The Philippine Fiesta is a Filipino cultural festival and trade show held every August at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. The two-day Philippine Fiesta is one of the biggest indoor gathering of Filipino Americans in the East Coast. It features a trade pavilion with exhibitors from both the United States and the Philippines, a cultural festival with local groups and performers, and a concert featuring top artists from the Philippines. Furthermore, on the Friday night before the Philippine Fiesta weekend, a gala is held to welcome exhibitors, dignitaries, performers, Miss Philippine Fiesta Pageant finalists, and other special guests. As of 2009[update] special guests are Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson, stars of ABS-CBN's Tayong Dalawa. Also featuring are Philippine Modern Jukebox Queen– Sheryn Regis and Pinoy Dream Academy’s– Bugoy.
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The exposition's marquee offering features sponsors and exhibitors from the Philippines and the United States, showcasing the varied products and services of interest to Filipinos, Filipino Americans and those receptive to the vast potential of the Filipino American market.
The Food Court offers Filipino dishes with recipes originating from the various regions of the Philippines.
Children get the opportunity to learn Philippine folklores, crafts-making and folk dances. The pavilion will also host games and art contests.
Fine works by visual and performing artists from the US and the Philippines, including comedy acts and musical concerts.
A series of seminars for business, Investment opportunities and self-improvement will be available during the two-day event.
In 1996, Fernando Mendez and Milagros Mendez produced the US-Philippines Tradeshow at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York to establish an event to connect Filipino American businesses and consumers. The event was followed by the 1997 Philippine Trade Fair & Fiesta in the New York Coliseum in Manhattan. In 2001, the event was renamed as the Philippine Fiesta and moved to its new location at the Meadowlands Exposition Center. It has since been an annual event, featuring Filipino performers including Nora Aunor, Judy Ann Santos, Vilma Santos-Recto, and Gary Valenciano.
The event is presented by Philippine Fiesta, Inc. , a division of Special Edition Press, Inc. (SEPI), a multi-media corporation engaged in publishing, graphic design services, and staged events.
Special Edition Press, Inc.'s Staged Events Division has produced the following concerts and trade/cultural expositions:
Special Guests: Marian Rivera / Dingdong Dantes / Bea Alonzo August 16 & 17, 2008
Special Guests: Pops Fernandez / Piolo Pascual / Jun Polistico / Pokwang August 18 & 19, 2007
Special Guests: Judy Anne Santos / Ryan Agoncillo / Diether Ocampo / Faith Cuneta / Celeste Legaspi August 19 & 20, 2006
Special Guests: Hon Mayor Vilma Santos Recto / Aiza Seguerra / Nanette Inventor/Jon Santos/Leo Martinez August 20 & 21, 2005
Special Guests: Nora Aunor / Lirio Vital / Fe Delos Reyes & Bernardo Bernardo August 21 & 22, 2004
Special Guests: Rico J. Puno / Mitch Valdez August 16 & 17, 2003
Special Guests: Pilita Corrales / Hotdog August 17 & 18, 2002
Special Guest: Gary Valenciano August 18 & 19, 2001 Note: Venue For The Above Events Was The Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, New Jersey
Special Guests: Apo Hiking Society / Heart Evangelista / Nanette Inventor May 4, 2007, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
April 13, 2007, The Copacabana, New York, Ny
April 13, 2007, Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, Ny
November 11, 2006, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
November 6, 2005, Trump Taj Mahal Xanadu Theatre, Atlantic City, New Jersey
June 11, 2004, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
April 29, 2000, Newark Symphony Hall, Newark, New Jersey
September 20, 1997, Hilton Casino Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Special Guests: Rico J. Puno / Ai-Ai Delas Alas / Dulce July 25 & 26, 1997, New York Coliseum, New York City
October 26 & 27, 1996, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Special Guests: Amalia Fuentes / Bobby Vasquez / Porkchop / Gabby Concepcion / Fe Delos Reyes / Cherry Gil / Eddie Mesa July 27 & 28, 1996, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, Ny
November 4 & 5, 1995, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey
November 12, 1994, Townhall, New York City