Every September many places across Region 12 or SOCCSKSARGEN are in festival mood. Among these is the City of General Santos which celebrates its charter day every September 5 and the week-long Tuna Festival.
This early, preparations are already underway for Tuna Festival 2014. Just recently, organizers have created a new fan page for Tuna Festival 2014 on Facebook and announced there this year's Tuna Festival theme and logo.
So, save the date!
Have you made your plans for Tuna Festival 2014? Check out the tentative schedule of activities below and see you in General Santos City.
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This early, preparations are already underway for Tuna Festival 2014. Just recently, organizers have created a new fan page for Tuna Festival 2014 on Facebook and announced there this year's Tuna Festival theme and logo.
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| Gensan's Tuna Festival 2014 Logo and Theme |
Gensan's Tuna Festival 2014 is happening on September 5-13. Be one of the thousands of tourists who are expected to troop to the "Tuna Capital of the Philippines" which is General Santos City and experience Tuna Festival.
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| One of the float in last year's Gensan Tuna Festival. |
Among the highlights of the celebration are the Tuna Festival Float Parade participated by different companies in General Santos City and the colorful Tuna Festival Streetdancing Competition. Organizers have also announced the staging of the Search for Mutya ng Mindanao 2014.
TUNA FESTIVAL 2014
TENTATIVE CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
Continuing Events
August 15 - September 15,2014
• Grand Carnival
• SMB Party Zone
• Coke Pasaya
• Food Court & Food Display
• Trade and Merchandise Exhibit (Flea Market)
Torque-Motospeed Drag Racing Competition
August 30-31, Diversion Rd., Mabuhay
4th Tuna Fest National Open Table Tennis
August 30-31, Gaisano Mall
Manny Pacquiao Cup: Gensan Tuna Festival Int’l 10-Ball Tournament
Sept. 1-12, Pacman Stadium, Tambler
5th GSC Tunafest Lawn Tennis
Sept. 3-7, GSC Tennis Club
National Tuna Congress
Sept. 4-5, SM Gensan
Rasta Tuna
Sept. 6-13, SM Al Fresco Area
SOCCSKSARGEN Chess Championship
Sept. 6-7, Robinson’s Place
Boxing Tournament (Friendship Game)
Sept. 6-7, Oval Covered Court
MIO Motor Race
Sept. 6-7 Mabuhay Road
Beach Volleyball
Sept. 9-11, Queen Tuna Park
9th Tuna Festival Skills Olympics
September 10-11, KCC Mall
Photo Exhibit
Sept. 14-21, KCC Mall
Saturday, August 30, 2014
2nd Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera Cup
7:00AM Ngilay Shooting Range
Sunday, August 31, 2014
13th Yellowfin Bike Challenge
6:00 AM Oval Grandstand
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Munting Mutya Semi-Finals & Talent Show
To be announced Gaisano Mall of Gensan
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Star for A Cause: Daisy Reyes
4:00 PM Lagao Gym
Friday, September 5, 2014
Flag Raising Ceremony
8:00 AM City Hall
Tuna Float Parade
2:00 PM SM-Plaza
Grand Opening
6:00 PM Oval Grandstand
Saturday, September 6,2014
Tunafest Lawihan Triathlon
6:00 AM Route To be announced
Globe Night
Oval Grandstand
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Tuna Fest Run 2014
3:30 AM Oval Plaza (assembly)
2nd SJSA Tunafest Jetski Invitational
6:00 AM Tropicana Beach
Munting Mutya Grand Finals
To be announced Gaisano Mall of Gensan
Brigada Teen Guwang
7:00 PM Oval Grandstand
Monday, September 8,2014
Talent Showcase of the Generals
7:00 PM Oval Grandstand
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
GMA EDM Party
To be announced Oval Grandstand
Wednesday, September 10,2014
2014 Fish Fest sa Fish Port
6:00 AM Gensan Fish Port
Fish Port Street Party
6:00 PM Gensan Fish Port
Talent Night – Mutya ng Mindanao
7:00 PM Oval Grandstand
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Guiness World Record Attempt: “Largest Fish Display”
6:00 AM Fish Port
Tuna Fest Cheerleading Competition
3:00 PM Robinson’s Mall
ABS CBN Night
7:00 PM Oval Grandstand
Friday,September 12, 2014
Tuna Fest Job Fair 2014
9:00 AM Gaisano Mall
Smart Night
6:00 PM Oval Grandstand
Coronation Night: Mutya ng Mindanao
7:00 PM Greenleaf Hotel
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Bombo Radyo Bancarera
6:00 AM To be announced
Lawihan Street Dancing Competition
2:00 PM SM to Oval Plaza
Closing Ceremony
7:00 PM Oval Grandstand
Pa-Morningan Sa Gensan
9:00PM -2:00am Oval Plaza