PhilFest, a huge 3-day Filipino Food Festival, returns to Tampa this spring

We love food festivals in Tampa, and PhilFest is one not to be missed. This celebration of Filipino cuisine is set for April 5-7 at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center (14301 Nine Eagles Dr) in Tampa. This is the 28th iteration of the fabulous event and continues The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc.’s mission of moving Pinoy empowerment onwards. Advance tickets are $8, and $10 at the gate. You can purchase tickets in advance at Bayanihan Arts and Events Center.

There’s a lot to see, eat, and experience over the 3-day celebration. A dynamic array of vendors are serving up extraordinary Filipino food, and supplying Philippine merchandise. Plus there will be plenty of live musical performances. 

Non-stop entertainment will also dote the PhilFest stage with presentations by PCFI’s resident performing groups, and cultural shows by visiting performers from other states including groups from Canada. PhilFest also offers entertainment segments like “Tanghalang Pambata” Talent Competition for Children, “Tawag ng Tanghalan” Singing Competition for Adults, “Revolution” Youth Night and Hip-hop Dance Competition, “Yugyugan” Street Dancing, and more.

PhilFest is a huge Tampa tradition that includes parades and great food

In the spotlight, PhilFest 2024 will conduct the search for the next “Miss/Mrs PhilFest” from a pool of contestants, each representing her respective Filipino-American organization. Attendees can look forward to witnessing these contestants, along with other vibrant participants, in spirited street parades like “Flores de PhilFest” and the grand “PhilFest Parade.”

Weekend event times:

Friday, April 5 – 5pm-11pm
Saturday, April 6 – 10am–11pm
Sunday, April 7 – 10am–6pm

More details can be found on PhilFest’s official event page.

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