Magayon Festival 2011 Calendar of Events

The Magayon Festival, literally the ‘beautiful’ festival, is the province of Albay’s annual month-long celebration of its rich culture, history, crafts, and cuisine. The festival is inspired by the Legend of Daragang Magayon (Bikol for ‘beautiful maiden’) which tells of the perfect-coned Mayon Volcano came to be.

Magayon Fest also coincides with the province’s founding anniversary on April 3. Locals and guests will enjoy hundreds of activities lined up from April 1 to 30. See the Magayon Festival 2011 calendar of activities below:

April 1 to 30

• Rocklakan sa Magayon, 7pm @ SMB Stage
• Magayon Art Exhibit, 8am-5pm @ Atrium, Capitol Bldg
• Magayon Photo Exhibit, 8am-5pm @ Back of Capitol
• Floriage (Garden Expo), 8am-onwards @ Astrodome Compound
• Magayon Festival Trade Fair 2011 Special Setting & Bayong Showcase @ Old Albay District
• Magayon Festival Trade Fair 2011 Special Exhibit @ Capitol Lobby
• Magayon Foodstalls/Beer Plaza @ Peñaranda Park

April 1

• Misa sa Magayon, 8am @ Albay Astrodome
• Magayon Cheers, 9am @ Peñaranda Park
• Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies (Trade Fair/Foodstalls/Exhibits) 9:30am @ Albay Capitol/ Peñaranda Park
• Magayon Festival Legend Showdown, 1pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Sponsors’ Parade of Lights, 6pm @ Penaranda Park
• Magayon Serenata 2011 (Brass Band Festival) 6pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Silyab sa Magayon (Fireworks Display),7pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Concierto sa Magayon w/ Ate Shawie & 6 Cycle Mind, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome

April 1 to 2 – Ms. MaGAYon Festival, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 2

• Mayon 360 – International 50-Mile Ultra Marathon, 4am @ Peñaranda Park
• Summer Opening Celebration @ Embarcadero de Legazpi
• Hataw at Galaw sa Magayon, 8pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 2 to 3 – Bicol Regional Karate-do Championship, 8am @ Embarcadero de Legazpi

April 2 to 3 & 10 – Sagupaan sa Magayon (Kid Boxing Competition), 5pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 3

• Albay Day Celebration
• MaGAYon Day: Gupitan sa Plaza, 8am @ Peñaranda Park
• Albay Day: Basketball Games, 2pm @ Albay Astrodome
• Magayon Drum Corps Competition, 2pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Daragang Magayon Effigy-Making Contest, 6pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Bicol University Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 4

• BFP Day/Regional Urban Fire Olympics,8am @ Peñaranda Park
• Bulilit sa Magayon, 8am @ Albay Astrodome
• Mima, Maskara, Anino, Atbp! 6pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Ligao City Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 5

• Senior Citizens’ Day, 8am @ Albay Astrodome
• Daraga Night, 6pm @ Peñaranda Park
• A Night of Belly Dancing w/ the Gypsies,8pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 6

• Legazpi City Night w/ Santacruzan, 5pm @ Peñaranda Park
• DWCL Night, 9pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 7

• Polangui Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Magayon Festival 5-Cock Derby, 7pm @ Gallera de Legazpi
• Ginoo ng Magayon Festival Talent Night, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome
• Ki Aikido Asian Tournament, 3pm @ ICR Conference Room

April 8

• Ki Aikido Asian Tournament, 3pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Silyab sa Magayon (Fireworks Display),7pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Tabaco City Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 8 to 10 – National Skimboarding Competition, 8am @ Sto. Domingo

April 8 to 10 – Bicol Dart Challenge V, 8am @ People’s Hall

April 9

• Ki Aikido Asian Tournament, 3pm @ ICR Conference Room
• MaGAYon Day Madri Gras (Gay Street Parade), 2pm @ Peñaranda Park
• 3rd Payaso sa Magayon 2011, 6pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Ginoo ng Magayon Festival Pagent Night w/ Jennylyn Mercado, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome
• Phenomenal Women: A Catwalk for a Cause, 7pm @ La Piazza Hotel

April 9 to 10 – 3rd Magayon Festival Nat’l. Invitational Airsoft Tournament, 8am @ BU Oval Field

April 9 to 10 – Magayon Photography Workshop @ Albay Provincial Capitol

April 10

• Magayon X Playground, 8am @ Landco Business Park
• Dog Walk and Pet Show, 3pm @ BU Grounds to Peñaranda Park
• Magayon Serenata 2011 (Brass Band Festival) 6pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Senakulo @ Albay Astrodome

April 11

• ABS-CBN Variety Show, 5pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Hataw at Galaw sa Magayon, 8pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 11 to 16 – Magayon Tumbukan (9-Ball Billards Competition) @ Ninong’s Bar

April 12

• Magayon Idol, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Munting Prinsesa ng Magayon, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome
• Laro ng Lahi sa Magayon, 8am @ Peñaranda Park

April 12 to 13 – League of Cooperative Officers of the Philippines Convention, 8am @ People’s Hall

April 13

• Kudkud-Paga Turo-Gata…Round IV!, 3pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Libon Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Magayon Baile, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome
• Magayon Dancesports w/ Ms. Priscilla Meirelles, 9pm @ Albay Astrodome

April 14

• Magayon Song Co., 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Titsers’ Nyt, 6pm @ Albay Astrodome
• Rapado sa Magayon Rap for a Change, 9pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 15

• Magayon Arnis Kali Laro-Laban Championship, 10am @ LCC Activity Center
• The Lass…The Musical…Magayon Teatro de Artes, 6am @ Peñaranda Park
• Silyab sa Magayon (Fireworks Display), 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Magayon Band Masters’ Show, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 15 to 16 – Magayon Jobs Fair, 8am @ Albay Astrodome

April 15 to 16 – Magayon Bike Show and Competition, 8am @ Landco Business Park

April 15 to 17 – 3 Peaks in One Summer Festival: Mt. Masaraga, Mt. Malinao & Mt. Mayon

April 17

• Palaspas/Palm Blessing, 6am @ Peñaranda Park
• Lagatok sa Folk, 6pm @ Albay Astrodome
• AUL Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 18

• Himig Semana Santa, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
• April 18 to 23 – Kasal-Kasalon sa Magayon (A Bridal Exhibit), 8am @ Albay Astrodome
• April 18 to 23 – Magayon Tumbukan (9-Ball Billards Competition) @ Ninong’s Bar
• April 18 to 23 – Magayon Fashion Show, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome

April 19

• Magayon Skate Festival 2011, 1pm @ Embarcadero de Legazpi
• A Rendition of “Regina Coeleletarie”, 6pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 20

• Senakulo (Sto. Domingo Night), 8pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 21

• Pabasa, 6pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 22

• Siete Palabras, 1pm @ Albay Cathedral
• Procession of Pasos @ Peñaranda Park

April 23

• Visita Iglesia @ Albay Cathedral
• Paghiras Kan “Balaog”, 6pm @ Albay Cathedral
• Magayon Serenata 2011 (Brass Band Festival) 6pm @ Albay Astrodome
• Sto. Domingo Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Mag Rider’s First Motorcycle Circuit, 7am @ Embarcadero de Legazpi

April 24

• Salubong, 4am @ Peñaranda Park
• Easter Dawn Mass, 4am @ Peñaranda Park
• Magayon Goes Retro/Retro Music Festival, 3pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 25

• Floriage: Lecture Series, 8am @ Astrodome Compound
• JBR Center for Performing Arts, 5pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Camalig Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 25 to 28 – Regional Invitational Dama Tournament, 9am @ Albay Capitol

April 26

• Hot-aw sa Kaonan (Sili Viand – Eating Contest), 5 pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Oas Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Mutya ng Magayon Festival Talent Night, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome

April 27

• Bacacay Night, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 28

• Regional Cooperative Council Meeting, 8am @ People’s Hall
• Sari-Saring Talentadong Albayano, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Mutya ng Magayon Festival Pagent Night w/ Lara Quigaman, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome
• AniGaiden: Under Siege @ Penaranda Park

April 28 to 29 – Magayon Chess Festival, 8am @ People’s Hall

April 28 to 29 – Magayon Bikini Open, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome

April 28 to 30 – National Table Tennis Invitational Tournament, 8am @ LCC Activitiy Center

April 29

• 9th Gayon Bicol Festival of Festivals Showdown sa Magayon Festival, 1pm @ Penaranda Park
• Silyab sa Magayon (Fireworks Display), 7pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Kumpas, 7pm @ Peñaranda Park

April 29 to May 1 – Magayon Climb Outreach 2011 @ Bonga, Bacacay

April 30

• Magayon Run 2011: A Fun Run for Albay, 3pm @ Peñaranda Park
• Conciertong Pasasalamat w/ Sam Milby, 7pm @ Albay Astrodome

Note: Subkect to change without prior notice

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