Sarok Festival Consolacion: All You Need to Know
The Sarok Festival in Consolacion, Cebu is a magnificent celebration that pays tribute to the town’s agricultural heritage and the hardworking farmers who make it all possible. This vibrant festival is a feast for the senses, with its colorful displays of traditional woven baskets and vibrant costumes, lively street dancing performances, and mouthwatering local cuisine.
Traveling to Sarok Festival Consolacion for the first time? This detailed and curated travel guide will make it easy for you to navigate your way inside, save money, and maximize your time.
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HOW TO GET TO CONSOLACION, CEBU
✓ OPTION 1 (AIRPLANE)
ENTRY POINT CEBU (MCIA)
Direct Flights from Manila, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and more are being served to Mactan Cebu International Airport. Flights are operated by Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and AirAsia.
- By Airplane (Cebu pacific, Airasia, and Philippine Airlines)
Board a plane going to Cebu from Manila.
At Cebu Airport, ride a MyBus to ‘SM City Cebu’.
At SM City Cebu, ask the locals where the jeep, van, or bus going for Consolation is located and take its route. Travel time is around 20 mins- 2 hours (depending on the traffic). The fare is around Php 50.00 – Php 100.00. Ask the driver to drop you off at SM Consolacion Cebu.
A few meters before SM Consolacion, you will see tricycles. Hop on it and inform the driver of your destination.
✓ OPTION 2 (BOAT + BUS/VAN)
ENTRY POINT ORMOC (PIER 1 or 3)
- By Fast Craft or Fast Boat
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
From Ormoc City, ride any of the three boats at Pier 1 to Cebu City. The three fast crafts serve the route daily. Travel Time is around 3 hours. The fare is PHP 1100.00 per person.
At Cebu City port, ride a taxi going to SM City Cebu.
At SM City Cebu, ask the locals where the jeep, van, or bus going for Consolation is located and take its route. Travel time is around 20 mins- 2 hours (depending on the traffic). The fare is around Php 50.00 – Php 100.00. Ask the driver to drop you off at SM Consolacion Cebu.
A few meters before SM Consolacion, you will see tricycles. Hop on it and inform the driver of your destination.
✓ OPTION 3 (BOAT + BUS/VAN)
ENTRY POINT PALOMPON (PIER 1 or 3)
- By Fast Craft or Fast Boat or slow boat
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
From Palompon, ride any of the boats at Pier 1 or Pier 3 to Cebu City. The fast craft serves the route daily. Travel Time is around 3 hours.
At Cebu City port, ride a taxi going to SM City Cebu.
At SM City Cebu, ask the locals where the jeep, van, or bus going for Consolation is located and take its route. Travel time is around 20 mins- 2 hours (depending on the traffic). The fare is around Php 50.00 – Php 100.00. Ask the driver to drop you off at SM Consolacion Cebu.
A few meters before SM Consolacion, you will see tricycles. Hop on it and inform the driver of your destination.
✓ OPTION 4 (BY PRIVATE CAR/VEHICLE)
- Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Consolacion” in Consolacion, Cebu.
Exact location: Consolacion, Cebu
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
What’s in Sarok Festival in Consolacion, Cebu?
Sarok Festival in Consolacion, Cebu is a unique celebration of the town’s rich agricultural heritage. Unlike other festivals in the Philippines, Sarok Festival is not focused on religious or cultural themes but rather on the importance of farming and agriculture to the town’s economy and way of life.
The highlight of the festival is the “sarok” competition, where participants race to gather as much rice as they can using only traditional woven baskets. This exciting and physically challenging competition showcases the skills and stamina of the farmers, who are the backbone of Consolacion’s agricultural industry.
Aside from the sarok competition, the festival also features a variety of other activities and events, such as a street dancing competition, agro-industrial trade fair, and a beauty pageant. Visitors can sample delicious local cuisine and purchase handicrafts and products made by the town’s farmers and artisans.
What makes Sarok Festival truly unique is its focus on celebrating and promoting the importance of agriculture to the town’s economy and way of life. It provides an opportunity for visitors to learn about the farming traditions and practices that have sustained Consolacion for generations, as well as the challenges faced by modern farmers in an increasingly industrialized world.
The festival was traditionally celebrated every 14 February to coincide with its charter day celebrations but this now celebrated in October.
Overall, Sarok Festival is a must-see event for anyone interested in learning more about the rich cultural and agricultural heritage of Consolacion, Cebu.
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As a responsible tourist, be mindful of your waste. Keep this place beautiful as it is.
You can also try to visit Rubens Talabahan, Co Jordan Talabahan, Valentin Farm Resort, Sarok Festival, Genesis Valley, Purisima Mountain View, Wooloo Mountain Resort, St. Narciso Parish Church, and 6 Mountain Cafes With A Magnificent View.
Estimated time to spend in the place?
You will spend around 1 hour – 3 hours in this place.
Are food and drinks available in the area?
Yes, there is food everywhere when the festival is ongoing!
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How much are the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?
NONE
Opening and Closing Time?
- Everyday: 07:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Parking Space?
Available and is FREE. You can park beside the road.
When is the best time to visit the place?
The best time to visit is at the festival itself. The festival was traditionally celebrated every 14 February to coincide with its charter day celebrations but this now celebrated in October.
For more information, contact them at:
- You can check Consolacions FB Page if you want to be updated on the schedule of the Sarok Festival.
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TIPS, NOTES, AND REMINDERS
- Bring extra clothes so that in every corner, the outfit is different.
- Visit on weekdays to avoid the crowd.
- Bring water so that you can’t be dehydrated.
- Always follow the guidelines set by the local officials
- Local people there are approachable and friendly
- Always practice LNT(Leave No Trace) principle. Be a responsible traveler.
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