Boracay White Beach Festival 2026 To Feature Sports, Tourism, Community Activities

MALAY, Aklan — A series of sports competitions, tourism activities, and community events will highlight the Boracay White Beach Festival 2026, scheduled from October 21 to 31 on Boracay Island.
The 11-day celebration aims to promote sports tourism, strengthen community participation, support local livelihoods, and showcase Boracay’s natural beauty while encouraging the conservation and preservation of its iconic White Beach.
Institutionalized through Municipal Ordinance No. 516, Series of 2023, introduced by then-Sangguniang Bayan member Dalidig “Datu Yap” Sumndad, the annual festival celebrates Boracay’s vibrant sporting culture and its potential as a destination for sports tourism.
The Local Government Unit of Malay, under Mayor Frolibar Sacapaño Bautista, is spearheading the celebration through the Municipal Tourism Office headed by Dr. Felix G. Delos Santos Jr.
Dr. Felix Delos Santos, Malay Tourisn Chief said smong the scheduled activities are the Food Bazaar from October 21 to 30, Products and Services Exhibit from October 23 to 25, and the festival’s opening program on October 24.
Sports enthusiasts can look forward to beach basketball on October 25 and 26, beach football on October 27 and 28, beach volleyball on October 29 and 30, and beach tennis on October 30 and 31.
Other featured activities include the Boracay Sand Castle Making Contest, Paraw Biniray, cooking contest, pickleb all tournament, launching of the Boracay Night Cruise, and Project Pristine, which will run from October 24 to 31.
The festival will also feature tourism-related activities, including an orientation for primary tourism enterprises on October 26 and a familiarization seminar for tour coordinators on October 27.
The Glow Run, also known as the Fun Run, and Victory Night are scheduled on October 30, while the Beach Party will cap the festivities on October 31.
“The annual celebration is held in line with Municipal Ordinance No. 516, Series of 2023, which institutionalized the festival during the last Friday and Saturday of October,” Delos Santos added.
He emphasizedvl that the event also supports the local tourism industry and livelihoods while promoting responsible tourism and the protection of Boracay’s coastal environment.
Visitors and residents are encouraged to check the official calendar of activities and participate in the festivities celebrating the island’s sporting spirit, community, and natural beauty.