Filipino Fest returns to Museum of Surrey Sept. 12

Filipino Fest will return to the Museum of Surrey in Cloverdale on Sept. 12, offering a free, all-ages celebration of Filipino culture. The one-day event has drawn more than 1,500 people in previous years.

Running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the festival will feature performances by Glisha, The Kuyas, Raffy Swap One, Red Filos, Mabuhay Arnis and the Grupo Ilocano Association of B.C. Cultural displays, photo opportunities, textile exhibits, children’s activities and artisan vendors are also planned.

Food vendors will include Cake It Easy, Nanay Kitchen, Dale’s Food Products, Kasalo and Timplado Filipino Street Food Truck.

Visitors can also see the museum’s all-ages Soil Superheroes exhibition, which focuses on soil health and sustainability. It closes Sept. 13. The museum is at 17710 56A Ave.; information is available at 604-592-6956, museum@surrey.ca or surrey.ca/museum.