Bacolod’s party scene is back with a bang!
After the pandemic hit, the food, tourism and entertainment industries have bounced back to become moneymakers for the city’s coffers.
Bacolod is known for good food, friendly and hospitable people with a great love for festivities.
One of the festivals that we are looking forward to this August is the Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival.
In fact, last August 1, 2023 Mayor Albee Benitez joined the Chairman on Tourism, Councilor Jason Villarosa and Managing Director of Eggshell Worldwide Communications Inc., Ms.Charmaine Pahete, to discuss the schedule of activities for the much awaited rum festival.
Aside from the activities shown below, guest celebrities from Manila like Derek Ramsay, Kylie Versoza and rock icon Ely Buendia will grace the highlight of the event.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
The Rum Festival 2023 will kick off on August 12. This was stated under City Ordinance 898. This fun rum fest will run from August 12-20 showcasing different activities and talents of Bacolodnons in rum mixing, art, food presentation and more.
Day2 August 13 (Sunday) Venue: Bacolod City Government Center Complex
4:00pm-12:00am Food Park
Day3 August 14(Monday) Activity Center, Ayala Capitol Mall
10:00am-6:00pm Barrel Painting Competition
4:00pm-11:00pm Food Park (Bacolod City Gov’t Center)
Day4 August 15 (Tuesday) Activity Center Ayala Capitol Mall
10:00am -6:00pm Flaire Tending and Mixology Competition-Elimination Round
Day4 August 15 (Tuesday) Food Park Area
5:00pm Culinaria-Judging Day1
Day5 August 16 (Wednesday) Bacolod City Gov’t Center Complex
4:00pm-11:00pm Food Park
Day 5 August 16 Wednesday Food Park Area
5:00pm Culinaria-Judging Day 2
Day 6 August 17(Thursday) Bacolod City Gov’t Center Complex
4:00pm-11:00pm Food Park
5:00pm–Culinaria- Judging Day 3
Day 6 August 17 (Thursday) Activity Center, Ayala Mall Capitol Central
10:00am-5:00pm Barrel Art Competition Judging proper
Day 7 August 18 (Friday) Activity Center Ayala Mall
10:00am-5:00pm Barrel Art Competition
4:00pm-10am Food Park
Culinaria Competition Announcement of Winners
Day 8 August 19 (Saturday)
4:00pm-1:00am–Food Park
3:30pm-4:30pm Tanduay Ambassadors Motorcade
4:30pm-5:00pm Courtesy Call of Tanduay Ambassadors (Office of the Mayor) Bacolod City Gov’t Office with Bacolod City LGU
6:00pm onwards–Thanksgiving Dinner
6:30pm-8:30pm–Special message by Bacolod City Mayor Hon. Albee Benitez
Special message by: Tanduay representative
Day 9 August 20 (Sunday) Bacolod City Gov’t Center Complex
4:00pm-12:00am–Food Park