Fil Fest USA, the Annual Celebration of Filipino Culture, Returns for Its 11th Year in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (September 30, 2025) – The 11th annual Fil Fest USA returns to Virginia Beach this October, continuing its legacy as one of Hampton Roads’ most established celebrations of Filipino and Filipino American heritage, with dance, food, music, and community at its heart.

The three-day festival will take place at Rudee Loop Park. Fil Fest USA will offer everything from traditional Filipino cuisine and desserts to handmade crafts, jewelry, cultural items, and more. The 2025 theme, Sports and Arts, will highlight the creativity, discipline, and spirit of the local Filipino community, including special recognition of local gyms, athletes and coaches who continue to inspire the next generation of athletes.

As part of the celebration, Fil Fest USA along with sponsors City of Virginia Beach, Sports Tourism and Townebank will host an official Guinness World Record attempt for the largest Tinikling dance, bringing together hundreds of dancers to showcase the Philippines’ national dance as both a sport and an art form. The record attempt is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, at 10 AM on the beach between 3rd and 4th Street.

To bring the arts alive, local Filipino American artist, designer and educator, Lee Troxell is introduced through a collaborative partnership with Coastal Edge in designing this year’s Fil Fest event shirt. D. Nachnani, owner of Coastal Edge believes in fusing small business with community building, “our essence of bringing our company with community is the chance to experience art, culture and community spirit and to celebrate Virginia Beach’s deep Filipino American roots and power of creativity that connects us all.”

To celebrate the arts– and in addition to the traditional dances, Presenting Media Sponsor, The Filipino Channel/MYX Global brings to the stage, Ruby Ibarra, winner of the 2025 Tiny Desk Contest, who will perform during the TFC Hour, Saturday, 7 – 8 PM, bringing her powerful voice and popular tracks like Bakunawa and US. Local talent will also be featured at this event, showcasing the creativity and spirit of the Hampton Roads Filipino community. Admission will be free and open to the public.

About Fil Fest USA
Fil Fest USA is an annual celebration of Filipino and Filipino American culture in Hampton Roads. Founded in 2015, Fil Fest USA has drawn in thousands of attendees each year to experience traditional and contemporary Filipino music, dance, food, sports, and the arts. Through community partnerships, educational programming, and cultural showcases, Fil Fest USA highlights the contributions of the Filipino community locally and globally while fostering unity, pride, and cultural exchange. The festival is free, family-friendly, and open to all.