Tampa’s Philfest ’23 set for March 31-April 2

This year’s Philfest will offer its traditional features—cultural dances and exhibitions, talent shows, singing competitions and Filipino food. WEBSITE

Filipinos from all over Florida are expected flock to Tampa for the annual Philfest celebration. Philfest draws more than 12,000 attendees each year, according to organizers.

This year’s Philfest runs from Friday-Sunday, March 31-April 2. Friday’s festivities happen from 5 p.m.-11p.m., then 10 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday.

Philfest is organized by Tampa’s Philippine Cultural Foundation and will take place at its Bayanihan Arts and Events Center, located at 14301 Nine Eagles Dr. on the western edge of Hillsborough County.

This year’s Philfest will offer its traditional features—cultural dances and exhibitions, talent shows, singing competitions and Filipino food, from lechon kawali and lumpia to pancit, halo-halo,  barbecue skewers and kwek-kwek. Non-food vendors will also be selling apparel, arts and crafts, and other wares.

Tickets to Philfest cost $10 at the gate or $8 for advance tickets at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center—online ticketing is not available.  Limited parking is available at the events center.

For the latest information on 2023’s Philfest, head to @PhilFestTampa on Facebook page or pcfitampa.org.