SUROY SA SURIGAO
 
February 1- February 28 | Surigao City
 An activity initiated by the City Tourism Office that provides opportunities for
participating groups to explore Surigao’s best thru island-hopping adventure, cave
exploration and canoeing to the lush mangrove areas and other interesting sites.

PROVINCIAL PHOTO ESSAY CONTEST
May 1 31 | Provincial Convention Center, Province-wide, Surigao del Norte
 The contest is open to all amateur and professional photographer in city and province.
The subject could be any published and un-published local tourist spot. All entries will
be featured in a month long photo exhibit at the lobby of the local Provincial Convention
Center.

2ND SIARGAO GIRLS INTERNATIONAL SURFING INVITATIONAL
 
May 2 6 | Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte

BANWAHON FESTIVAL
 
May 20 | Barangay Mat-i, Surigao City
 An ethnic dance competition depicting customs and traditions as well as the culture of
early inhabitants of Barangay Mat-i Surigao City

SAKAY-SAKAY ABAYAN (FLUVIAL PROCESSION)
 
June 0 | Brgy. Taft, Surigao City
 A procession at sea led by the Patron Saint of Bilang-Bilang, Virgen dela Paz y Buen
Viaje, the patroness of good voyage aboard a beautifully adorned vessel

BILANG-BILANG ABAYAN FESTIVAL
 
June 01 | Balangay Taft, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
 A showcase of religious heritage of the Surigaonons in honor of St. Virgen de la Paz Y de
Buen Viaje.

CARRERA HABAGAT
 
June 8- June 12 | Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
 The toughest four-day adventure race and the biggest in the Philippines. It involves
trekking and trail running, kayaking, mountain biking, swimming, rappelling, orienteering,
land navigation and special skills section. 

ADLAW NAN SURIGAO
 
June 19 | Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur
 The provinces of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur Simultaneously commemorate their
charter anniversary.

BARANGAY WASHINGTON FIESTA (MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP – PATRON SAINT)
 
June 27 | Brgy. Washington,Surigao City
 The celebration is highlighted by a Search for Mutya ng Barangay Washington 

SIRONG-SIRONG FESTIVAL
 
June 28- June 29 | Cagdianao, Surigao del Norte
 A fiesta celebration in honor of Saints Peter and Paul highlighted by ethnic mardigras
contests, agro-industrial fair and public dancing. 

KURADANG FESTIVAL
 
June 28 29 | Sison, Surigao del Norte
 A feast day in honor of Saints Peter and Paul celebrated with much gaiety through street
dancing, agro-industrial fair and beauty contest. 

ONGGOYAN FESTIVAL
 
July 00 | Malimono, Surigao del Norte
 Celebrated with much gaiety and funfare. It features agro-Industrial fair, beauty contest,
sports festival and street dancing depicting movement of monkeys.

4TH GOV. LYNDON S. BARBERS CUP PPSA STANDARD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP LEVEL III
 
July 00 | Don Inocencio Cortes Firing Range, Mabua, Surigao del Norte
 A gathering of top level Practical Shooting enthusiast from various gun clubs from
different regions.

SUROY SA SURIGAO (GUIDED FAMILIARIZATION TOURS)
 
July 1- July 31 | Dinagat and Siaragao Island
 To promote domestic tourism, the Provincial Government is sponsoring guided tours to
elementary and secondary students. The tour includes visits to important kind marks and
scenic spots. 

JINAWA FESTIVAL
 
August 27- August 28 | Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte
 A local rendition of the classic Christian-moro conflict interpreted through songs and
dances.

DRUM & LYRE COMPETITION
 
August 31 | Provincial Sports complex, Surigao City
 
 A competition among the secondary school’s Drum and Lyre Corp. It showcases the competence
of the different Drum & Lyre Corps of the City and Province of Surigao del Norte. 

TILAW SA PAGKAONG NAN SURIGAONON FOOD FESTIVAL
 
September 3 | Surigao City,Surigao del Norte
 A sumptuous, delicious celebration of the native Surigaonon palate 

DUYOM NAN BALIKBAYAN
 
September 8 | Surigao City
 A homecoming party with returning Surigaonon. 

FIREWORKS DISPLAY
 
September 9 | Provincial Grandstand, Surigao City
 
 Held after the stationary dancing competition as the Bonok-Bonok (events) closing ceremony. 

BoNOK-BoNOK MARADJAO KARADJAO FESTIVAL (STREET PAGEANTRY)
 
September 9 | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
 A day-long Mardi Gras marked by street dancing festivity featuring the ethnic Mamanwa dance. 

FIESTA PRESENTATION (FEATURING NATIONAL ARTISTS)
 
September 9 | Provincial Grandstand, Surigao City
 Grand concert which seeks to gather local residents and tourists in a venue where they can
enjoy music performed by a popular artist. 

SURIGAO CITY FIESTA (SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO-PATRON SAINT)
 
September 9 | Surigao City
 Surigao City Fiesta celebration in honor of San Nicolas de Tolentino. Different activities
are lined for this celebration. 

REPEAT PERFORMANCE OF THE BONOK-BONOK FESTIVAL WINNERS
 
September 11 | Surigao City
 After the thanksgiving mass held at the City Cathedral, winning contingents of the
Bonok-Bonok Festival will have its repeat performance from the City Cathedral to the City
Hall grounds. 

NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK - CARAGA REGION
 
September 17- September 23 | CARAGA Region
 Varied activities for awareness & appreciation of tourism and ecology. 

SIARGAO NATIONAL SURFING CUP
 
September 23 30 | General Luna, Surigao del Norte
 
 A national prelimary of the international surfing event 

SURIGAO INTERNATIONAL SURFING CUP
 
September 26- September 30 | General Luna, Surigao del Norte
 The biggest event in the Philippines with top national and international surfing
competition for the $20,000 prize money. 

SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL SURFING CUP
 
September 26- October 2 | General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
 The biggest event in the Philippines with top national and international surfers competing
for the $20,000 prize money. An open invitational surfing competition among the local and
foreign surfers.

KINILAW FESTIVAL
 
October 2 | Surigao City
 A festival showcasing different styles in preparing a “Kinilaw” (raw fish delicacy). It
also features the variety of fish, seafoods and other marine products in the locality.

SIARGAO INTERNATIONAL HUMAN BODY BOARDERS SURFING CHALLENGE
 
October 7- October 20 | General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
 A new water sports event in the ountry participated by international body boarders. This
is a world series event organize by the International Bodyboarders Association. 

SIRONG FESTIVAL
 
October 7 8 | Bacuag, Surigao del Norte
 
 A fiesta celebration in honor of the Holy Rosary highlighted by street dancing competition,
drum and bugle contest, beauty contest and agro-industrial fair.

BATTLE OF SURIGAO STRAIT
 
October 25 | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
 Commemoration of the anniversary of the battle of Surigao Strait during World War II. 
 
SUROY SA KAPITOLYO
 
November 00 | Provincial Capital, Surigao del Norte
 A guided familiarization tour of elementary pupils to the different buildings and facilities
in the provincial Capitol Compound. 

PAINIT SA PASKO
 
November 16- December 24 | Surigao City
 A display of Surigaonon native delicacies at the Rizal Park for Mass goers during the Misa
de Gallo. 

PASKUHAN
 
December 1 24 | Luneta Park, Surigao City and Provincial Gym, Surigao del Norte
 A month long Christmas bazaar display and activities which include: Light –up a tree,
lanterns/Christmas tree making contest. Lantern parade, display of all winning entries of
Lanterns and Chirstmas trees and Rondalla contest. Painit sa Pasko is also held during the
Misa de Galleon on the 16th to 24th of dec. Mass goers converge at the park to buy and eat
Surigaonon delicacies.