Panaad sa Negros 2014 is perfectly expressed this in a theme “Organik na Negros: Rising to the Challenge of Globalization in 2015.”

The festival is set on March 31 to April 6, 2014 at Panaad Park and Stadium, Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City. This year, organizers of the festival of Negros believed that this activities will bring more tourists in town and localities which will give a chances to show their talents and skills and opportunity for a livelihood. More activities are lined up this one (1) week celebration.

The GMA Network and ABS-CBN will have its part in the activities. GMA Kapuso Network Barangayan will be having its show on the Night of April 3. ABS-CBN will be having its Kapamilya Fiesta Caravan at 6 p.m. of March 5 that would be the highlight of the show featuring its famous celebrities and artists. Come and visit Panaad sa Negros! Enjoy and taste the special delicacies and product of different towns of Negros Occidental.

Schedule of Activities

Pre-Panaad Activities:

Search for Lin-ay sang Negros:

• March 29 – Press Presentation & Skills Competition (Robinson’s Place Bacolod)
• March 30 – Festival Costume Parade & Mall Fashion Show (Robinson’s Place Bacolod)
• March 30 to April – Annual Derby/Panaad Bulang (Panaad Covered Court)

March 31, 2014: Monday, Day 1

• 06:00am – Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Panaad Football Field)
• 06:00am – Mambukal Team Relay
• 08:00am – Panaad Thanksgiving Mass (2F Panaad Stadium)
• 09:00am – Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for Daily Activities:
• Panaad Tourism, Agri-Trade Fair & Exhibits @ LGU Pavilions
• Organik na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Panaad Stadium, North Wing)
• The Organic Village – Slow Food Convivium (LGU Pavilion Grounds)
• Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (North area across Escalante-Toboso Pavilions)
• Eco-Garden Show (South area across Candoni Pavilion)
• Solid Waste Management Advocacy (PEMO Nursery Area)
• 02:00pm – Motorcade/Floats Parade (Provincial Capitol to Panaad Park)
• 02:00pm – 2nd Day, Annual Derby/Panaad Bulang (Panaad Covered Court)
• 04:00pm – Opening Ceremony & Festival Dances Competition (Panaad Stadium)
• 04:00pm – Fireworks Display
• 08:00pm – Show/Event (Panaad Stadium) / (Panaad Park Stage)

April 1, 2014: Tuesday, Day 2

• 06:00am – Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Panaad Football Field)
• 07:30am – Athletics (Panaad Field)
• 07:30am – Chess (Stadium VIP Room)
• 08:00am – Taekwondo-Weigh-in (up to 5p.m., 2nd Level North Wing, Panaad Stadium)
• 09:00am – Organic Agriculture Forum @ The Organic Village (LGU Pavilion Grounds)
• 10:00am – Daily Tourism, Agri-Trade Fair & Exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1)
• 02:00pm – Boxing (2nd Level South Wing, Panaad Stadium; Weigh-in @ 7:30-10am)
• 02:00pm – Championship, Annual Derby/Panaad Bulang (Panaad Covered Court)
• 06:00pm – Paindis-indis sa Composo kag Rondalla (Panaad Stadium)
• 08:00pm – Show/Event (Panaad Park Stage)

April 2, 2014: Wednesday, Day 3

• 06:00am – Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Panaad Football Field)
• 07:30am – Athletics (Panaad Field)
• 08:00am – Chess (Panaad Stadium VIP Room)
• 08:00am – Taekwondo Competition (up to 5 p.m., 2nd Level North Wing, Panaad Stadium)
• 09:00am – Organic Agriculture Forum @ The Organic Village (LGU Pavilion Grounds)
• 10:00am – Daily Tourism, Agri-Trade Fair & Exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1)
• 01:00pm – Taekwondo (2nd Level North Wing, Panaad Stadium, weigh in @ 9-11am)
• 02:00pm – Boxing (2nd Level South Wing, Panaad Stadium; Weigh-in @ 7:30-10am)
• 03:00pm –.Latin Dance Sport (NOMPAC Gym)
• 07:00pm – Philippine Folk Dances Competition (Panaad Stadium)
• 08:00pm – ABS-CBN “M.O.R.” Show (Panaad Park Stage)

April 3, 2014: Thursday, Day 4

• 06:00am – Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Panaad Football Field)
• 06:00am – 3K & 5K Road Race (Panaad Stadium)
• 07:30am – Athletics (Panaad Field)
• 08:00am – TESDA Livelihood Skills Olympics (Panaad Covered Court)
• 08:00am – Chess (Panaad Stadium VIP Room)
• 09:00am – Organic Agriculture Forum @ The Organic Village (LGU Pavilion Grounds)
• 10:00am – Daily Tourism, Agri-Trade Fair & Exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1)
• 02:00pm – Boxing (2nd Level South Wing, Panaad Stadium; Weigh-in @ 7:30-10am)
• 05:00pm – “Little Lin-ay sang 2GO” Pageant (Panaad Park Stage)
• 03:00pm – Technical Rehearsal, Lin-ay sang Negros Pageant (Panaad Stadium)

April 4, 2014: Friday, Day 5

• 06:00am – Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Panaad Football Field)
• 08:00am – ABS-CBN’s Halad sa Kapamilya (2nd Level Center Panaad Stadium & Park Stage)
• 08:00am – Organic Agriculture Forum @ The Organic Village (LGU Pavilion Grounds)
• 10:00am – Daily Tourism, Agri-Trade Fair & Exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1)
• 04:00pm – Boxing (2nd Level South Wing, Panaad Stadium; Weigh-in @ 7:30-10am)
• 04:00pm – Provincial Capitol Employees Day w/ ABS-CBN-“Baranggayan” (Panaad Covered Court)
• 07:00pm – Lin-ay sang Negros Pageant (Panaad Stadium)
• 07:00pm – Concert, Yamaha School of Music Students (Panaad Park Stage)

April 5, 2014: Saturday, Day 6

• 06:00am – Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Panaad Football Field)
• 06:00am – Murcia – Panaad Run
• 08:00am – Farmers Day Celebration & Farmers Forum (Panaad Covered Court)
• 10:00am – Daily Tourism, Agri-Trade Fair & Exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1)
• 10:00am – Boxing (2nd Level South Wing, Panaad Stadium – weigh-in @ 7:30-10am)
• 04:00pm – Outstanding Farmers, Fisherfolk & Livestock Raisers Awards w/ ABS-CBN (Panaad Stadium)
• 06:00pm – ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Fiesta Caravan (Panaad Stadium)
• 07:00pm – NPC-KBP Media Night (Panaad VIP Room)
• 08:00pm – “Organik na Negros” Show (Panaad Park Stage) – to be confirmed

April 6, 2014: Sunday, Day 7

• 06:00am – Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Panaad Football Field)
• 10:00am – Daily Tourism, Agri-Trade Fair & Exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1)
• 01:00pm – Drum & Bugle Competition, Elementary Level (Panaad Football Field)
• 05:00pm – Closing Ceremony w/ Awarding & Presentation of Winners (Panaad Stadium)
• 08:00pm – Panaad Drumbeating Showcase/Fireworks Display (Panaad Stadium)
• 08:00pm – 303rd Philippine Army Band Concert (Panaad Park Stage)