Baguio Flower Festival 2023: Panagbenga Festival Schedule of Activities

Panagbenga Festival 2023 Schedule of Activities

It’s Panagbenga Festival season once again, and this year, the festival theme is “A Renaissance of Wonder and Beauty.” The Panagbenga Festival 2023 will be grander and bigger than the past two years.

Some of the most anticipated components of the festival will be back. Yes! The Grand Street Dancing Parade and the Grand Float Parade are finally back. This year Baguio Flower Festival will also have an opening parade and a Grand Fireworks display in the closing ceremony.

Why Is Panagbenga Celebrated?

Originally, the Baguio Flower Festival was created to tribute to the city’s flowers and to rise up from the devastation of the 1990 Luzon earthquake.

Panagbenga 2023 Schedule of Activities Updated as of January 20, 2023

Panagbenga Festival 2023: Flower Festival of Baguio Schedule of Activities

Have you ever thought of when would be the best time to visit Baguio City? If you ask me, One of the best times to visit will be during the yearly flower festival. Panagbenga Festival 2023 is happening this February, and that will make it worth your while.

Why Is Panagbenga Celebrated?

“Panagbenga” is a word from the local Kankanaey language, which means “blooming.” The first Baguio Flower Festival was held in 1996 and was used to recover after Baguio’s devastation from the earthquake of 1990. After that, more people started to come over to see one of the most colorful festivals in the country. In terms of media coverage, this event has the largest coverage every time and is also one of the most attended festivals in the country.

Panagbenga Festival 2020 Schedule of Activities

Things to do in Baguio during the Panagbenga Festival 2023

Baguio is not only famous for the Panagbenga Festival. There are a lot of activities that you can enjoy during your visit. Baguio is one of the places where culture is rich, and you won’t run out of things to do and places to visit.

If you want to explore the city after Panagbenga, you can try the following:

• Visit Camp John Hay
• Visit the Philippine Military Academy
• Explore Burnham Park
• Stroll along Session Road
• For strawberries, you can go to La Trinidad Strawberry Fields
• Baguio Teachers Camp
• Explore Tam-awan Village
• Bell Church of Baguio City
• Japanese Tunnel Walk at Baguio’s Botanical Garden
• Laperal Ancestral Home
• Museo Kordilyera

Also Read: Best Things to do in Baguio City

Where can you stay in Baguio City?

Panagbenga Festival is a hugely popular attraction, so it is ideal to call in advance instead of finding a place last minute. Transient houses and lodging houses are there if you are on a budget.

Check out these links for recommended hotels in Baguio City:

• Casa Vallejo
• Hotel Review: Azalea Hotels and Residences Baguio City
• Top 10 Affordable Places to Stay in Baguio City
• Top 10 Places to Stay In Baguio City
• A list of Baguio transient houses
• Top 10 Best Hotels in Baguio City
• Manor Hotel in Camp John Hay
• Holiday Inn Baguio City Centre

Recommended Places to Eat in Baguio City

Baguio is one of my favorite Foodie destinations in the Philippines. From Turo-Turo (hawkers), Buffet to fine dining, Baguio has a lot of restaurants offering local and international cuisine.

To enjoy food tripping in Baguio during the flower festival season, here are some of our recommended restaurants:

• Forest House Bistro & Cafe has great food, music, and service. Located at 16 Loakan Road, near Nevada Square. Must-Try: Bagnet.
• Café by the Ruins, 23 Chuntug St., Baguio City, +63 74 4424010. To top off, there is a quaint ambiance, hearty salads, pasta and juices, and good coffee or tea.
• Keeping the History Alive at Café By the Ruins, Baguio City
• Choco-Late de Batirol in Baguio City: A Sweet Memory that Satisfies the Soul
• List of Coffee Shops with free WiFi in Baguio City
• Top 10 Affordable Places to Eat in Baguio City
• Foodgasmic Baguio: 10 Restaurants You Should Not Miss While in The Summer Capital
• 5 Best Buffet Restaurants in Baguio City
• Spanish Cuisine At Craft 1945

Panagbenga Travel Tips

• Manila is almost 250 km from Baguio City. If you are not up to bringing your own vehicle, some buses travel from key terminals in Manila to Baguio with different departure times. It is recommended that you travel at night, as traffic can be less, which can significantly shorten travel time.
• Make sure to reserve your place to stay ahead of time, as the time of Panagbenga will be the busiest and has the most number of tourists.
• When in Baguio, make sure you wear comfortable shoes and bring different clothes for the place. Baguio is known to be one of the coldest places in the country, but the weather can change almost immediately.
• The Panagbenga Festival 2020 is one of the most anticipated festivals for the coming year, with many activities.
• There is no specific date on when and how long the festival will be, so once all the scheduled activities are available, we will update you as soon as possible.

How to Get to Baguio City

By Bus from Metro Manila

Air-conditioned bus trips to Baguio leave Avenida in Manila, Pasay, PITX in Paranaque, and Cubao in Quezon City terminals daily on an hourly basis. Famous bus lines offering the Baguio route are Victory Liner, Partas, Joy Bus, Philippine Rabbit, Pine Tree Transit, Solid North, and Genesis. A one-way bus ticket would cost you P450, and the travel time will be approximately 6-7 hours (or longer) during Panagbenga Season.

Via private vehicle:

While it takes an average of 4-6 hr to get to Baguio City by car, it takes much longer during holidays, long weekends, Holy Week, Panagbenga Season, etc.

• Drive through NLEX.
• Take Exit 85 right into SCTEX.
• Transfer to the right lane and drive to Baguio via Tarlac.
• Take the Tarlac exit and follow the road signs that will take you to MacArthur Highway.
• Once you’re on MacArthur Highway, drive straight to Tarlac and Pangasinan until you reach Rosario, La Union.
• You can turn right into the famous Kennon Road from the Rosario junction. This is the most popular and scenic route up Baguio City.
• If you prefer the broader lanes of Marcos Highway, drive into Rosario and turn right towards the new entrance.

[Note: TPLEX is now open; you can take it from SCTEX to avoid much of McArthur Highway]

Here’s a complete guide on how to get to Baguio – > Travel Guide: How to Get to Baguio from Metro Manila

Searching for the best hotels in Baguio City? Check out our complete list of affordable hotels and resorts via Agoda, or you may also see available Airbnb properties in the city.

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