Jeepney Festival (Filipino festival)

Welcome to Jeepney Festival Belleville: a family friendly, FREE ticketed event happening on Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 at the Maranatha Church (100 College St. West) in Belleville, Ont., that takes visitors on a vibrant journey through the Philippines, guided by its most iconic symbol: the jeepney. More than just a vehicle, the jeepney is the heartbeat of Filipino communities. It is a colourful, joyful ride where strangers become neighbours and every trip becomes a story.

Festival Highlights

Friday, September 25 | 6:00–9:00 p.m.

• Filipino Art Exhibition by the Philippine Artists Group of Canada

• Filipino Film Screening “Outsiderness” by Filipino filmmaker Carlo Alcos exploring themes such as identity and belonging

Saturday, September 26 | 12-8 p.m.

• Filipino Food Vendors & Marketplace

• Cultural Performances

• Traditional Filipino Games

• Filipino Authors' Roundtable

• Anti-Racism & Immigration Roundtable (by Quinte Local Immigration Partnership)

• Parol Lantern-Making Workshop

• Baybayin Calligraphy

• Traditional Weaving Demonstration

• Karaoke Contest & Open Mic Karaoke