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 The biggest festival of them all in Negros Occidental, the PANAAD FESTIVAL, started in 1993 as a thanksgiving celebration and a fulfillment of a promise and vow to the Divine Providence in exchange of good life.
It features 32 festivals that brings together 13 cities and 19 towns of Negros Occidental. In theme booths that showcase their history, culture, trade, agriculture, tourism and other industries.
"Bulang-bulang Festival" Municipality of San Enrique; "Dinagsa Festival" of Cadiz City; "Kadalag-an Festival" of Victorias City; "Kali-kalihan Festival" Mun. of Don Salvador Benedicto; "Kisi-kisi Festival" Municipality of Ilog; "Magayon Festival" Mun. of Moises Padilla; "Pintaflores Festival" of San Carlos City; "Pasalamat Festival" of La Carlota City; "Sinigayan Festival" of Sagay City; "MassKara Festival" of Bacolod City; "Pinta Puto Festival" Municipality of Manapla; "Humay Humay Festival" Municipality of Valldolid
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES as of January 11, 2010
March 20 (Saturday)
6:00 a.m.
Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Football Field)
8:00 a.m.
Panaad Thanksgiving Mass (2F Stadium)
9:00 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for: Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m.
Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
3:00 p.m.
Motorcade & LGU Floats Competition (Provincial Capitol to Panaad Park)
4:00 p.m.
Opening Ceremony & Festival Dance Competition (Stadium)
Fireworks Display
March 21 (Sunday)
6:00 a.m.
Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
10:00 a.m.
Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (Balay Kalamay)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m.
Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
4:00 p.m.
Panaad National Dog Agility Competition (Stadium Grounds)
6:00 p.m.
Lin-ay sang Negros Festival Costume Parade & Talent Night (Robinson’s Bacolod)
7:00 p.m.
NOPSSCEA Cultural Show (Park Stage)
8:00 p.m.
Pop Dance Showdown (Stadium)
March 22 (Monday)
6:00 a.m.
Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
7:00 a.m.
Athletics (Panaad Field)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
10:00 a.m.
Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
1:00 p.m.
Drum & Bugle Competition, Secondary Level (Football Field)
2:00 p.m.
Championship, Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
8:00 p.m.
Negros Pop Idol (Stadium)
March 23 (Tuesday)
6:00 a.m.
Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
7:00 a.m.
Athletics (Panaad Field)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
Taekwondo (2nd Level Stadium)
Chess (Stadium VIP Room)
10:00 a.m.
Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (BK)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
1:00 p.m.
Drum & Bugle Competition, Elementary Level (Football Field)
Boxing (Cabanas)
5:00 p.m.
Sponsored Show (Park Stage)
6:00 p.m.
Composo/Pop Song Writing Competition (Stadium)
March 24 (Wednesday)
6:00 a.m.
Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
7:00 a.m.
Athletics (Panaad Field)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
Chess (Stadium VIP Room)
TESDA Livelihood Skills Olympics (Covered Court)
9:00 a.m.
Latin Dance Sport – Elimination Round (NOMPAC Gym)
10:00 a.m.
Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions (daily)
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m.
Boxing (Cabanas)
3:00 p.m.
Latin Dance Sport – Adult, Senior & Juvenile Categories (NOMPAC Gym)
March 25 (Thursday)
6:00 a.m.
Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
7:00 a.m.
Mambukal - Panaad Team Relay
Chess (Stadium VIP Room)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
Environmental Information Advocacy (Panaad Nursery)
10:00 a.m.
Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m.
Boxing (Cabanas)
5:00 p.m.
Negrense/Ilonggo Folk Dance Competition (Stadium)
9:00 p.m.
Technical Rehearsal, Lin-ay sang Negros (Stadium)
March 26 (Friday)
6:00 a.m.
Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
10:00 a.m.
Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m.
Boxing (Cabanas)
8:00 p.m.
Lin-ay sang Negros 2009 Pageant (Stadium)
March 27 (Saturday)
6:00 a.m.
Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Football Field)
Murcia – Panaad Run
10:00 a.m.
Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
3:00 p.m.
Closing Ceremony w/ Awarding & Presentation of Winners (Stadium)
7:00 p.m.
Fireworks Display |
