Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival 2023 Schedule of Activities

One of the most exciting weeks in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines is coming. It’s the Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival 2023 and it’s starting this Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Bacolod City Government Center Complex. Here is the complete schedule of activities. Note: Party responsibly and please take care of your belongings.

The Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival 2023

Bacolod City Ordinance No. 898, authored by Councilor Em Ang, established the celebration of the Tanduay Rum Festival in the city. And this year, Bacolodnons are welcoming a bigger event that is set to kick off on Saturday, August 12.

From the press conference led by Mayor Albee Benitez, the festival promises an unforgettable celebration of rum, culture, food, and entertainment.

The festival will run from August 12-20, offering a week-long extravaganza of festivities. At the Food Park, over 50 food concessionaires will be joining to serve various dishes, including some rum-infused food and rum-based drink mixes!

Meanwhile, the Barrel Art Competition is open to all artists, 18 years old and above. The contest is about visualizing the taste and experience of the artist’s locale, neighborhood, or barkada’s own Tanduay Rum Mix. The theme is: “You think your barkada/hood’s Tanduay Rum Mix is the best? Show us.”

One of the highlights will be the Rum Day on August 18.

Alongside the festivities, attendees can look forward to artistic performances by talented artists throughout the event. Derek Ramsey and Kylie Versoza will grace the highlight. Mayor Albee announced that Ely Buendia will be the main performer in the music festival.

Cooking with Rum

Did you know that rum is not just for drinking? It can be a good ingredient for cooking, too. Rum gives a different flavor profile to your dishes, hence, the Food Park will feature classic as well as new and unique dishes cooked with rum.

Here is Mommy Sigrid’s contribution to the Cooking with Rum for the Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival 2023–Braised Sweet Pork Ribs.

Watch this cooking video.

@mommysigrid Braised sweet pork. In celebration of the Tanduay Rum Festival this August in Bacolod City, I made this Sweet Braised Pork that pays homage to the sugar industry of #NegrosOccidental and the world-famous rum made in Negros— Tanduay. @tanduayrhumph @tanduayselect #TanduayBacolodRumFestival #Chinesedish #braisedpork #homecooking #foodreels #cookingreels #Chinesestyle #cookingwithrum #momlife #foodporn #foodgasm #foodstagram #foodblogger #foodies #foodiesofinstagram #homesweethome #foodiesoftiktok #foodtok #pork #cookingmama ♬ original sound – MommySigrid

Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival 2023 Schedule of Activities

Day 1, Saturday

12 August 2023
Bacolod City Government Center Complex

5:30PM – Festival Opening Ceremonies
Opening of the Food Park – Ribbon Cutting
Rum and Music

Day 2, Sunday

13 August 2023
Bacolod City Government Center Complex

4:00PM to 12:00MN – Food Park

Day 3, Monday

14 August 2023
Ayala Malls Capitol Central Activity Center

10:00AM to 6:00PM Barrel Painting Competition

Day 4, Tuesday

15 August 2023
Ayala Malls Capitol Central Activity Center

10:00AM to 6:00PM Flairtending and Mixology Competition
(Elimination Round)

5:00PM Culinaria Judging Day 1 at
Food Park Area

Day 5, Wednesday

16 August 2023
Food Park Area

5:00PM Culinaria Judging Day 2

Day 6 Thursday

17 August 2023
Food Park Area

5:00PM Culinaria Judging Day 3

Day 7, Friday

18 August 2023
Ayala Malls Capitol Central Activity Center

10:00AM to 500PM Barrel Art Competition
Judging Proper

5:00PM Culinaria Competition
Announcement of Winners
Food Park Area

Day 8, Saturday

19 August 2023

3:30PM-4:30PM Tanduay Ambassadors’ Motorcade
4:30PM-5:00PM Courtesy Call with Bacolod LGU
6:00PM Thanksgiving Dinner
6:30PM Flairtending and Mixology Competition Grand Finals
8:30PM Awarding of Barrel Art Competition Awarding of Flairtending and Mixology Winners
9:30PM Music Festival