Pista Sa Nayon Returns to Mare Island June 1
Significance of Mare Island to Filipinos
Pista Sa Nayon’s signature event was relocated in 2022 to Mare Island, which shares a long, storied relationship with the Philippines and Filipino-Americans. In 1898, the U.S. Navy deployed ships from Mare Island to fight in the Battle of Manila Bay, eventually leading to the Philippines’ declaration of independence from Spain in June of that year. Many Filipinos would later be stationed at Mare Island before laying down roots in Vallejo by buying homes, raising families and starting businesses.
Limited Parking Available
Thousands will be attending this year’s festival. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you enjoy the FREE ferry, carpool, get dropped off or take an Uber/Lyft.
Getting to Pista
FREE Roundtrip Ferry Schedule from Vallejo Waterfront to Mare Island Coals Sheds and Back!
Vallejo Waterfront to Mare Island (all pm times):
12:45 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM, 2:45 PM, 5:05 PM, 6:05 PM
Mare Island to Vallejo Waterfront (all pm times):
12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:20 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:20 PM
Vallejo Waterfront Parking: $8/day view website.
Limited free 3 hour spaces available.
Other Ways To Get to Pista
Venue Entrances
If you are arriving off of the FREE ferry from the Vallejo Waterfront to Mare Island, disembark the ship and walk to your right. There will be an entrance right off the ferry!
If you are parking on Mare Island, entrances to the festival will be through the coal sheds. Look out for our Pista welcome booth!
Prepare for the Day
We encourage you to wear/bring sunblock and a hat. Canteens with ice and water are allowed, however are subject to security search. Lawn chairs (although there will be chairs at the festival), small umbrellas and banigs are welcome!
Alcohol
21+ will be verified for alcohol purchase and consumption at the festival. No outside alcohol will be allowed. Loitering in parking lots is prohibited. Security enforced.
Dogs & Pets
It is best to leave your pup home in a cooler place. Any dogs MUST be well behaved, on a leash at all times, and kept away 20 feet away from all food vendors per Solano County policy. It is the pet owner’s responsibility to clean up after their pets. Security enforced.
Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon 2024: 3 Stages!
We are excited to announce the schedule for our festival stages. We are featuring first ever headliner segments on the Main Stage, produced by our organizer and amazing Pista team! Stay until the end for an experience to remember! click here for the events calendar.
In addition, the Filipino Martial Arts Tournament celebrates 15 years! Check them out until 4pm. Filipino Martial Arts Tournament.
