The Philippines Fiesta in America 2008 will have booths and pavilions to showcase the Filipino culture and heritage. Also, at the Philippines Fiesta in America 2008 there will be trade pavilion, where businesses can promote their products and services to the Filipino American community; Filipino food court, which showcase Filipino dishes from different regions of the Philippines such as Bicol Express, Igado, Pinakbet, Kare-Kare and many more. Also there at the Philippines FIesta in America 2008’s Filipino food court, there will be Filipino street foods such as barbeque on stick, fish balls, sago at gulaman. The Philippines Fiesta in America 2008 will have children’s pavilion, where Filipino children and kids at heart can learn about Philippines Folklores like Maria Makiling, get face paint, crafts-making and folk dances. In addition at the Philippines Fiesta in America 2008, there will be an entertainment and cultural festival, which Filipino talents from the Philippines and the US will showcase their talent and skills in dancing and singing. At the Philippines Fiesta in America 2008, there will be comedy acts and musical concerts. Marian Rivera, Dingong Dantes, and Bea Alonzo will be the Filipino celebrities that will appear at the Philippines Fiesta in America 2008. The Phillippines Fiesta in America 2008 is a two days weekend event on Saturday, August 16, 2008 and Sunday August 17, 2008.

WHAT:

• The Philippines Fiesta in America 2008

WHEN:

• Saturday, August 16, 2008

• Sunday, August 17, 2008

WHERE:

• Meadowlands Expo Center

• Secaucus, New Jersey

355 Plaza Dr
Secaucus, NJ<
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TIME:

• Saturday Aug 16, 12pm-9pm

• Sunday, Aug 17, 10am-8pm
  

WHY:

• Filipino Food Court
• Trade Pavilion
• Children’s Pavilion
• Entertainment & Cultural Festival

CELEBRITY PERFORMERS:

• Marian Rivera

• Dingdong Dantes

• Bea Alonzo

• Divo Bayer

• Ray Kilay
• Poca

Driving directions to Philippines Fiesta in America 2008:

• FROM NORTH (RTS. 80 & 95 & GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE:

Take NJ Turnpike South, when it divides use the Eastern Spur towards the Lincoln Tunnel. Take Exit 17; stay right towards Secaucus immediately after paying toll. Go straight through traffic light and over bridge. You are now on Harmon Meadow Blvd. Go to second traffic light and turn right onto Plaza Drive. Exposition Center is on your left.

• FROM SOUTH (NEWARK AIRPORT)

Take NJ Turnpike North. When it divides, use the Eastern Spur towards Lincoln Tunnel. Take Exit 16E, after the tollbooths, follow signs for Secaucus. At traffic light, go straight across and over bridge. You are now on Harmon Meadow Blvd. Go to second traffic light and turn right onto Plaza Drive. Exposition Center is on your left.

• FROM LINCOLN TUNNEL

Stay on main road (I-495) to Rt. 3 West. Do not take the Turnpike. Keep right on Route 3 to Second Service Road Exit for Harmon Meadow Blvd. (Linens N Things will be on your right). At first traffic light, turn left nto Harmon Meadow Blvd. At next traffic light, make a right onto Plaza Drive. Exposition Center is on your left.

• FROM WEST (RT. 3 EAST)

Stay on Route 3 East (passing Giants Stadium and Meadowlands Parkway). Take Service Road for Secaucus/NJ Turnpike. Pass Turnpike entrance, go under overpass and make quick right for Harmon Meadow Blvd. (large blue sign for the Plaza at Harmon Meadow, listing the Expo Center). You will be on Harmon Meadow Blvd. Go to second traffic light, turn right onto Plaza Drive. Exposition Center is on your left.

• FROM JERSEY CITY (RTS. 1 & 9)

Take it North. Go left on Paterson Plank Road & Harmon Meadow Blvd. Exit. Turn right on Harmon Meadow Blvd. NOT HARMON MEADOW PLAZA! Go to second traffic light, turn right onto Plaza Drive. Exposition Center is on your left.

• FROM GARDEN STATE PARKWAY

NORTH: Take Exit 153 to Route 3 East. Follow as above #4
SOUTH: Take Exit 153A to Route 3 East. Follow as above #4.

Public Transportation at Philippines Fiesta in America 2008:

• NJ TRANSIT BUS #320 departs

from NY Port Authority Bus Terminal

• NJ TRANSIT BUS #85 departing

from Hoboken Path Train Terminal

• NJ TRANSIT BUS #78 departing

from Newark Penn Station

For more information about the event, please go to their website at www.philippinefiesta.com

Photos from Philippines Fiesta in America 2007:

Aryty Angels with Myx VJ BEAU

Beauty Pageant Winners posing at the aryty booth

Pops Fernandez signed autographs at the aryty booth

Videos of Philippine Fiesta in America 2007:

BEAU announced aryty at Philippine Fiesta in America

Pops Fernandez at Philippine Fiesta in America

There will be 2 days of Filipino signing, dancing, cultural shows and Filipino arts and crafts. There will also be a wide variety of Filipino food to savor at this years’ Fiesta Filipina including Halo Halo, pansit, ihaw ihaw and more!

Fiesta Filipina 2008 Celebrity Performers

Charice Pempengco

Randy Santiago

Jake Cuenca

Lani Misalucha

Rachel Alejandro

Gabe Bondoc

Joey Guila

Duncan Ramos

This Fiesta Filipina 2008 will also host a Filipino Song and Dance Competition for Filipino’s living in the California to compete and see who’s best!

Fiesta Filipina 2008 Beneficiaries include:

ABS-CBN Bantay Bata

Philippine Children’s Fund of America

Miracles Possible Trust

4 Corners Foundation

What: Fiesta Filipina 2008

When: Saturday June 7th 10:00 am- 6:00 pm, Sunday June 8th 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Where: Civic Center Plaza Park on Polk, McAllister, Grove and Golden Gate Street in San Francisco

Map and Directions to Fiesta Filipina 2008 in San Francisco

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Public Transportations to Fiesta Filipina:

Caltrain and MUNI to Fiesta Filipina

Take the N-Judah Muni Metro to Civic Center or Van Ness Avenue stations. Or Muni 42 to Grove Street. Bounded by Market, Hayes and Franklin streets and Golden Gate Avenue. Includes the Performing Arts Center (415.552.8338), Herbst Theater, War Memorial Opera House, Davies Symphony Hall and San Francisco Ballet Association.

BART to Fiesta Filipina

-Take any BART stations to Fiesta Filipina

-Get off at Civic Center Station

Cost

$8-$14

Why

Fiesta Filipina 2008 Celebrities, Filipino local artists, Filipino cultural groups, Filipino bands,

Filipino Food, Filipino Music, Filipino performers, Filipino Drinks, Filipino Arts and Crafts,

Fiesta Filipina Idol Singing Competition, Fiesta Filipina Fiesta-Rock Freestyle Dance Competition

Contact Fiesta Filipina for more information

about becoming Exhibitor, Volunteer, Perform, Compete, or just have fun

email: info@8669fiesta.com

toll-free: 1-866-9-fiesta

Official Website of Fiesta Filipina

More Information

Photos from Fiesta Filipina 2007

Video about Fiesta Filipina

There are also good stories about last years Fiesta Filipina in San Francisco.

Don’t forget to visit the exhibits at Fiesta Filipina like Western Union money transfer, Aryty to buy Globe load or buying Smart load and Asian Journal, the Philippine news periodical.