Baguio City is situated at the northern part of Luzon in fact it is a very much urbanized city. This was developed by Americans in 1900 at the place of an Ibaloi village, also known as Kafagway . It is also referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines.
The festival gets the name from a Kankanaey term, it means “a season for blossoming,” that’s why, it is also called the Flower Festival. It is also the biggest festival in the northern region that features street dance and flower float competitions.
Panagbenga Flower Festival is a long month celebration and the theme for 2014 is “Inspiring the Community for a Greener Tomorrow”.
Schedule of Activities
February 1
Opening Ceremonies
7:00 AM - Panagbenga Park
Grand Opening Parade: Drum & Lyre Dance Competition (Elementary Division)
8:00 AM - Panagbenga Park to Athletic Bowl
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
February 2
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
February 3
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Chinese Spring Festival Parade
Session Road
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
IPMS Baguio 10th Invitationals Open Cosplay Competition
SM City Baguio Atrium
February 4
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
IPMS Baguio 10th Invitationals Open Cosplay Competition
SM City Baguio Atrium
February 5
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
IPMS Baguio 10th Invitationals Open Cosplay Competition
SM City Baguio Atrium
Inauguration of DOT (Department of Tourism) Adopted Garden
10:00 AM - BGHMC Garden’s Park
February 6
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
IPMS Baguio 10th Invitationals Open Cosplay Competition
SM City Baguio Atrium
February 7
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
IPMS Baguio 10th Invitationals Open Cosplay Competition
SM City Baguio Atrium
Baguio’s Ultimate Model Search by Viva La Events Production
6:00 PM - Baguio Convention Center
February 8
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
IPMS Baguio 10th Invitationals Open Cosplay Competition
SM City Baguio Atrium
Ginuman Fest 2014 Concert and Game Show
5:00 PM - Melvin Jones Grandstand
February 9
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
IPMS Baguio 10th Invitationals Open Cosplay Competition
SM City Baguio Atrium
February 10
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
Ronda Pilipinas 2014
Burnham Park; Kennon Road; Marcos Highway
February 11
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
Ronda Pilipinas 2014
Burnham Park; Kennon Road; Marcos Highway
February 12
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
Ronda Pilipinas 2014
Burnham Park; Kennon Road; Marcos Highway
February 13
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
Ronda Pilipinas 2014
Burnham Park; Kennon Road; Marcos Highway
February 14
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
PMA Alumni Homecoming
PMA Grounds
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
Ronda Pilipinas 2014
Burnham Park; Kennon Road; Marcos Highway
February 15
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Flower Tee Golf Tournament
6:00 AM - Baguio Country Club
PMA Alumni Homecoming
PMA Grounds
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
February 16
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Handog ng Panagbenga sa Pamilya Baguio
Burnham Park
Let A Thousand Flowers Bloom
8:00 AM - Melvin Jones Grandstand
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
Team Lakay 15th High Altitude Grapplers’ Cup
Igorot Garden, Burnham Park
Panagbenga Run 2014
4:30 AM - In front of Children’s Park, Burnham
February 17
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
February 18
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
February 19
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
February 20
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
February 21
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
Panagbenga Festival 2014 Invitational Darts Fest
Cong. Aliping Headquarters, Bokawkan Road
San Miguel Beer Variety Show at the Park
6:00 PM - Melvin Jones Grandstand
February 22
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Exhibitors’ and Sponsors’ Day
Athletic Bowl
Grand Street Dancing Parade
8:00 AM - Panagbenga Park to Athletic Bowl
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
Panagbenga Festival 2014 Invitational Darts Fest
Cong. Aliping Headquarters, Bokawkan Road
San Miguel Beer Variety Show at the Park
6:00 PM - Melvin Jones Grandstand
Mr. Panagbenga 2014 Muscle Showdown
6:00 PM - Baguio Convention Center
February 23
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Exhibitors’ and Sponsors’ Day
Athletic Bowl
Grand Float Parade
8:00 AM - Panagbenga Park to Athletic Bowl
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
Panagbenga Festival 2014 Invitational Darts Fest
Cong. Aliping Headquarters, Bokawkan Road
San Miguel Beer Variety Show at the Park
6:00 PM - Melvin Jones Grandstand
February 24
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Session Road in Bloom
Session Road
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
February 25
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Session Road in Bloom
Session Road
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
Handog Pasasalamat ng Bombo Radyo at Star FM sa Panagbenga 2014: Free Concert
4:00 PM - Melvin Jones Grandstand
February 26
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Session Road in Bloom
Session Road
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
February 27
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Session Road in Bloom
Session Road
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
February 28
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Session Road in Bloom
Session Road
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
March 1
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Session Road in Bloom
Session Road
Pony Boys’ Day
Wright Park
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
Panagbenga Marathon 2014 by Team Malaya Dunamis
4:00 AM - Panagbenga Park
March 2
Baguio Blooms: Landscaping Exhibition and Exposition
Lake Drive, Burnham Park
Session Road in Bloom
Session Road
Closing Ceremonies and Grand Fireworks Display
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Athletic Bowl, Main thoroughfares of Baguio
Ifugao Bamboo Art Exhibit by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation
White House, Leonard Wood Road
Tambalang Saya sa Panagbenga Part 3 by ECarta Media Productions and Promotions / Z-Radio
5:00 PM - Melvin Jones Grandstand
There are at least 2 million people who joined the festival last year, 2013. For those who don't want to miss this out, plan your trips ahead. Enjoy travelling! :)
source: http://panagbengaflowerfestival.com/
