Barakofest

The 2024 edition of the festival took place from March 14 to March 16.^[1] It was held in Lipa City and opened by former Batangas Governor Vilma Santos.^[1] The organizers estimated an attendance of 200,000 visitors.^[1] The event included activities such as an art festival, a trade fair, and a "Drift Fest" for cars.^[1]

The third edition of the festival occurred from February 13 to February 15, 2025.^[2] It was held along the Manila-Batangas Bypass Road in Barangay Marawoy.^[3] The opening of the festival coincided with the inauguration of Section 3 of the bypass road.^[4] A groundbreaking ceremony was also held for "The Bean at Barako Triangle", a park featuring a structure shaped like a coffee bean.^[3]

Performers at the 2025 music festival included Juan Karlos, Arthur Nery, Al James, and Nik Makino.^[3] The event also featured a meet-and-greet with content creators.^[2] The organizers targeted an attendance of 300,000 people for this edition.^[3]

The festival is scheduled to return from March 26 to March 28, 2026.^[5] The band Ben&Ben was announced as the first headlining artist.^[5] The tagline for the 2026 event is "Feel the Energy".^[5]

The festival is divided into specific zones or "fests" to cater to different interests.^[6]

• Music Fest: This section features concerts by local bands, DJs, and solo artists.^[1][6]
• Trade Fest: This area showcases products and delicacies from various municipalities in Batangas.^[3] Approximately 500 small business enterprises participated in previous editions.^[4]
• Food Fest: This zone hosts food concessionaires.^[1] The 2025 edition included over 400 stalls.^[6]
• Art Fest: This section displays art installations and exhibits by local Batangueño artists.^[1][6]
• Motoring Events: The festival includes a "Drift Fest" for drifting exhibitions, a "Car Fest" for vehicle displays, and a "Dirt Fest" for off-road motocross activities.^[1][6]
• Sports Fest: This includes competitions in basketball, billiards, and e-sports (Mobile Legends).^[3][6]