Ilocos Sur Festival 2026 is The People’s Celebration standing as ONE Ilocos Sur

For twelve unforgettable days, Ilocos Sur Festival 2026 turned the province into one big, beating heart of culture, faith, fun, and community pride. From sunrise prayer to late-night concerts, every corner of Ilocos Sur had a story to tell—and everyone, from farmers and fisherfolk to balikbayans and Gen Z creatives, had a place in the celebration.

The festival opened with the Ilocos Sur Trade and Food Fair, where local government units, MSMEs, and artisans transformed simple booths into eye-catching galleries of culture and creativity. From the Municipality of Caoayan’s winning booth to innovative products like Double Cacao Delight and Ube Vinegar, the fair proved that Ilocano craftsmanship and entrepreneurship are very much alive and thriving. Artisans also took the spotlight in on-the-spot craft demos and the Most Innovative Product Competition, blending tradition with modern market appeal.

Dina Bonnevie and Vice-Gov DV Opens Victorino's Restaurant

There is a new restaurant in town and it proudly serves Ilocano and Filipino dishes. Located in 11th Jamboree street corner Scout Rallos near Timog Avenue, VICTORINO'S is made from traditional Filipino house transformed into a beautiful reastaurant with a a patterserie, A bar and even function rooms.

The restaurant is owned by Dina Bonnevie and her husband Ilocos Sur Vice Governor DV Savellano. Together with her family and friends, the restaurant opened with the help of Chef Heny Sison.

On its blessing, the restaurant is brings the ambiance of the Ilocos Region with dishes and products available for customers to try. The rooms make you feel you went back in time into ancestral homes like in Vigan City.