Get ready for a month-long celebration as Higalaay Festival 2026 fills Cagayan de Oro City with exciting cultural, sports, business, culinary, religious, and entertainment activities this August. Residents and visitors can enjoy a wide variety of events that showcase the city’s vibrant culture, creativity, and warm hospitality. The month-long festival officially kicks off on August 6 with the Higalaay Festival Grand Launching at the Rio de Oro Boulevard.
Core Events
- August 6 – Higalaay Festival Grand Launching (Rio de Oro Boulevard)
- August 6–31 – Fiesta sa Kaumahan: Agro Fair and Garden Show (Gaston Park)
- August 1–31 – HALA! Kumbira 2026: A Prelude to the 30th Kumbira (Limketkai Atrium)
- August 16 – Higalaay Festival Half Marathon (Ayala Malls Centrio)
- August 19–21 – 15th Mindanao Fashion Summit (Ayala Malls Centrio)
- August 22 – Miss Cagayan de Oro (Limketkai Atrium)
- August 26 – Street Dancing Competition (Pelaez Sports Center)
- August 27 – Civic Military Parade & Marching Band Competition (Limketkai Center)
- August 28 – Religious and Fluvial Procession (Cagayan de Oro River)
Major Events
- August 7–9 – Kaon Ta Bai Season 4: A Celebration of Homegrown Flavors
- August 8–31 – Higalaay Festival Market
- August 9 – Kanta Ta Bai Season 4: Vocal Duet Grand Finals
- August 11–13 – 35th Mindanao Business Conference
- August 14–15 – Rebisco Volleyball Sisterhood: Fan Meet & Exhibition
- August 21–23 – 1st Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy Higalaay Pickleball Tournament
- August 22 – Lambago Tree Growing (Year 4)
- August 24 – Sayaw Ta Bai Season 4: CDO Dance Festival Grand Finals
- August 25–27 – League of Cities Executive Board Members Meeting
- August 28 – Fiesta sa Barrio
- August 28–30 – Rise Heroes Esports League – Cycle 2
- August 30 – Higalaay 1st Mayor’s Cup Open Invitational Mindanao Open Dancesport Competition
Minor Events
- August 16 – Kagayan Higalaay Dog Day Year 3
- August 19 – Panagtigum Redux: KAMI Visual Arts Domain
- August 21–23 – 2026 CDO National Horse Show and Competition
- August 22 – SAYAWIT: A Pop Rock Musical Theater Play for a Cause
- August 29 – 1st Swimming Festival
- August 30 – War of the Wits: Battle of the Best and Brightest
Parallel Events
Festival-goers can also enjoy dozens of parallel activities throughout August, including:
- Higalaay Photo Contest
- Golden Friendship Cup Basketball League
- Higalaay Fire Olympics
- Car Show, Motorshow & Trike Show
- Mayor’s Cup Football Festival
- Higalaay Motourismo
- National Airsoft Tournament
- Higalaay Bowl 2026
- Open Golf Tournament
- Foam Party
- 3-Day Bazaar
- Arnis Eskrima Tournament
- Doctors’ Hospital Fun Run
- Car Meet
- Concerts, charity events, dance competitions, and more.
Whether you’re looking for food festivals, concerts, pageants, sports competitions, cultural performances, or family-friendly attractions, Higalaay Festival 2026 has something for everyone. Join the celebration and experience why Cagayan de Oro is proudly known as the City of Golden Friendship throughout the entire month of August.
