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Fun local festivals to check out this March

By Patricia Isabella Romarate
Published March 4, 2020 3:33 PM PHT

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Fun festivals to check out this March


Thinking of taking a break this March? How about attending to one of these five fun local festivals!

The sunny and vibrant month of March is often a perfect time to have a vacation in the Philippines.

It can also be nice to take a little break off from the usual busy schedule.

Some book plane tickets to have great adventure in farther destinations, while others prefer tickets to festivals where they can join a crowd with common interest.

If your wanderlust desires the latter, here are five fun festivals you can this month:

Flying Carnival 2020

Flying Carnival 2020 / Image source: Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (FB)
Flying Carnival 2020 / Image source: Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (FB)

“A weekend of almost everything that flies” is the motto of the Flying Carnival 2020! This sports aviation event will feature all that is capable of floating to their air from kites to hot air balloons, from drones to helicopters, and more! Catch this fun-filled fiesta on March 6-8 at the San Lazaro Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite.

Flying Carnival 2020's Schedule of Activities / Image source: Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (FB)
Flying Carnival 2020's Schedule of Activities / Image source: Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (FB)

Wanderland 2020

Wander on the court & champion winning moments as we make way for the complete #WanderlandMusicFest 2020 artist roster 🏆 We Wander. We Win. 🎟 wanderlandfestival.com

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The Wanderland Music and Arts Festival is an annual tradition of “good music and good people.” This 2020, the event returns with sports and athletics theme. Local and international artists will grace the music festival on March 7 and 8 at the Filinvest City Events Grounds, Alabang.

Here's a head start of what awaits you in Wanderland:

We're at this stage of the game, Wanderer! Comment your favorite sports emoji if you're feeling excited! 🥇 #WanderlandMusicFest

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Manila Coffee Festival

Manila Coffee Festival 2020 / Image source: Manila Coffee Festival (FB)
Manila Coffee Festival 2020 / Image source: Manila Coffee Festival (FB)

The Manila Coffee Festival unites all the Manileño coffee-lovers in one place to support the local coffee products and celebrate all things coffee-related, with music and arts on the side. This lifestyle event will take place on March 13 to 15, from 10am to 7pm, at The Manila Hotel.

This year, MCF2020 will showcase the “Humans of Coffee” exhibit, a series of mini documentaries that pays tribute to the coffee growers all over the Philippines.

Art in the Park 2020

 Art in The Park 2020 / Image source: Art in The Park (FB)
Art in The Park 2020 / Image source: Art in The Park (FB)

Art in The Park is an art fair that has “a mission of making the visual arts accessible to everyone.” Since its beginning in 2006, the annual event has offered a wide range of paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, and more at affordable prices-and this year at PhP50,000.00 and below.

This art fair has free admission and will be held on March 15, from 10am to 10pm, at Jaime Velasquez Park in Makati City.

To give you a tease, here is Richard Quebral's masterpiece which was used in their official poster for this year.

This year, #RichardQuebral's colorful artwork, laced with humor and whimsy, will grace #ArtInTheParkPH's postcards and prints. His works will also be available for sale at the MFPI booth! #PressLaunch ART IN THE PARK 2020 15 March 2020, Sunday 10am - 10pm Jaime Velasquez Park, Salcedo Village, Makati #ArtPH #SalcedoVillage #Makati #JaimeVelasquezPark #FortheBenefitofMFPI #SupportNationalMuseum

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Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival

Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival 2020 / Image source: malasimbo.com
Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival 2020 / Image source: malasimbo.com

The Malasimbo Festival is a celebration of both traditional and contemporary arts & culture, with music performances and environmental advocacies. On its 10th year anniversary, the event was held outside Mindoro for the first time.

Festivalgoers enjoyed the event held at La Mesa Eco Park in Quezon City last February 29 to March 1.

Take a look at what went down during the festival as they welcomed the first day of March.

Mike Love at the Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival at the La Mesa Eco Park on March 1 2020 / Image source: Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival (FB)
Mike Love at the Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival at the La Mesa Eco Park on March 1 2020 / Image source: Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival (FB)