Siargao’s First Food & Wine Festival Is Happening This August

From August 14 to 20, 2025, Siargao will host its first-ever Food & Wine Festival, a seven-day celebration of flavor, culture, and community. Known as the country’s surfing capital, the island is now set to showcase another side of its identity—one deeply rooted in food, sustainability, and people.

Tourism with Intention

The Siargao Food & Wine Festival (SFWF) is more than a culinary event. It highlights the socio-economic impact of tourism and how intentional food experiences can strengthen local supply chains, preserve heritage, and sustain livelihoods across the island’s nine municipalities.

By bringing together chefs, carinderia cooks, farmers, foragers, and creatives, the festival aims to spark meaningful conversations on sustainability, responsible hospitality, and the future of Siargao’s food culture.

A Weeklong Celebration of Food and Culture

Over the course of seven days, visitors can expect 30+ culinary collaborators, eight main events, and multiple pocket experiences. These range from interactive dining to guided crawls that spotlight the island’s diverse culinary landscape.

Signature Festival Experiences

• LayLow Coffee Crawl – A self-guided tour of Siargao’s café scene, featuring partner coffee shops and baristas.
  
• Suroy Suroy sa Karinderya – A journey through beloved carinderias, sampling signature dishes and meeting the families who run them.
  
• Special Dinners and Collaborations – From intimate fine dining menus to casual pizza nights, each event champions local produce and creativity.
  

Events at a Glance

• August 14 – Opening Gala & Dinner at Wild Siargao, with Chef Andrew Malarky, Chef Dom Marquez, and Chef Sean Singco. Cocktails by Jesse Qi of Last Chance.
  
• All Week – LayLow Coffee Crawl and Suroy Suroy sa Karinderya across partner venues.
  
• August 15 – Bravo Siargao presents acoustic sundown with Filipino-Spanish fusion tapas and cocktails, spotlighting the Cultural Communities Agriculture Movement (C.C.A.M).
  
• August 15 – Kermit Siargao hosts a pizza experience with a special guest chef using locally foraged ingredients, paired with cocktails by JUAGI.
  
• August 16 – Lyma Siargao introduces Chef Marc Silvestre’s sustainable concept inspired by local produce and creative cooking.
  
• August 17 – Roots Siargao Foraging Experience with Chef Frances Tariga and guest chefs, exploring the island’s biodiversity as inspiration for the next day’s dinner.
  
• August 18 – Roots Siargao x Tadhana presents a land-and-sea menu led by Roots and Michelin-recognized Chef Frances Tariga, honoring farmers, fisherfolk, and artisans.
  
• August 19 – Mam-on Island Boodle with Galatea Tours, Sweet Halika, Chef David Del Rosario, and Chef Agnes Sanchez.
  
• August 20 – Harana Surf Resort Closing Ceremonies featuring LokalLab TABO Market, LayLow Latte Art Throwdown, cocktails by Adam Hrapko of Paraluman Gin Parlour, and community awards.
  

Talks, Panels, and Workshops

Beyond food, the festival includes talks and skill-sharing workshops hosted by community leaders and industry experts. These sessions aim to inspire sustainable practices and foster collaboration among local and visiting participants.

How to Join

• Food maps are free and available at Siargao Airport and partner establishments, detailing all venues, events, and activities.
  
• Food passports can be purchased at participating venues for stamp collection and exclusive perks.
  
• Most events are free, though select dining experiences are ticketed. Reservations can be made directly with the hosting venues.
  

Why It Matters

The SFWF celebrates the people powering Siargao’s tourism economy—farmers, fisherfolk, family-run eateries, baristas, chefs, distillers, and artisans. It’s an invitation to connect with the island through its flavors, give back meaningfully, and leave responsibly.

Volunteers are welcome to be part of the festival’s operations. Sign-up is available at www.tiny.cc/sfwf_signup.

Event Details

• Date: August 14–20, 2025
• Location: Siargao Island, Philippines
• Admission: Mostly free; select events ticketed
• Socials: Instagram @siargaofoodandwinefestival | Facebook @siargaofoodfest
• Maps: Available at Siargao Airport and partner venues
• Food Passport: Available for purchase at participating vendors
• Website: https://siargaofoodfest.com

Note: Event details may change at the organizer’s discretion. Please check the official festival pages for the latest updates.

More…

• https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/food-drinks/siargao-food-wine-festival-august-2025
• https://www.instagram.com/siargaofoodandwinefestival
• https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/food-and-leisure/2025/08/07/2463818/siargao-taps-farmers-family-led-carinderias-1st-food-and-wine-festival 
• https://www.overheremanila.com/the-moment-catering-hosts-free-open-house-mixer-in-qc