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Arts & Culture

PhilFest

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Date
Expected April 2027
Location
Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex
14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626
Organized by
Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc.

About this happenin

Bunting goes up across the courtyard of Tampa's Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex for PhilFest's three days of Filipino food and folk dance. The Philippine Cultural Foundation has run it since the 1990s, and the shape rarely changes. Vendor booths sell Filipino dishes and Philippine merchandise, and live music plays on the covered stage from open to close. Regular fixtures include Tanghalang Pambata, the children's talent showdown, the Tawag ng Tanghalan adult singing contest, a youth hip hop battle, a pageant, and Yugyugan street dancing that pulls the crowd off the benches. Member associations parade their banners in traditional dress, and close to 20,000 people come through over the three days. Parking is a flat cash fee, on site and in nearby school lots. Friday runs 5pm to 11pm and Saturday 10am to 11pm, with an earlier close on Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Gate admission is cheaper if you buy in advance, and it's free for children six and under and for Filipino and U.S. veterans with ID.

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Where

Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex · 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626

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Parking

Parking has been $10, cash only, on site and in lots at Farnell Middle School, Mary Bryant Elementary and Nine Eagles Dental Care. Park only where attendants direct you, or you risk a tow.

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