The Studio Ligaya, home of Central New Jersey’s Filipino Cultural Center, will host Ligaya Fest 2026, its 3rd annual Filipino American History Celebration, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 160 Durham Avenue in Metuchen, N.J.
The festival runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a dance party and socials from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free, and the event is open to all ages with free parking.
The free, all-ages festival on October 10 celebrates Filipino American History Month with a history exhibit, live music, cultural demonstrations, and an all Filipino American–owned marketplace
Held during Filipino American History Month, Ligaya Fest brings together culture, history, food, music, and community. The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) will present a Filipino American History Exhibit alongside local historian Cai Barias. The event is presented in collaboration with The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey and Future Ancestors, and is sponsored by AAPI New Jersey.
“We have built Central New Jersey’s Filipino Cultural Center within The Studio Ligaya, and Ligaya Fest is our celebration of that,” said Tiffany Joy Argonza, founder and CEO. “This is a celebration of Filipino American history, and it’s also our way of showing love and appreciation to the community that made this space possible.”
The afternoon features live music from Alchemisers NJ and cultural demonstrations by Krizia Ramos of Celeste Drum and Dance, performing both drumming and dance, and Daniel Dominguez of Bayani Arnis, a Filipino martial arts program that trains at The Studio Ligaya. DJ Mike Sarmiento of JMN DJs will lead the evening dance party.
Every vendor at Ligaya Fest 2026 is Filipino American owned. Guests can enjoy food from Sylvana’s & Co. and Butter x Asukal, along with signature lattes from Ligaya Grounds Co., The Studio Ligaya’s Filipino American coffee concept. The marketplace includes Lily Tees, PixelJoy Studio, and Dream-Lang Studio, with face painting by Mix-Mix and Tito Jay Draws.
Admission is free. Guests are encouraged to RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/filipino-american-history-celebration-ligaya-fest-2026-tickets-2001632323161
“Celebrating Filipino-American excellence through food, music, art, shopping, and the kind of joy that only happens together,” says the press statement.
