Marang Festival

The Marang Yagangyang Festival 2026 is expected to take place in September 2026 in Barangay Colonia Divina, Sagay City, Negros Occidental. 

The festival is a thanksgiving celebration honoring the abundant harvest of marang, a tropical fruit widely grown in the upland areas of Sagay City. According to Festivalscape, the festival is held on the first of September and was launched to promote the barangay’s agricultural-tourism potential.

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History of Marang Yagangyang Festival

The Marang Yagangyang Festival was first held on September 1, 2016 in Barangay Colonia Divina, Sagay City. According to Festivalscape and SunStar Bacolod, the celebration was created through collaboration between barangay officials, the Sagay City government, Negros Occidental provincial officials, and local schools to help promote tourism and create additional income opportunities for residents during the lean season.

The festival’s timing coincides with the peak marang harvest season during August and September. Organizers also wanted to showcase the agricultural potential of Colonia Divina, where marang trees are cultivated alongside rice, banana, and pineapple crops.

In recent years, local officials have promoted the barangay as a possible “Marang Capital” of Negros Occidental because of the large number of fruit-bearing marang trees in the area.

Main Festival Highlights

Marang Fruit Fair

One of the festival’s main attractions is the showcase of fresh marang fruits and marang-based products. Visitors can try local delicacies such as:

• Marang jam
• Marang pie
• Marang ice cream
• Marang candies and chocolates

The festival fair highlights the creativity of local producers and farmers in Sagay City.

Eat-All-You-Can Marang Event

The festival became widely known for its eat-all-you-can marang activities, where visitors can sample fresh marang harvested from local farms.

Community and Cultural Activities

The celebration also includes cultural programs, tourism promotions, local markets, and community events organized by residents of Colonia Divina and Sagay City.

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Best Time To Visit Sagay City

The festival is celebrated every September, particularly during the first week of the month, which coincides with the marang harvest season.

Visitors traveling during this period can experience both the festival and the fresh marang harvest from local farms.

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Things To Do Around Sagay City

Festival visitors can also explore:

• Sagay Marine Reserve
• Coastal eco-tourism sites
• Local farms and agricultural communities
• Seafood and Negrense food destinations
• Nature and birdwatching areas

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Travel Tips for Marang Yagangyang Festival

• Try fresh marang early in the morning for the best selection.
• Bring cash for local food stalls and markets.
• Prepare for humid weather conditions during September travel.
• Respect local farming communities and agricultural areas.
• Book transportation early if traveling from Bacolod City.

For official tourism updates, visit the Sagay City Official Website and the Department of Tourism Philippines.