🚨✨ MARK YOUR CALENDARS ✨🚨

📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
(Rain Date: Monday, October 12, 2026)

⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

📍 Church Street Parking Lot, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Get ready for a spectacular celebration of heritage, music, and community at the 5th Filipino American Festival in 2026. Hosted by the Harvard Square Philippine American Alliance, in partnership with the Harvard Square Business Association’s 47th Annual Oktoberfest and Honk! Parade, this year’s event promises an unforgettable lineup of entertainment, cultural showcases, and Filipino food vendors.

“A Nostalgic Journey Through 80s OPM”

The festival is bringing an incredible, star-studded roster of talent to the stage. This year’s featured performers include:

• Gabby Concepcion — Philippine Cinema’s Premier Romantic Leading Man.
• Rachel Anne Wolfe — Acclaimed Singer & OPM Hitmaker.
• Jam Morales — Voice Behind the 80s Classic ‘A Smile in Your Heart’.
• Elmer Abapo — Joining the stage as a featured performing artist.
• Cultural Dance Group — Performers showcasing vibrant traditional dances in stunning cultural attire.

🌟 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

• 🎤 KARAOKE SINGING CONTEST — Think you’ve got the voice to wow the crowd and take home the crown? Step onto the big stage, showcase your vocal talent, and win exciting prizes!
  👉 Register for the Karaoke Contest Here
• 🎭 VIBRANT CULTURAL SHOWS & DANCE — Immerse yourself in colorful, high-energy traditional dance and cultural presentations celebrating the rich diversity of the Philippines.
• 🎶 LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTISTS — Experience non-stop live entertainment featuring talented musicians, bands, and performers rocking the square all afternoon.
• 🍽️ AUTHENTIC FILIPINO CUISINE — Savor classic Pinoy favorites, sizzling street food, sweet delicacies, and refreshing treats from our curated food vendors.
• 🎊 OKTOBERFEST & HONK! PARADE — Celebrate alongside one of Cambridge’s most iconic fall street festivals, bringing thousands together in celebration.

Presented by the Harvard Square Philippine American Alliance (HSPAA) in partnership with the Harvard Square Business Association (47th Annual Oktoberfest & Honk! Parade), join us for the 5th Annual Filipino American Festival — an unforgettable day of heritage, music, mouthwatering food, and vibrant community pride!

The event is made possible by an array of generous sponsors, including The Philippine Living Heritage Initiative, The Boston Foundation, the Asian Community Fund, the Harvard University Asia Center, and Design District Studios LLC. Major media partners such as GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, GMA News TV, and ABS-CBN Global are also supporting the celebration.

🤝 GET INVOLVED: JOIN THE CELEBRATION!

We are actively welcoming vendors, artists, and volunteers to be part of this year’s landmark 5th annual festival:

• 🛍️ Vendors (Food & Merchandise):Vendor Application Form
• 🎤 Performers & Artists:Performer Application Form
• 🙌 Volunteers:Volunteer Application Form
• 🏆 Karaoke Contestants:Karaoke Contest Sign-Up

📬 CONTACT & SPONSORSHIPS

For sponsorship packages, media inquiries, or general questions:

• 📧 Email:
• 📞 Phone: Cathy at (617) 259-8678
• 🌐 Official Website:hspaa.org

✨ Whether you’re proud of your Filipino heritage or simply love incredible food, live entertainment, and community spirit, this is the festival you don’t want to miss.

Let’s pack Harvard Square with energy, unity, and FILIPINO PRIDE! 🇵🇭✨

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Become a Vendor

Share your delicious food, products, and crafts with THOUSANDS of festival-goers! 🚨 LIMITED SPOTS available and it’s FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE… so secure your space NOW before they’re gone!

Vendor Application Form

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Become a Performer

💃 Showcase your talent, culture, and creativity at the biggest Filipino festival in New England.

Performer Application Form

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Become a Volunteer

🙋 Volunteers (most needed!) — Be the heartbeat of this event! Help us run games, greet guests, support performers, and make this celebration unforgettable. Join our team and be part of something BIG.

Volunteer Application Form