Pista Sa Nayon Returns to Mare Island June 3
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.
FREE Roundtrip Ferry Schedule from Vallejo Waterfront to Mare Island Coals Sheds and Back!
Vallejo Waterfront to Mare Island (all pm times):
12:45, 1:15, 2:15, 2:45, 5:05
Mare Island to Vallejo Waterfront (all pm times):
12:30, 1:00, 2:00, 2:30, 3:20, 6:20
Vallejo Waterfront Parking: $8/day view website.
Limited free 3 hour spaces available.
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.
Performance & Events Schedule
Visit our Main Stage, NextGen Stage and Filipino Martial Arts Tournament to immerse yourself in Filipino Culture through performances, dance, storytelling, martial arts and demonstrations. Step into our Cultural Pavilion which will feature day-long events and activities which include tinikling demonstrations and lessons with Vallejo High Filipino Club. Other activities include Filipino tattoo artist, scavenger hunt, cultural games, live art artists, barber showcase, modernized Filipiniana wear by Niana Collection, jeepney, photobooth, crafts and more!
| Event Time | Main Stage | Next Gen Stage | Cultural Pavillion | Filipino Martial Arts Arena |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emcee | Bong Robbie | |||
| DJ | DJ Deeandroid & DJ Traps | DJ Juicy J | ||
| 08:30AM | Tournament Registration | |||
| 10:00AM | Tournament Begins | |||
| 11:00AM | Zumba | Tagalog Word Spelling Bee | Yves Lamson Author | |
| 12:00PM | Event Kick Off Senen Bagos & Guest Speakers | |||
| 12:30PM | Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble | NRG Dance Group | Joe Aquilizan (Bayani Art), Author Mabuhay Challenge w/Kababayan Kids | |
| 12:45PM | Larzy & SF Playlist Band | Purple Freeze Challenge (Ube Ice Cream Eating Contest) | ||
| 1:00PM | Barkada Brawl Games | |||
| 1:15PM | Special Guest: Kaila Usison | |||
| 1:30PM | Diggy (of the Mango Kings) | Bboy Workshop with Liano Perez | Likha School of Dance Lesson | |
| 2:00PM | ||||
| 2:15PM | Parangal Dance Troupe | |||
| 2:30PM | Amelia & Adinah | Make Sipa w/Kababayan Kids | ||
| 2:45PM | Senen Bagos | Special Guest: Chef Charleen Caabay Cameron Michael | ||
| 3:00PM | Miriam Pantig | Tyler Lauren, BXRod, Hokage Simon | ||
| 3:30PM | Patintero Game w/Kababayan Kids Jeannie Celestial & Romeo Roque-Nido, Authors | |||
| 3:45PM | Papa Joe and the New Deal | |||
| 4:00PM | NextGen Stage Concludes | |||
| 4:30PM | Alisah Bonaobra | |||
| 5:00PM | Bien-Elize Roque-Nido & Stephanie Braulio, Authors | |||
| 5:30PM | CRSB and Adrian Marcel | |||
| 6:00PM | Festival Concludes |
Skate Competition Returns June 17
Last year’s youth led skate event was a huge success drawing dozens of competitors and attendees. We are excited to bring it back for the second annual Skate Park & Competition Day on June 17. This event will be held at Wardlaw Skate Park, 1805 Ascot Parkway, Vallejo from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The skateboarding competition is free of charge, and we will be dishing out prizes and giveaways throughout the day. Boarders may now pre-register for the event.