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The Panagbenga 2012 Festival was launched last November 14, 2011 with the theme “Community Convergence for a Sustainable Tourism Growth”. The Panagbenga is a Baguio City‘s national festival and organizers both from the Private and Government Sector promises that there will be a lot of new events and somewhat “adventurous” activities that everybody, both residents and tourists alike will definitely enjoy. The Panagbenga organizers were generous enough to allow us to publish the activities during the festival, however please take note that this schedule contains only the traditional events or activities during the festival. However as promised there will be a lot of additional events during the Panagbenga month and the traditional events are expected to bring in new twists which is something that everybody should watch out for.
UPDATED SCHEDULE FOR PANAGBENGA 2012!
Panagbenga Festival 2012
Schedule of Activities
ACTIVITIES |
DATE |
Panagbenga 2012 Launch and Concert |
November 14, 2011 |
Chinese Spring Festival |
January 23, 2012 |
Panagbenga Opening Parade |
February 1, 20128:00 AM |
Market EncounterVenue: Burnham Park |
February 1 – March 4, 2012 |
Let a Thousand Flowers BloomVenue: Melvin Jones |
February 11, 20128:00 AM |
Handog ng Panagbenga sa Pamilya BaguioVenue: Burnham Park |
February 12, 2012 |
Fluvial Float ParadeVenue: Burnham Lake |
February 12, 201210:00 AM |
Grand Street Dancing Parade |
February 25, 20128:00AM |
Grand Float Parade |
February 26, 20128:00AM |
Session Road in BloomVenue: Session Road |
February 27 – March 4, 2012 |
Pony Boy’s DayVenue: Athletic Bowl |
March 2, 2012 |
Panagbenga Closing Ceremonies and Grand Fireworks DisplayVenue: Athletic Bowl |
March 4, 2012 |
PANAGBENGA 2012 COMMUNITY LED EVENTS
ACTIVITIES |
DATE and TIME |
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Kid’s Stage PerformanceVenue: Melvin Jones Grandstand |
February 2, 20129:00 AM – 4:00 P.M. |
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IPMS-Baguio Scale Model Exhibit and CompetitionVenue:MPH,BCC |
February 2-4, 2012 |
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A,B,C,D…HIV Prevention and Awareness ForumVenue: Baguio Convention Center |
February 4, 2012 |
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BSU Country FairVenue: Benguet State University |
February 10 – March 4, 2012 |
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The Power Plus RaceVenue: Burnham Park Lake Drive |
February 12, 20125:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
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PMA Alumni HomecomingVenue: Philippine Military Academy |
February 18, 2012 |
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Colt 45 URCC IV-Battlegrounds Mix Martial ArtsVenue:Baguio Convention Center |
February 18, 20128:00 PM |
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Panagbenga Airsoft ChallengeVenue:Melvin Jones (whole day) |
February 18-19, 2012 |
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Dog Show and Rabies Awareness ProgramVenue: People’s Park |
February 19, 20127:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Pop Fiesta by RMN, iFM BaguioVenue: Athletic Bowl |
February 23, 2012 |
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Inauguration of the BGHMC GardenVenue: Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center Garden |
February 24, 2012 |
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Mr. and Ms. Panagbenga Best Bodies 2012Venue: Baguio Convention Center |
February 24, 20127:00PM |
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Panagbenga 2012 Flower Fest Invitational Darts Fest 100k GuaranteedVenue: The Ian Bolinget billiard and Eatery |
February 24-26, 2012 |
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February 25, 20123:00 PM |
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Mr. Panagbenga 2011 Muscle ShowdownVenue: Baguio Convention Center |
February 25, 20126:00 PM |
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Hope for the Flowers Stage PlayVenue: Baguio Convention Center |
February 27, 20121:00PM – 5:00PM |
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Auto Show by the Speed Limits Auto ClubVenue: Baguio Convention Center |
February 27 – 29, 2012 |
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1st Ramp Model CompetitionBaguio Convention Center |
March 2, 20125:00 PM onwards |
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Swimathon Big Splash: Great Lengths for a Great CauseVenue: Athletic Bowl Swimming Pool Complex |
March 3, 20128:00AM – 5:00 PM |
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Handog Pasasalamat ng Bombo Radyo at Star FM: Free Concert and Free T-ShirtVenue: Melvin Jones Grandstand |
March 3, 20125:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight |
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Sail On Caravan Tour IIVenue: Baguio Convention Center |
March 3, 20122:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
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Dog Walk for PeaceVenue: Burnham Park to Athletic Bowl |
March 4, 20126:00 am – 9:00 am |
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Little Mr. and Ms. Panagbenga 2012Venue: Baguio Convention Center |
March 4, 20125:00 PM |
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Tambalang Saya sa Panagbenga 2012Variety ShowVenue: Melvin Jones Grandstand |
March 4, 20126:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight |
The Community led activities for the Panagbenga 2012 is just a final list. Note that some activities may also be subject to change depending on unforeseen factors.
Thanks to the Panagbenga Secretariat for providing the updated Panagbenga Schedule of Activities
About Lakbay Baguio Vince
The admin goes by the name of "Vince", a teacher and a blogger by heart, born and raised in Baguio City, he enjoys the City of Pines' Cool air in the morning, because of his love for the City he thought of creating a blog about Baguio, thus...Lakbay Baguio. You can reach lakbay baguio via email at [email protected]
hi, when is the panagbenga bodybuilding event going to be held and where is the location?
Hello,
As of now what was released were the schedules for the general / traditional events, we will be posting other activities here as soon as we have them.
Thanks keep checking back for updates.
when i chck the sched of activities i saw a fluvial parade on feb 11 and a grand float parade on feb 26. when is the best time to go there if u were made to choose? when is the exact date of the festival where we get to see the flowers on parade? tnx.
Hi,
If you would like to see the flowers on parade that would be the grand street and float parade which are considered to be the main parades during the panagbenga.
hi. we want to know if there is an upcoming bodybuilding competition during the festival. My partner once joined a competition during the Panagbenga. Please let us know if there is so we can prepare as early as now, for her to compete again. tnx…
Hi Please check our updated schedule of activities.
See you in Panagbenga 2012
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Hi,
Me and my friends are planning to go to Baguio for the Panagbenga Festival for 3 days. What are the best dates to go there so that we could reserve our leaves. Thanks!
Hi,
The time when most people are visiting Baguio City for Panagbenga is during the grand parades and the session road in bloom until the closing ceremonies for the the grand fireworks display. You might want to extend your leave for 1 week
Thanks
Thanks! I will suggest it to my friends. See you in Baguio! Excited!:)
what is the best time to go to baguio for the panagbenga festival?
Hi Lindy,
That would depend on your purpose, but to give you an idea the time when most visitors come up to Baguio is during the grand street and float parades.
when is the highlight where we can see the beautiful floral floats of panagbenga festival? and are there strawberries by that time also?
The grand street, float parades and the session road in bloom are considered to be highlights of the panagbenga although all activities are highlights on their own.
what the exact date of panagbenga festival next year?
For the schedule please visit our page: http://lakbaybaguio.com/panagbenga-festival-2012-schedule
Thanks!
what is the best date to go to baguio for the panagbenga festival?
The crowd drawers are usually during the Grand Float and Street Parades as it is also followed by the Session Road in Bloom activity. For the schedule please click on this link: Panagbenga 2012 Schedule
Hello Baguio,
I have planned my Panagbenga 2012 visit and have made flight and accommodation arrangements. I pray all things will be fine and I will get to see your beautiful place then. Thanks to CebuPac for their promo fare. Godspeed!
Hello,
We are glad that you have decided to visit Baguio during the Panagbenga we likewise pray for the success of the activity and we also pray for your safe trip and that you would enjoy the city of Baguio.
greetings pnagbenga admin..we really look forward for the yearly pngbenga fest…may i kindly ask if your good office is already open re the application for booths/stalls for the session rd in bloom..thank you so much and we pray for the success of this amazing festival.
Hello Les,
We are not authorized to do such transactions please contact the Panagbenga Secretariat.
Thanks
Hi, do you have the contact number of the organizer? We would be doing a sponsorship for this festival. Thanks!
Hi Christine,
This is their contact details.
The Panagbenga Secretariat
Baguio Conventions and Visitors Bureau bldg., Burnham Park, Baguio City
Telefax: (+6374) 442 4315
Email: [email protected]
for feb 11 (let a thousand flowers bloom) and feb 12 (fluvial float parade) does also have the flower parade on the street like what seen on most blogs and tv report? wanted to experience and be there to see the event and i cant make it on the last schedule. pls. help. thanks.
Hi Annexia,
Unfortunately the Grand Parades only happen during the set date, there are flower float parades during the fluvial and the let a thousand flowers bloom activities, however, those events are crowd drawers in their own right, the fluvial parade is done at the burnham lake and the let a thousand flowers bloom is usually done in melvin jones.
hi..want to inquire how can i join your vendors association just for the panagbenga event..tnx
Hello we are not authorized to do such transactions please contact the secretariat:
The Panagbenga Secretariat
Baguio Conventions and Visitors Bureau bldg., Burnham Park, Baguio City
Telefax: (+6374) 442 4315
Email: [email protected]
Why is my question not posted? =( I wanted to ask the difference between the fluvial float parade and the grand float parade. I hope you can give me an idea. Thanks!
Hello Yvonne,
Please be informed that we get a lot of comments daily and in order to weed out spam comments from legitimate ones we need to manually go through the comments.
As for your other question: The Fluvial parade is being held at the Burnham Lake since a fluvial parade is a parade done in the water, the Grand Float parade on the other hand is the Parade of Flower Floats and the route is via session road, harrison road to athletic bowl.
I hope this information is helpful.
Thanks for your comment.
thank you so much! =) wow! how lucky of me.. i’ll be arriving on the 25th! ^_^ What time does the street dancing start on the 25th? Do you think victory liner will be full on feb 25? i want to reserve a seat but there’s a possibilty that my flight will be delayed so what will happen if I wasn’t able to use my reserved seat? thanks.
The parade usually starts at 7:00am, regarding your bus seat i think victory liner would be the best company to answer you query.
Thanks and see you in Panagbenga 2012!
okay thank you. what time does the street dancing end? coz i think i’ll be arriving in Baguio after lunch. thank you so much for finding time to answer my questions.
Street dancing usually ends before noontime depending on the number of participants, however the presentations at the staging area may last beyond noontime again depending on the number of participants.
What is there to see durin the Chinese Spring Festival. That is our available date to go to Baguio for the Panagbengga festival.
During the Chinese Spring Festival the Baguio Chinese Community usually hold a parade at Session Road, then afterwards there is a fireworks display.
ask ko lang po kelan yung registration para maging offical photographer or maging part ng press or para magkaroon ng access sa parade at para makapagshoot ng walang hassle like the other festivals doing.
I am also currently communicating with the group in-charge will post an update as soon as they open the application.
Hi,
Do you already have an update of how can we register as photographers for the parade? My brother told me that we should register at Burnham office or register online. If we can do it online, may we know the link where we can register?Thanks!
Hi meg,
Here is the update on the photographer’s application for accreditation.
See you in panagbenga 2012!
http://lakbaybaguio.com/panagbenga-hobbyist-photographer-accreditation
Are there timeframes available for the Grand Parades? Those scheduled on Feb 25 and 26? And are there route maps that you can provide for the parade so that we’ll know where to stay for the parade? This will be the first time that we’ll be seeing the panagbenga and we don’t want to miss out any of it..
Usually the parades starts at 7am onwards, duration will be depending in the number of participants and floats. Traditionally the route of the parade would be from upper session road or even beyond the PRC building, down to harrison road, to athletic bowl.
What inn or hotel that is affordable that you could suggest that is near the event’s area?
The baguio hotels that are within the parade routes are Casa valejo, Hotel 45, Bloomfield, Benguet Prime Hotel, Labrea Inn, Hotel Veniz, readers if i missed any hotel please feel free to comment.
Also hotel rooms are almost fully booked last december, so you have to call the hotel of choice as soon as possible for your reservations.
Hi,
Will there be exhibits, expo, trade shows?
Hello Dang,
Traditionally there are trade shows, however we still need to know the other activities for this year as well as the venue among others.
Thanks and see you in Panagbenga 2012
Hi,
We are planning to go there on Feb.11-12.
Do you know the exact time for the Let a thousand flowers bloom and the fluvial float?
Thanks!
Hi Crizzy,
We will be updating our schedule soon please try visiting our site regularly for the updates.
Thanks
hi, gud day! Panagbenga 2012 is going to be my 4th consecutive years of coming up 2 Baguio… Every year of visit has always been a surprise and delightful activities… I am looking 4ward to come again to see that much-awaited event that only Baguio City can do… Congrats in advance to all the organizers… GOD SPEED!!!!
Hi Joey,
Baguio City can’t wait to welcome you back, have a safe trip and see you in Panagbenga 2012!
I would like to know exactly what particular events shall there be on 11th and 12th of February since I am planning to have a vacation opting Baguio if its worth the trip on these days. Thank you.
Hi Johnna,
Some activities are still being finalized, please visit our site regularly for any updates.
Thanks
Hi, how do i apply for a pass for photo-enthusiast like me? I want to document the feb 25 n 26 activities,me from singapore.
We too are applying for that pass once i get the process and forms i will post the steps in this website so visit us regularly for such updates.
Thanks
sa athletic bowl pa rin po ba yung full performance for street dancers..
Hi Rhegz,
Up to this time the performance would be in the athletic bowl, will post updates if there are any changes.
Hi,
Is the opening parade a crowd drawer to? Exactly what time will it start, how long will it last, & what is its route? Any other events on 1February?
Thanks & more power!
Hi Reggie,
The opening parade is a crowd drawer in its own right, but if i were to compare it with the grand parades of course the grand parades would not only be a crowd drawer but a crowd pleaser as well.
Parades usually lasts for 2-3 hours depending on the number of participants, routes would be that which is also being followed by the grand parade, please visit our site regularly for any updates on other activities on February 1, 2012.
Thanks and see you in Panagbenga 2012.
what is ipitik festival? what are the activities to expect in ipitik festival?
Hello,
IPITIK FESTIVAL was coined from the native term “ipitik”, like a toast of blessing usually done before sharing the bounty to everybody.
hope this is helpful.
Thanks
hi ask ko lang what time ang start ng grand float parade kung aabot kmi sa byahe ng victory ng 12 midnight? thank you so much…
The grand street parade usually starts at 7:00 am.
See you in Panagbenga 2012!
when you say ‘session road in bloom’, meron bang something worth watching in the said event? so we may know if mag e extend kmi ng stay. thanks
Session Road in bloom is an event where session road is closed to vehicles and stalls are put up where you can purchase different kinds of food, souvenirs among others. There are several stages where various bands and artists will perform everyday.
Hope this helps, See you in Panagbenga 2012!
Hi,
Just want to ask what are the requirements or procedure to get Hobbyist Id?or Media accreditation for the festival,Im a Belgian Citizen and want to promote tourism in Europe about the Festivals of the Philippines.
Thanks in Advance
Hello Willy,
Thank you for promoting Philippines Tourism particularly Panagbenga in Europe, with regards to the Hobbyist I.D. I will be posting the procedure here so please visit our site regularly.
Thanks and See you in Panagbenga 2012!
to the organizer: hi good day… just curious, where can i get a photograp[her’s pass during the float parade and other activities of this year’s panangbenga celebration. hope you can help me out with this.
salamat po
Hi Danilo,
I will post the process here visit our site regularly for the update.
hi can u please help me find a transient room for rent for two? budget is 250-300 per person. I tried filling up a form here, can’t find it anymore but i dont think i got a reply. thanks!
What are the events can we see on Feb 25 from 1pm to 8pm near Session Rd and Burnham Park?
Hi,
Please check the community led activities for the scheduled events.
Hi!
Greatings!, I would like to ask you have any contact numbers on those who organize the events. May you send it to my email [email protected] if you have any. I would highly appreciate it. Thank you so much. God Bless!
Tark
Hello,
You can try to send them an email here: [email protected]
You can also try to call them at Telefax: (+6374) 442 4315
Is there a way I can get a print out of the schedule of activities? I am going with family and friends.
Hi,
You can copy and paste in a word document the schedule of activities web page.
Hi! we would like to know how long is the travel time from Leonila Hill (evangelista st.) going to town proper? because the transient house we rented is located there. Tnx a lot!
Hi Joan,
This is just an estimate since i don’t have a clear idea where the transient house is located, but usually its 10-15 minutes ride to burnham park area (depending on the traffic).
Can i just fax or email the forms(photographer/hobbyist)?..coz im planning to go on feb.24 and i think it would be time consuming for me and our group to go there upon my arrival. Since,we dont know the place very well and we would also like to make good use of our short vacation there in baguio.
Please call the Secretariat Telefax: (+6374) 442 4315
Hey good day
When is the Fireworks for Chinese Spring festival. I see that it was included in your list of activities here in Baguio. Is it tonite ? thanks
Hi Nicole,
Unfortunately, we did not receive any advise regarding any fireworks display today. I guess we just have to watch the sky since today is chinese new year’s eve.
HI! any band related activities? my band wish to play if there is any? thank you
Hi,
Please check the community led activities and contact the Panagbenga Secretariat for more details. You can email them at [email protected] for more inquiries
Hello,
first of all i hope you dont get tired of our questions
Its would be our first time in Feb, and i just want to ask What is the exact route of the Street dance parade and the GRAND Parade??
so that we can plan where or which spot we will watch the parade from?
Also is there an official viewing area??
The route would be from upper session road going to harrison road to abad santos drive and finally the athletic bowl (the final stop would be the field demonstration area).
We are glad to answer your queries.
Thanks and See you during the Panagbenga 2012!
Hi,
We are going to Baguio on Feb. 10 — what is Fluvial Float parade and let a thousand flower bloom? Where can we see this and what can expect. thanks for you help..
Hi Anne,
The Fluvial Float parade is a water parade at the Burnham lake, it will start at 10am, let a thousand flowers bloom is a family activity where families is given the opportunity to paint banners or canvass.
See you in Panagbenga 2012!
Hello would like to know what exact time ang Sched ng parade for February 25 and 26?
Hope to hear from you soon
Thank you very much
The grand parades will start at 8am however i advise you to be at your chosen location earlier to find a suitable area.
What is there to see in Handog ng Panagbenga sa Baguio?
when is the best day to go to panagbenga?
The Crowd drawer is usually the Grand Float and Grand Street Parades, this year it would be on February 25-26.
tanong ko lang po kung gun ban sa panagbenga? my husband po kc is a police officer…bka magkaaberya po kc when we get to the celebration. tnx po.
Hello,
Yes gun ban is enforced during the Panagbenga you can find more details here:
http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=91328591017
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/baguio/local-news/2012/02/09/gun-ban-effect-city-s-festival-205086
thank you po for the info.
when will street concerts/parties like those happening in Abanao St. and Melvin Jones be? and do you know what bands will play? Thanks!
can just saw the floats on tv now and we decided to catch the remaining days of the panagbenga celebration, our questions are : can we still see the floats on diplay if we go on march 2-4? Can we still catch something worthy to see for the festivity if i will be with senior citizens during those dates? thanks.
The floats will only be displayed for a limited time since the flowers used will wilt. Some floats will be displayed in their respective establishments. During your said date you will be witnessing different concerts (rock, classical etc) in session road during the session road in bloom. There are also concerts sponsored by the different TV stations such as the Kapamilya Caravan on March 3, 2012 at athletic bowl. You will also witness the Grand Fireworks Display on March 4, 2012, There are still a lot to see after the Grand Parades.
hi, good day!
I want to know the scheduled time for the Grand Fireworks Display.. thanks!
The Grand Fireworks display will be on March 4, 2012 at around 6pm-7pm
hello,i need pass, to be a official photographer in flower parade,pano po ako maka pag reg.?para maka kuha ng id as photogs.gusto ko po kc ma xperience mag picture pictures sa loob ng parade,para po mas maka kuha ako ng maganda,,,,,pls pm your reply [email protected] fb and email,thanks po……
Hello,
We usually wait for the go signal from the Panagbenga Secretariat they are the ones screening all the applicants, they usually give notifications 1 month before the Panagbenga Parade. Visit our blog for more updates..
i will be there next week does anyone know if the 2013 schedule has been posted .. if so where please
Hi Gregory you can find the schedule here http://lakbaybaguio.com/2012/11/panagbenga-2013-schedule/