Events and festivals

Coming for a festival, race or event? Bring the whole group.

Sinulog, IRONMAN 70.3 in Cebu, surf contests on Siargao, conferences and festivals across the Visayas. Ann moves teams, crews, fans and delegates on one schedule, and plans the island time after.

Folk dancers performing on the beach at sunset at a wedding celebration, Bohol
Folk dancers on the beach at sunset, Bohol
What Ann handles

Door to door, for everyone

  • Arrival and departure transfers for the whole group
  • Ferries and vans around road closures on big days
  • Race kit, bike boxes, boards and equipment
  • Add-on island trips after the event
  • One contact for the organiser, with updates on the day
  • Plans that allow for weather, crowds and busy ports
Good to know

Tips from Ann

  • Festival weekends and holidays fill ferries fast. Book group legs as early as you can.
  • Big festival days close roads in the city. Ann allows extra time to ports and the airport.
  • Racing? Tell Ann about bike boxes or boards so the right vehicle turns up.
Event calendar

Festivals, races and holidays in the next 12 months

Dates marked "usual timing" follow the normal pattern. Check closer to the date. Ann keeps this list up to date.

Sport · 31 Oct – 10 Nov 2026

World Surf League Championship Tour, Cloud 9

General Luna, Siargao
The first Championship Tour stop in the Philippines. Flights and boats to Siargao fill fast. Sea route options via Surigao.

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Holiday · 20 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (usual timing)

Christmas and New Year holidays

All islands
The busiest ferries of the year. Book group legs early.

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Festival · 17 Jan 2027

Sinulog Festival

Cebu City
Main festival day. Roads close in Cebu City, so allow extra time to Pier 1 and the airport.

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Festival · 17 Jan 2027 (usual timing)

Ati-Atihan Festival

Kalibo, Aklan (near Boracay)
Usually the third Sunday of January. Kalibo is the gateway to Boracay.

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Festival · 24 Jan 2027 (usual timing)

Dinagyang Festival

Iloilo City
Usually the fourth Sunday of January.

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Holiday · 6–8 Feb 2027

Lunar New Year

All islands
A big week for group travel from across Asia. Plan ferries and vans early.

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Holiday · 21–28 Mar 2027

Holy Week

All islands
Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027. Ferries run full and some services change. Book well ahead.

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Festival · Jul 2027 (usual timing)

Sandugo Festival

Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Runs through July in Tagbilaran, Ann's home city.

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Sport · Jul 2027 (usual timing)

5150 Bohol Triathlon

Bohol
Held each July. Bike boxes and kit need van space, so tell Ann your gear.

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Sport · Aug 2027 (usual timing)

IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu

Mactan, Cebu
Usually August. Many athletes add Bohol or Siquijor after the race.

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Festival · Oct 2027 (usual timing)

Buglasan Festival

Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
Usually October.

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Festival · Oct 2027 (usual timing)

MassKara Festival

Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Usually October, peaking on the fourth Sunday.

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How it works

One plan for the whole group

  1. Send your planRoute, dates and rough numbers. Numbers can change later.
  2. Ann plans itFerries, vans and timings that actually connect, with free travel info.
  3. You confirmA clear quote, then a deposit to lock it in.
  4. Everyone travelsOne local contact on WhatsApp the whole way.

Quick answers

Which events do you cover?

Any event on or between the islands Ann serves, plus onward trips anywhere in the Philippines. See the event calendar on this page.

Can you handle sports teams with equipment?

Yes. Tell Ann about bike boxes, boards or kit and she books vehicles with room for it.

Can you plan a holiday after the event?

Yes. Many groups add Bohol, Siquijor or Camiguin after an event in Cebu.

How is it priced?

Every trip is quoted for your group and dates. Send your plan and Ann replies with a clear quote.