TOWN FIESTA

The town fiesta, a cultural heritage from our Spanish colonizers, is celebrated in Binalbagan on the 15th of May. The celebration honors its patron saint, St. Isidore, also the patron of farmers. Starting on the 10th of May, the town fiesta celebrations have the following attractions: carnival, fairs, sports events, parades, an amateur singing contest and a beauty pageant. The highlight of the activity is the BALBAGAN FESTIVAL. Formerly named in 1988 as LUMBAYAG meaning to make merry or to revel in Ilongo, the event is highlighted with street dancing of merry makers and participating barangays in colorful costumes as thanksgiving for the blessings and good fortunes bestowed on the community. The Search for the BALBAGAN QUEEN commences after the street dance competition. All these activities climax on the 15th with the coronation of the Fiesta Queen at midnight.