Guimaras, known for its world-class mangoes is celebrating their annual Manggahan Festival from April 10-17, 2011.
The theme this year is, “Sustaining Agri-Eco Tourism Development Amidst Climate Change.”
I haven’t been to this festival yet, though Guimaras is just a few minutes away from the city. I’m looking forward to attending it this year so I could try the EAT-ALL-YOU-CAN-MANGOES!!! *drools*
| Monday, April 4-8 | (Day 1) |
| Manggahan sa Robinsons (Robinsons Place Iloilo), Opening Ceremony of Agri-Trade Fair | |
| Friday, April 8 | (Day 5) |
| Mini Fashion Show “Mutya ng Guimaras” (Robinsons Place Iloilo) | |
| Sunday, April 10 | (Day 7) |
| 5:30am | Fun Run (Half Marathon) 21k Bta. Mun. Hall to Capitol 5 and 10k Capitol |
| 7:00 - 8:00am | Sponsored Mass (SMAP) |
| 8:00 - 10:00am | Soft Opening ( Food Court Area ) |
| 10:00am - 5:00pm | Agri-Trade Fair and Food Festival (Food Court Area ) |
| 6:00 - 10:00pm | Regional Hiphop Competition (Food Court Area) |
| Monday, April 11 | (Day 8) |
| 8:00am | Opening Salvo Parade (From GPPO to Capitol) Street Dancing, Competition CBRTs, Car Show |
| 9:00am -10:00pm | Opening Program Manggahan 2011 (Food Court Area) |
| 10:00am - 5:00pm | Regional Art-Trade Fair & Food Festival (Capitol Ground) Farmers Day (GTIC) |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Demonstration in Table Skirting and Table Napkin Folding (Food Court Area) |
| 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Welcome Dinner and Cultural Showcase for the Regional Agri-Fair Participants |
| 10:00pm -onwards | Live Band (Food Court Area) * |
| Tuesday, April 12 | (Day 9) |
| 8:00am - 4:00 pm | Jobs Fair (Covered Gym) |
| 9:00am - 3:00pm | Guimaras Medical Society Congress (Function Hall),Physical Fitness Activity |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Cooking Demonstration on Mango Inspired Desserts (Food Court Area) |
| 7:00pm -10:00pm | Mutya ng Guimaras Talent Night (Food Court Area) |
| Wednesday, April 13 | (Day 10) |
| 8:00am - 4:00pm | Guimaras Youth Day (Amazing Race, Congress) @ the Covered Gym |
| 1:00pm - 8:00pm | Battle Of The Bands (Food Court Area) |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Cooking Demonstration on Mango Inspired Appetizers (Food Court) |
| 8:00 pm - onwards | Concert (Manila Band) Museo de Guimaras Area |
| Thursday, April 14 | (Day 11) |
| 8:00am - 10:00am | Research Symposium (Function Hall) |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Cooking Demonstration on Mango Inspired Dishes Inspired Dishes |
| 7:00pm - 10:00pm | GSC Night (Food Court Area) |
| Friday, April 15 | (Day 12 ) |
| 10:00am - 5:00pm | Manggahan Eat All You Can (Beside Trade Fair Area) |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Cooking Demonstration on Mango Inspired Dishes Inspired Dishes |
| 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Search for Mutya Ng Guimaras (Covered Gym) |
| Oath Taking Ceremony Of The Provincial Tourism Council | |
| 10:00 pm - onwards | Live Band (Food Court Area) |
| Saturday, April 16 | (Day 13 ) |
| 7:00am - 4:00pm | Governors Cup Invitational Fishing Tournament (Fort San Pedro Iloilo City and Ends at Roro Wharf. Hoskyn Jordan) |
| 10:00am - 5:00pm | Manggahan Eat All You Can (Beside Trade Fair Area) |
| 9:00 pm - onwards | Live Band / Kapamilya Night (Food Court Area) |
| Sunday, April 17 | (Day 14 ) |
| 8:00am - 2:00pm | CBRTs Cultural Competition (Museo de Guimaras Area) |
| 10:00am - 5:00pm | Manggahan Eat All You Can (Beside Trade Fair Area) |
| 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Sinadya Sa Capitol (Capitol Grounds) |
| 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Fireworks Competition (Food Court Area) |
| 10:00a.m. | Daily Trade Fair & Exhibit @ various venues (refer to day 1) |
| 3:00p.m. | Closing Ceremony w/ Awarding & Presentation of Winners (Stadium) |
| 9:00pm - onwards | Live Band (Food Court Area) |