaamulan Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 11 | SAT | 8 AM | 2026 SMART MVPSF REGIONX-B NEW FACE TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS (4TH KAAMULAN TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026) | Robinsons Place, Valencia City |
| APR 11 | SAT | 8 AM | DRUM AND LYRE COMPETITION | Kaamulan Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 11–12 | SAT–SUN | 8 AM | KAAMULAN INTER CITIES/MUNICIPALITIES TENNIS COMPETITION | Treesort Emmanuel Resort, Bukidnon Tennis Academy, Kalasungay, Malaybalay City (BPI Covered Court, Sumpong, Malaybalay City, if raining) |
| APR 11–12 | SAT–SUN | 8 AM | KAAMULAN NATIONAL TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT | Robinsons Place, Valencia City |
| APR 11 | SAT | 4 PM | KAAMULAN BUKIDNON PHYSIQUE AND BODY BUILDING COMPETITION | Kaamulan Open Theater, Kaamulan Park, Malaybalay City |
| APR 11 | SAT | 6 PM | SMB NIGHT | Kaamulan Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 11 | SAT | 6 PM | KAAMULAN BLAST OFF PARTY | Beanzone Café, Capitol Compound, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon |
| APR 12 | SUN | 6 AM | 4TH KAAMULAN ENDURO BIKE CHALLENGE 2026 | Mangima Spring Resort and Bike Park, Manolo Fortich |
| APR 12 | SUN | 6 PM | KAAMULAN JAM: TAWAG NG TANGHALAN KAAMULAN EDITION | Centennial Stage, Kaamulan Park |
| Date/Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| APR 14–16 | TUE–THU | 8 AM | KAAMULAN BREWERS LEAGUE | People’s Hall, City Hall, Malaybalay City |
| APR 15 | WED | 8 AM | TILAPIA FESTIVAL | Centennial Backstage, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 16 | THU | 8 AM | LECHON FESTIVAL | Centennial Backstage, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 16 | THU | 6 PM | KAAMULAN VARIETY FASHION SHOW | Kaamulan Open Theater, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 17 | FRI | 5 AM | PANALAWAHIG HA PANGAMPO (RITUAL) | Calawaig Creek, Kaamulan Park, Malaybalay City |
| APR 17 | FRI | 8 AM | KAAMULAN COOKFEST | Centennial Stage, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 17–19 | FRI–SUN | 8 AM | 4TH KAAMULAN GOLF TOURNAMENT | Del Monte Clubhouse, Kawayanon, Brgy. San Miguel, Manolo Fortich |
| APR 17 | FRI | 8 AM | KAAMULAN MOTOCROSS | Fronting City Tree Park, San Jose, Malaybalay City |
| APR 17 | FRI | 6 PM | PINILIYAPAN: A GLIMPSE OF BUKIDNON | Kaamulan Open Theater, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 18 | SAT | 3 AM | PAMALABAG HA PANGAMPO (RITUAL) | Old Pine Hills Hotel, Sayre Highway, Sumpong, Malaybalay City |
| APR 18 | SAT | 5 AM | KAAMULAN STREET DANCING, GROUND, AND FLOAT COMPETITION AND PARADE OF THE 7 ETHNIC TRIBES | Old Pine Hills Hotel, Sayre Highway to Kaamulan Capitol Grounds |
| APR 18 | SAT | 6 PM | BUKIDNON LOCAL BANDS (Ft. Aenn Charelle X Kabaya-baya) | Kaamulan Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 18 | SAT | 6 PM | BLACK OUT PARTY | Kaamulan Open Theater, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 18 | SAT | 6 PM | KAAMULAN BLAST OFF PARTY | Beanzone Café, Capitol Compound, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon |
| APR 19 | SUN | 9 AM | WORLD SUPREMACY BATTLEGROUNDS STREETDANCE COMPETITION | Kaamulan Open Theater, Kaamulan Park, Malaybalay City |
| APR 19 | SUN | 6 AM | 3RD KAAMULAN CROSS COUNTRY BIKE CHALLENGE 2026 | BRCI, Dicklum, Manolo Fortich |
| APR 19 | SUN | 7 PM | KAAMULAN CELEBRITY NIGHT: BAMBOO FEATURING LYKA GAIRANOD | Kaamulan Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 19 | SUN | 8 PM | PYROMUSICAL DISPLAY (FIREWORKS) | Kaamulan Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 24 | FRI | 8 AM | BUKIDNON INTERNATIONAL MARATHON RACE KIT/PACK RELEASING AND WELCOME DINNER | Kaamulan Open Theater, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 25 | SAT | 11 PM | BUKIDNON INTERNATIONAL MARATHON ASSEMBLY | Kaamulan Open Theater, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 26 | SUN | 12 MIDNIGHT | GUNSTART BUKIDNON INTERNATIONAL MARATHON RACE DAY | Kaamulan Open Theater, Kaamulan Park |
| APR 25–26 | SAT–SUN | 8 AM | KAAMULAN ULTIMATE FRISBEE TOURNAMENT | Capitol Grounds, Kaamulan Park, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon |
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