FISTAHAN 2003
2nd week of February
Davao City
A culinary festival that features Davao's grilled tuna specialties such as "panga and buntot".

SUGBAHAN 2003
2nd week of March
A culinary festival that features Davao's grilled specialties such as tuna.

KADAYAWAN SA DABAW
August 20-24
Davao City
Don't be surprised when all roads, air routes and shipping lanes lead to Davao this month - it only means that Mindanao's largest city is once again gearing up for its annual fiesta of fiestas. The Kadayawan sa Dabaw, promises another weekend of fanfare and fun - tribal style. Watch as the festivities reach a glorious climax on Saturday morning: that's when the grand Kadayawan parade is held, featuring colorful, orchid-bedecked floats and more than a dozen "ethnic" groups dancing to the beat of wooden drums.

SINAB'BADAN FESTIVAL
September 05-06
Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
A festival of oneness among the different tribes of the municipality showcasing indigenous art, music and dances.

FRUIT AND FLOWER FESTIVAL
November 05-09
Nabunturan, Compostela Valley
A festival showcasing the abundance of the province's produce.