The biggest Filipino gathering in the west coast is just around the corner. The Kababayan Fest is one of the most anticipated annual events showcasing the Filipino culture and Filipino talents from around the globe. Here’s a sneak preview of what’s in store for July as 600 LBS. in partnership with Cedar Fair Entertainment brings to you KABAYAN FEST 2010.

Summer 2010, the West Coast’s biggest annual Filipino-American gathering returns to Knotts Berry Farm and California’s Great America - Kababayan Fest! Building on sequential, breakout successes in 2008 and 2009, this year’s festival/concert will be the biggest ever, attracting an estimated total of over 20,000 Filipino-Americans. For the first time, Kababayan Fest is partnering with GMA Networks, the Philippines’ number one television network, to bring in some of the biggest names on Filipino television today.

“We’re so excited about GMA” says event producer, Ryan Monsanto. “Kababayn Fest is like a bridge. Nowhere else will you find the best in Filipino entertainment mixed with the very best America has to offer. For sure, this year’s event will be unlike anything ever seen in the Filipino American community.”

Confirmed headliners include The Philippines’ Number One TV Network – GMA Artists: Jay R and Kyla, Rhian Ramos and Rocco, Aljur Abrencia, Kris Bernal, Carla Abellana, Steve Silva; America’s Best Dance Crew’s Season 5 Winners – Poreotics, America’s Best Dance Crew’s Season 4 Winners – We Are Heroes, plus teen heartthrob – Passion, Parangal Dance Company, Joey Guila, Freska, Eye Eighty, Mango Kingz, Def Case, Poreotix, One Vo1ce, Berni, Giselle Reyes, AJ Rafael, Michael Isberto, DJ Rocky Rock, Kultura Philippine Folk Art, PCSLA (Opera), Krystle Tugadi, Dj Icy Ice, Dj Royal, and much, much more!

If you haven’t been to this all day, amusement park celebration, you’re missing out! Kababayan Fest features big family fun, headline talent and tons of Filipino culture.

Come out and enjoy an amazing day of thrilling rides, water park fun and Filipino heritage. This year promises to be our biggest ever, attracting an estimated total of over 20,000 Filipino-Americans.

There is something for everyone! Kababayan Fest has a diverse range of artists from the U.S. and the Philippines. We guarantee that at least one of them will be appealing to each person in your family, every generation from grandmother to grandson, from father to toddler. If that isn’t enough, there is an entire amusement park to enjoy! Even those hard-to-please teenagers will beg to go with you! Bring your family together at Kababayan Fest 2010!

Kababayan Fest is unlike any other Filipino heritage festival. Our audience skews youth and young adult, teen to mid-20’s. They are trendy, educated and come from households with incomes exceeding $50,000.

7/10/2010 12:00 AM to 7/17/2010 12:00 AM 

California Great America July 10th
Santa Clara, CA

Knott`s Berry Farm July 17th
Buena Park, CA