The Grandest festival of Zamboanga Peninsula is back! Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2022 welcomes back visitors and locals in the face-to-face new normal festivities in the city this October. With the new tourism brand and theme "Celebracion de Colores" under the new administration of Mayor John Dalipe, the City Government and its partners in the public and private sector has linedup an exciting lineup of events including the most anticipated Streetdance Competition and the most colorful race of vintas, the Regatta de Zamboanga. Here are the activities this year:

Night Market
August 15 – October 31 (Daily), 6PM – 12MN, Pettit Barracks (Rizal Street), Atty. Baban Drive and IBT Divisoria

Grand Launching of “Celebracion de Colores”
September 27 (Tuesday), 6PM Garden Orchid Hotel

Opening Salvo - Parade of Lights
October 1 (Saturday), 6PM, Route: Nunez Ext. - Gov. Alvarez - Mayor Jaldon - Climaco Ave. - JS Alano - P. Lorezo St - Paseo del Mar Open Stage

Hyperball @ The Bureau Gastroclub
October 1 (Saturday), 7PM-5AM, Yubenco Tetuan

Zamboanga Hermosa Sports Fest
October 1 (Saturday), 8AM, City Coliseum

Taekwondo Competition
October 1 (Sat), 8AM-5PM, CityMall Tetuan

Chess Competition
October 1-2 (Sat-Sun), 8AM-5PM, KCC Mall de Zamboanga

Sepak Takraw Competition
October 1-2 (Sat-Sun), 8AM-5PM, WMSU

Fiesta Dance Reception
October 1-12 (Daily), 8AM-5PM, IBT, Airport and Seaport

Fiesta Hermosa Food Crawl
October 1-12 (Daily), 9AM-1PM, Restaurants
Vinta/Colorful Sail Display
October 1-15 (Daily), 8AM-6PM, RT Lim Boulevard and Paseo Del Mar

Cosechas de Zamboanga 2022
October 1-20 (Daily), 8AM-6PM, Plaza Pershing

Barangay Arco Competition
October 1-30 (Daily), 7AM, Barangays

Zamboanga City Marathon 2022
October 2 (Sunday), 2AM-12PM, Paseo de Jardin, Pasonanca

Pet Parade and Blessing
October 2 (Sunday), 3PM-6PM, Kabang Monument, St. Francis Circle, Pasonanca

Zamboanga Mafuerza Cup Season 3 Basketball Championship Game
October 2 (Sun), 8AM-5PM, City Coliseum
Zamboanga Mafuerza Cup Season 3 Volleyball Championship Game
October 2 (Sun), 8AM-5PM, City Coliseum

Miss Philippines Earth Zamboanga
October 2 (Sunday), 8PM, Astoria Regency

Novena Masses
October 3-11 (Daily), Fort Pilar Shrine
• Procession - 5AM, Cathedral to Shrine
• Novena Mass - 6AM, 7:30AM, 5PM

Volleyball Competition
October 3-6 (Mon-Thu), 8AM-5PM, ZPPS University Gymnasium

54th Anniversary of Tau Gamma Phi Open Air Concert “Unidad y Solidaridad"
October 4 (Tuesday), 6PM, Cesar Climaco Freedom Park

CSWDO-PESO Job Fair
October 6 (Saturday), 8AM-5PM,Atrium, KCC Mall de Zamboanga

Zamboanga Peninsula Exposition (ZAMPEX) 2022
October 6-9 (Saturday-Sunday), 9AM-9PM, KCC Mall Convention Center

CPMF (Chavacano Pop Music Festival)
October 7 (Friday), 7PM, Theater Hall, Garden Orchid Hotel
REV UP: The Hypefest 2022
October 7 (Friday), 7PM, Astoria Regency Convention Center

Hermosa Moto Jamboree
October 7-9 (Fri-Sun), 10AM-12MN, KCC Mall Open Parking Area
Badminton Competition
October 7-9 (Fri-Sun), 8AM-10PM, UZ-Summit Center

Bowling Competition
October 7-9 (Fri-Sun), 8AM-5MN, Tebi and Sean Recreation Center

Zamboanga Hermosa Festival Mayor John Dalipe Cup 25 under Basketball League
October 7-11 (Fri-Tue), 6PM, City Coliseum

Arts Exhibit
October 8 (Sat), 5PM, Garden Orchid Lobby

Mascota Fashion Show and Competition
October 8 (Sat), 7PM, Garden Orchid Hotel

1st Mayor John Dalipe and Congressman Mannix Dalipe Legal Motor Race
October 8-9 (Sat-Sun), 8AM-5PM, Cabaluay, Diversion Road

Karatedo Competition
October 8-9 (Sat-Sun), 8AM-5PM, CityMall Tetuan

Pencak Silat Competition
October 8-9 (Sat-Sun), 8AM-5PM, East Wing, KCC Mall

Mayor’s Cup Zamboanga Open Golf Tournament
October 8-9 (Sat-Sun), 7AM-5PM
Zamboanga Golf and Beach Park

National Dart Tournament
October 8-9 (Sat-Sun), 10AM-5PM, Tebi and Sean Recreation Center

Zamboanga De Quatro Offroad Club “3rd Mudtoberfest”
October 8-9 (Sat-Sun), 8AM-5PM, Cabaluay, Diversion Road

Zamboanga City Livestock and Poultry Fair
October 8-10 (Sat-Mon), 8AM-6PM, Plaza del Pilar

Race to Infinity Redemption – 1st Mayor John Dalipe Cup Downhill Enduro Mountain Bike Race
October 9 (Sunday), 8AM-5PM, Sampaloc Downhill Racetrack, Brgy Cabatangan and Brgy San Roque

Regatta De Zamboanga
October 9 (Sun), 7AM-12NN, R.T. Lim Boulevard

Zamboanga Hermosa Dancesport 2022
October 9 (Sunday), 8AM, City Coliseum

Batalla 2022: Hermosa Mega Crew Hip Hop Competition
October 9 (Sunday), 1PM, City Coliseum

Search for Little Prince and Princess Zamboanga 2022
October 9 (Sunday), 3PM, KCC Mall de Zamboanga

Lechon Festival
October 10 (Monday), 8AM-10AM, Plaza Del Pilar
Badju Fashion Show and Competition
October 10 (Mon), 7PM, Astoria Regency

Hermosa Street Dance
October 11 (Tuesday), 7AM, Ledesma St.-Normal Rd to Grandstand
Drum and Lyre Competition
October 11 (Tue), 8AM, Grandstand


Street Dance Competition and Main Program
October 11 (Tuesday), 10AM, Grandstand

Balikbayan Night
October 11 (Tuesday), 7PM
Grand Madrid, Palacio Del Sur

Danza La Vida Fiesta Visperas Street Party
October 11 (Tue), 7PM-11PM, Pasonanca

Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar
October 12 (Wednesday)
• 4:30AM - Mañanita Mass
• 6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM, 6:30PM, 8PM - Mass
• 3PM - Grand Procession (Cathedral to Shrine)
• 5PM - Pontifical Mass

Zamboanga Open Handgun and PCC Championship
October 13-16 (Thu-Sun), 6PM Lumbangan

Auto Cross Race
October 15 (Saturday), 8AM-10PM, KCC Parking Grounds
Zamboanga Mountain Ultramarathon 2022
October 15-16 (Fri-Sun), 8AM-5PM, UZ Pasonanca Grounds
Zamboanga Hermosa Tennis Tournament 2022
October 15-16 (Fri-Sun), Zamboang Tennis Court, Pettit Barracks

1st Congressman Khymer Olaso All star Basketball Tournament
October 15 (Friday), 3PM-7PM, Zamboanga City Coliseum

Dive Camp Safari
October 16-17 (Sun-Mon), 9AM – Overnight, 1:00 PM (OUT 2ND DAY), Sta. Cruz Island

1st Mayor John Dalipe Endurocross Trail Race 2022
October 16 (Sunday), 8AM-5PM, Muruk, Upper Pasonanca

1st Mayor John Dalipe Game Convention Mobile Legends Competition
October 22-23 (Sat-Sun), 8AM-5PM, City Coliseum

1st Mayor John Dalipe Motocross Cup 2022
October 22-23 (Sat-Sun), 8AM, Mampang

1st Mayor John Dalipe Cup Airsoft Sport (Practical Shooting Competition)
October 22-23 (Sat-Sun), 8AM, ZAPSA Shooting Range

1st Mayor John Dalipe Invitational Airsoft Tournament
(Close Quarter Battle)
October 22-23 (Sat-Sun), 8AM, IBT Field

1st Mayor John Dalipe Game Convention
(Cosplay Competition)
October 23 (Sun), 8AM-11AM, City Coliseum

Hermosa Festival Photography and TikTok Competitions
Deadline of Submission of Entries:
October 17 (Monday), 5PM
Exhibit: October 19-31, SM City Mindpro
Awarding: October 23 (Sunday, )8AM, City Coliseum

1st Mayor John Dalipe Bike Night 2022
October 29 (Saturday), 6AM, Paseo del Mar

1st Mayor John Dalipe Football Festival 2022
October 29-30 (Sat-Sun), 7AM, Grandstand

Hermosa Triathlon 2022
October 30 (Saturday), 7AM
Paseo Del Mar

#ZamboHermosaFest
#ZamboHermosaFest2022
#CelebracionDeColores

Zamboanga, get ready for the grandest and most colorful festival of the region, the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2021! The City Government has lined up more virtual events this year including new competitions. Registration is ongoing! Here's the calendar of events for #SafeHermosa2021 which will be aired Live Via Facebook (Zamboanga Hermosa Festival) and Youtube Channel (Zamboanga City Official):

Summer na Zamboanga is back! Last year, the Zamboanga Summer Festival was cancelled due to the pandemic. This year, the City Government has prepared a lineup of activities mostly virtual to avoid gathering of crowds and so that more people can watch the events. Comida de Zamboanga Cooking Competition which was last held 2 years ago and some Dia de Zamboanga events that were postponed last February, such as the Zamboanga Film Festival and Hip Hop Dance Competition, are now back. Check out the calendar of activities below. SUMMER NA ZAMBOANGA 2021
Calendar of Activities 

The local government is preparing for the line-up of activities set to commemorate the 84th Dia de Zamboanga on February 26. This year’s celebration will be marked by key events held virtually due to the restrictions on mass gathering. Among the main events being prepared for the Dia de Zamboanga celebration are the Local Achievers Award (February 26), the Zoom In: Inter Barangay Vlog Competition (February 26), and the Dia de Zamboanga Photography Competition 2021 (February 22-28, exhibit; February 26, awarding of winners).

The main program for the 84th Dia de Zamboanga City will be a virtual commemoration to be broadcasted at the Beng Climaco and local government official FB pages on February 26, 8 AM.

Additional activities will also include the Dia de Zamboanga Exhibit (February 20-28), Zamboanga Idol 2021 (February 20, auditions; February 27, finals), SEIMBRA: 1st Zamboanga Horticultural Festival 2021 (February 22-28), Dia de Zamboanga Golf tournament (February 27-28), and Dia de Zamboanga Airsoft Practical Shoot Fest competition (February 28).

The Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga is an annual observance that celebrates the city’s charter anniversary marked by the installation of the first set of appointed city officials led by Mayor Nicasio Valderosa on February 26, 1937. The February 26 observance is local holiday in Zamboanga City. (Jasmine Mohammadsali)

Aca-84 Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga
February 26, 2021
Calendar of Activities

Encuentro de Valientes na Dia de Zamboanga National Goldfish Online Show
Sending of Entries: February 19-22 (Friday-Monday)
Awarding: February 28 (Sunday)

Dia de Zamboanga Exhibit
February 20-28, 9AM-8PM (Saturday-Sunday), KCC Mall de Zamboanga

Zamboanga Idol 2021 (Singing Competition)

Auditions: February 20, 1PM (Saturday), PIO City Hall
Finals: February 27, 7PM (Saturday), Zamboanga Hermosa Festival FB Page

Dia de Zamboanga Photography Competition 2021 Exhibit
February 22-28, 9AM-8PM (Monday-Sunday), SM City Mindpro

SIEMBRA: 1st Zamboanga Horticultural Festival 2021
February 22-28, 9AM-8PM (Monday-Sunday), SM City Mindpro

Dia de Zamboanga Week-long Sale
February 22-28, 9AM-8PM (Monday-Sunday),SM City Mindpro

Dia de Zamboanga Job Fair 2021
February 24, 9AM (Wednesday), KCC Mall de Zamboanga

Aca-84 Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga Virtual Commemoration
February 26, 8AM (Friday), Beng Climaco FB Page

Turn-over of the Zamboanga City Waterfront and Heritage Walk Development
February 26, 5PM (Friday), R.T. Lim Boulevard

Dia de Zamboanga Awarding Ceremony:
· Local Achievers Award 2021
· Photography Competition 2021
· Zoom In: Inter-barangay Vlog Competition 2021
February 26, 7PM (Friday), Beng Climaco FB Page

Dia De Zamboanga Golf Tournament "Premier Challenge"
February 27-28 (Saturday-Sunday), Zamboanga Golf and Beach Park Upper Calarian

Virtual events, competitions, and limited live activities will mark the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2020 celebrations as Zamboanga City abides with the landscape of the new normal.

This, in keeping with the minimum health standards, as the local government prepares for a #SafeHermosa2020, and a meaningful reflection of Fiesta Pilar amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hermosa Festival 2020 will officially open with the virtual 2020 Opening Salvo on October 1, 7 PM, to be held via the official channels of the Festival and the local government. Replays of 2019 Hermosa events will be broadcast over the Festival Week, from October 1 to October 7.

Meanwhile, competitions have been trimmed down to only those that can be held on online platforms. These include: Batalla 2020: Hermosa Mega Crew HipHop Competition, Original Chavacano Video Music Festival 2020, Festival de las Bellas 2020, Hermosa Photography Competition and Hermosa TikTok Challenge.

While majority of events will be virtual, there will be limited live events that will be held from October 1-15. These are the: Cosechas de Zamboanga 2020 from October 1-15, the Novena Mass at Fort Pilar from October 3-11, and the Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar and Pontifical Mass on October 12.

A live event, the Las Ofrenda de Flores con el La Virgen del Pilar, will also be held to bring Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Pilar to different barangays on October 11, a whole day activity that will begin at 6 AM and will follow a route from Sangali to Ayala to Talon-Talon and to City Hall.

All live events will strictly adhere to the minimum health standards.

Zamboanga Hermosa, also known locally as Fiesta Pilar, is one of Zamboanga City’s most important festivals. It honors the city’s patron saint, the Nuestra Señora la Virgen del Pilar whose image is enshrined in the equally historic and venerated Fort Pilar. The feast day proper is on October 12 and is a special holiday in Zamboanga City. (Jasmine Mohammadsali)

Check out the calendar of activities here:


#ZamboHermosaFest 2020
𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦

𝙑𝙄𝙍𝙏𝙐𝘼𝙇 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙎 𝒗𝒊𝒂 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒃𝒆

October 1, Thursday, 7PM
• Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2020 Opening Salvo
• Virtual Replay of Inter-Barangay Bandoreal Competition 2019
October 2, Friday, 7PM
• Virtual Replay of Hermosa Drum & Lyre Competition 2019

October 3, Saturday, 7PM
• Virtual Replay of Dancesport Competition 2019

October 4, Sunday, 7PM
• Virtual Replay of Mascota de Zamboanga 2019

October 5, Monday, 7PM
• Virtual Replay of Best of Parade of Lights

October 6, Tuesday, 7PM
• Virtual Replay of #LaRaza: Nacimiento del Lenguaje Chavacano

October 7, Wednesday, 7PM
• Virtual Replay of Zamboanga Hermosa Festival Streetdance Competition 2019


𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦

October 1-15, Thursday
• Opening of Cosechas de Zamboanga 2020
8AM-8PM, Plaza Pershing

October 3-11, Friday-Sunday
• Novena Mass at Fort Pilar
5PM-6PM, Fort Pilar Shrine
Live Streaming via FB Page and Youtube Channel

October 10-11, Saturday-Sunday
• Copa de Alcalde Golf Tournament
Zamboanga Gold and Beach Park

October 11, Sunday
• Las Ofrenda de Flores con el La Virgen del Pilar
6AM, Vitali to Ayala to Talon-Talon to City Hall

October 12, Monday
• Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar and Pontifical Mass
3PM-6PM, Fort Pilar Shrine
Live Streaming at Facebook and Youtube

October 24, Saturday
• Dive Safari at Once Islas


𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

October 9, Friday, 7PM
Deadline of Submission of Entries for:
• Original Chavacano Video Music Festival 2020 (tinyurl.com/OriginalChavacano2020)
• Festival de las Bellas 2020 (tinyurl.com/Bellas2020)
• Hermosa Fest TikTok Challenge

October 13, Tuesday, 7PM
• Deadline for Hermosa Festival Photography
Competition 2020
October 17, Saturday, 7PM
• Virtual Awarding Ceremony

October 25, Sunday, 7PM
Deadline of Submission of Entries for BATALLA 2020: Hermosa Mega Crew Hiphop Competition (tinyurl.com/Batalla2020)

October 31, Saturday, 7PM
• Virtual Awarding Ceremony for BATALLA 2020:
Hermosa Mega Crew Hiphop Competition
#SafeHermosa2020 #TieneCuidaoZC

Here are this year's competitions for Zamboanga Hermosa Festival:


We're inviting everyone in the annual Cosechas de Zamboanga, an agri fair showcasing the fresh produce of our farmers, including fruits, vegetables, processed food, and decorative plants. It opens on October 1 and runs until Ocotber 20 at Plaza Pershing.


Official Logo of Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2020:


For more updates, like the Facebook page: Zamboanga Hermosa Festival and follow the Twitter account @zambocitygovt and Instagram account @zambocitygovt.

It's the sunny season here in Zamboanga City and it's time to celebrate Summer na Zamboanga 2019! The City Government has prepared a lineup of fun activities and events for the people to enjoy. We have new exciting competitions this year such as the Vlog Competition and Zamboanga Idol 2019 Singing Competition.


We also commemorate the birth anniversary of our late leaders, Mayor Maria Clara Lobregat and Gen. Vicente Alvarez on April 26 and May 18, respectively. In line with the commemoration, activities and competitions will be held such as the Mi Ciudad de Zamboanga Photo Contest and Comida de Zamboanga Cooking Competition.

One of the biggest event this summer is the Zamboanga Valientes vs Ginebra Legends, a basketball showdown of big names in the sport. Talking about sports, the city is hosting a free Summer Learn to Play, the annual sports program where kids get to learn new sports. In the arts, the 1st Graffiti Competition which was postponed during the Dia de Zamboanga is now scheduled for young artists to show their skills in mural street art.

Designers and models will showcase their craft in the Festival de las Bellas 2019, with the theme "Flores." Each designer is assigned a specific type of flower and they shall interpret it in a gown and arco. The parade will be held on May 8 from City Fire Station to the National Museum Courtyard. For the complete lineup of activities, check out the schedule below.


Summer na Zamboanga 2019 Calendar of Activities

Summer Learn to Play Sports Program
April 6-May 11, 2019

Seven Last Words in Songs, Messages and Reflections
April 18, 2019 (Thursday), 9PM, Climaco Freedom Park

Fiesta na Isla de Sta. Cruz 2019
April 21-May 19, 2019 (Saturdays and Sundays), Pink Beach, Great Sta. Cruz Island

MyDev Environmental Camp
April 22-24, 2019 (Monday-Wednesday), Boy Scout Camp, Pasonanca

26th Speak Out Zamboanga
Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES)
April 23, 2019 (Tuesday), 8AM, Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum

Dia de Ma’am Caling
April 26, 2019 (Friday)
• Commemorative Mass
6AM, Holy Trinity Parish Church, Pasonanca
• Commemorative Program
7AM, Jardin Maria Clara, Pasonanca

Zamboanga Idol 2019
Audition: April 24, 9AM, PIO Office, City Hall
Competition Proper: April 27, 2019 (Saturday), 8PM, Yubenco Tetuan
Download entry form here

1st Zamboanga Graffiti Competition
April 28-May 5, 2019 (Sunday), Navarro Drive

Comida de Zamboanga Cooking Competition
April 28, 2019 (Sunday), 4PM, Plaza Pershing

Labor Day: Trabaho, Negosyo at Kabuhayan
Build Build Build JOB Fair
May 1-2, 2019 (Wednesday), 9AM, 2/F East Wing, KCC Mall de Zamboanga

Ginebra Legends vs Zamboanga Valientes
May 4, 2019 (Saturday), 7PM, City Coliseum

XsenaDORA Concert for a Cause
May 4, 2019 (Saturday), 7PM, Centro Pastoral, Gov. Camins Ave

Festival de las Bellas y Flores
May 8, 2019 (Wednesday), 4PM, City Fire Station to National Museum Courtyard

Mi Ciudad de Zamboanga Photography Competition
Deadline: May 10, 2019 (Friday)
Download entry form here

Vlog Competition 2019
Deadline: May 10, 2019 (Friday)
Download entry form here

Dia de Gen. Vicente Alvarez
May 18, 2019 (Saturday)
• Commemorative Mass
6AM, Fort Pilar Shrine
• Commemorative Program
8AM, Plaza de Gen. Vicente Alvarez
• Awarding Ceremony for Photo and Vlog Competition















For updates, like the Facebook Page Zamboanga Hermosa Festival and follow @zambocitygovt on Twitter and Instagram. Post and share your photos using the hashtags: #SummerNaZambo #MasAlegreNaZamboangaAhora #iLoveZamboangaCity

82nd Dia de la Ciudad de Zamboanga
Calendar of Activities:

#ZamboLoveFest (Arts & Food Fair)
February 4-26, Monday-Tuesday, 9AM-9PM, Plaza Pershing

Dia de Sen. Roseller T Lim
(104th Birth Anniversary Commemoration)
• Commemorative Mass, Carmelite Monastery, 4PM
• Commemorative Program, RT Lim Boulevard, 5PM
• FOZYL 2019 Awards Night, Garden Orchid Hotel, 6:30PM
February 9, Saturday

Pot-painting Public Art Project
February 4-10, Monday-Sunday, Mayor Climaco Avenue

1st Zambo Graffiti Competition (Download entry form)

Zamboanga Hiphop Competition 2019 Elimination Round
February 9, Saturday, 6PM, Plaza Pershing

1st Zamboanga Graffiti Competition
February 11-17, Monday-Sunday, Navarro Drive, San Jose

Zamboanga Film Festival 2019 Free Public Screening
February 18-23 (Monday-Friday), Centro Latino, Paseo del Mar
Screening times: 9AM, 12NN, 3PM, 6PM

Zamboanga Film Festival 2019 Awards Night
February 23 (Saturday), 7PM, Centro, Latino, Paseo del Mar

Zamboanga Film Festival 2019 (Download entry form)

Battle of the Nightingales Year 3
February 21, Thursday, KCC Mall de Zamboanga

JCI Zamboangueña Motorsport Charity Event
February 22-24 (Friday-Saturday), KCC Mall Open Parking Ground

Marharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL)
February 23, Saturday, 7PM, Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum

8.2K Color Blast Fun Run Share a Love and Zumba Party
February 24, 4AM, Sunday, Jardin Maria Clara, Pasonanca

Zamboanga RunVolution 4.0
February 25, 4PM, Monday, Butterfly Garden to Climaco Freedom Park

Drum & Lyre Competition (Download entry form)

Civic-Military Parade and Achiever’s Awards 2019
February 26, Tuesday, 7AM, City Hall Grounds to JFEMSC Grandstand

Inter-school Drum & Lyre Competition 2019
February 26, Tuesday, 9AM, JFEMSC Grandstand

Open Cheerdance Competition 2019
February 28, Thursday, 1PM, Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum

Zamboanga Hiphop Competition 2019
February 28, Thursday, 1PM, Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum

PBA Live in Zamboanga
March 2, Saturday, 7PM, Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum

Open Cheerdance Competition (Download entry form)

Zambo Hiphop Dance Competition (Download entry form)

The grandest festival in Zamboanga is already a few months away! Zamboanga Hermosa Festival, also known as Fiesta Pilar, is one of the oldest and most colorful festivals in the country. The festival is held every October in honor of the city's patroness, Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Pilar. The month-long festivities will kick off on October 1 with the Grand Parade and Opening Salvo at the Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum at 3PM. Here's the first look and feels of this year's festival.



A wide array of events are lined up in the following days leading to the feast day on October 12. Some of the highlights include the Regatta de Zamboanga, Parade of Lights (Float Competition), Mascota de Zamboanga, and the Streetdance Competition. Check out below the Calendar of major activities prepared by the City Government of Zamboanga.





Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2018 Calendar of Activities

Inter-Barangay Fiesta Arco Competition
September 22 (Saturday), Participating Barangays

Badminton Tournament
September 28-30 (Friday-Saturday), Summit Centre, Tetuan

Zambassadors Mall Tour ft. Original Chavacano Video Music Festival 2018 Grand Launching
September 29, 6PM, Saturday, CityMall Tetuan and KCC Mall de Zamboanga

Smoke Out Zamboanga – Grilled Food Fiesta and Zamboanga Grand Midnight Sale
September 29–October 13 (Saturday–Saturday), R.T. Lim Boulevard

Zamboanga Art Exhibit 2018
September 30–October 14 (Sunday–Monday)

Cosechas de Zamboanga 2018
October 1–15, (Monday–Friday), Plaza Pershing

Hermosa Heritage Zone Walking Tour
October 1-11 (Monday-Thursday), City Tourism Office, Paseo del Mar

Hermosa Festival Opening Salvo ft. Inter-Barangay Bandoreal Competition and Pink Parade
October 1 (Monday), 3PM, City Coliseum, Tetuan

5th Conferencia de Historia, Cultura y Artes de Zamboanga
October 2-4, (Tuesday-Thursday), 8AM, Centro Latino, Paseo del Mar

Pet Parade and Blessing
October 4 (Thursday), 4PM, Jardin Maria Clara, Pasonanca

ZC Travel and Tour Expo
October 5-7 (Friday-Sunday), 9AM-9PM, Centro Latino, Paseo del Mar

Copa de Ciudad Fiesta Pilar Open Invitational Bowling Tournament 2018
October 5-7 (Friday-Sunday) Tebi & Sean Recreational Center

2nd Zamboanga Hermosa Pencak Silat Invitational Tournament 2018
October 5-7 (Friday-Sunday) KCC Mall de Zamboanga

4th La Hermosa Invitational Volleyball Tournament 2018
October 5-7 (Friday-Sunday) City Coliseum/Sta Maria Elementary Covered Court

Noche de Bailes y Canciones
October 6 (Saturday), 7PM, National Museum

Zamboanga Hermosa Festival Chess Championship 2018
October 6-7 (Saturday-Sunday) KCC Mall de Zamboanga

3rd Zamboanga Hermosa Festival Sepatakraw Tournament 2018
October 6-7 (Saturday-Sunday)Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College (ZCSPC)

Zamboanga Hermosa Primer Juego de Nadada 2018
October 6-7 (Saturday-Sunday) JFEMSC Grandstand Swimming Pool

2018 Regional Inter-school Taekwondo Championship Zamboanga Hermosa Festival
October 6-7 (Saturday-Sunday) KCC Mall de Zamboanga

Hermosa Cup 2018 Invitational Table Tennis Tournament
October 6-7 (Saturday-Sunday) City Mall Tetuan

2nd Zamboanga Hermosa Weightlifting Open Championship 2018
October 6-7 (Saturday-Sunday) JFEMSC Grandstand, Baliwasan

1st Zamboanga Hermosa Festival Philspada Sports Tournament 2018
October 6-7 (Saturday-Sunday) Grandstand / City Coliseum

La Gran Procesion de la Santas Imagenes
October 6-7 (Saturday-Sunday) ADZU Grounds to Fort Pilar

Sandy Jamiro: Zamboangueña Pintor
October 6-27 (Saturday-Saturday) Garden Orchid Hotel Lobby

Fit to Fight: A Breast Cancer Zumba Dance Party
October 7 (Sunday), 6PM, Paseo del Mar

Zamboanga Dancesport Competition
October 8 (Monday), 1PM, City Coliseum, Tetuan

Original Chavacano Video Music Festival 2018
October 8 (Monday), 7PM, Centro Latino, Paseo del Mar

Mascota de Zamboanga Competition 2018
October 9 (Tuesday), 7PM, Palacio del Sur

Regatta de Zamboanga 2018
October 10 (Wednesday), 7AM, R.T. Lim Boulevard

Wow Sardinas Grand Boodle Fight
October 10 (Wednesday), 11AM, R.T. Lim Boulevard

Parade of Lights (Float Competition)
October 10 (Wednesday), 6PM, Mayor Vitaliano Agan Ave (former Nuñez Extension) to City Hall Grounds

Concierto na Ayuntamiento
October 10 (Wednesday), 6PM, City Hall Grounds

Zamboanga Hermosa Streetdance Competition & Fiesta Main Program
October 11 (Thursday), 8AM

Balik Zamboanga Night
October 11 (Thursday), 7PM, Patio Palmeras

Feast of Our Lady Of The Pillar
October 12 (Friday), Fort Pilar Shrine

Danza La Vida (Street Party)
October 13 (Saturday), 7PM

Hermosa Photography Competition 2018
October 19 (Friday), 5PM – Deadline of Submission
October 21 (Sunday),11AM – Exhibit Opening
October 28 (Saturday), 11AM – Awarding Ceremony

More events will be included in the coming weeks so like the official facebook page Zamboanga Hermosa Festival to get the latest updates. Follow us on Twitter (@zambocitygovt) and Instagram (@zambocitygovt), and subscribe the Youtube Channel Zamboanga City Official. Share and invite your friends this October to experience the most colorful festival of the south! Use the official hashtags: #ZamboHermosaFest and #iLoveZamboangaCity.



You may download the festival logo with transparent background here:

The logo shall only be used for festival-related collaterals and should not be altered in any way. Copyright belongs to the City Government of Zamboanga.
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