CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY CITY — Sultan Kudarat province is set to celebrate its rich heritage and founding anniversary with the annual Kalimudan Festival 2026 running through Nov. 22.
Derived from the Maguindanaon word for "gathering," the festival brings together the province's diverse indigenous and cultural communities for four days of festivities.
Cultural Gathering
Festivities begin Nov. 19 with an anniversary mass and session, a socio-civic parade, a mascot and float display, and a drum and lyre exhibition.
The opening night concludes with grand opening ceremonies and an inaugural pyromusical presentation.
Event Highlights
Programming continues Nov. 20 with the Sultan Kudarat Farmers and Coffee Congress, local band performances, and grand raffle draws.
On Nov. 21, the Department of Tourism hosts the SOX Fantasy Run to raise funds for earthquake victims across the region.
The festival culminates Nov. 22 with the Battle of SOX Festivals street dancing competition and closing ceremonies.
Sky Spectacle
A major highlight of the four-day event is the Kalimudan National Pyromusical Competition running nightly from Nov. 19 to 22.
Competitors from Luzon and the Visayas square off on Nov. 20, followed by Mindanao and Visayas entries on Nov. 21.
Teams from Luzon and Mindanao perform during the festival's final night on Nov. 22.
Park Attractions
The festival grounds feature themed zones including the Frost Kingdom ice adventure area, a Storybook Castle, and a Global Pavilion.
Visitors can also access three carnival zones, a pet shop, an inflatables play area, and an alfresco dining section featuring local coffee pop-ups.
