Manggahan Festival (May)
The island celebrates its mango every May with street dancing, farm exhibits and mango-eating contests in Jordan. Book transport early.
When to come
Seasons & events
Timing matters on a farming island. Here is how the Guimaras year unfolds.
Mango season (March to June)
Peak months for fresh mangoes and orchard visits. April and May are the sweetest.
Cashew season (March to May)
Cashew apples ripen at the end of the dry season, alongside the mango harvest.
Dragon fruit season (June to October)
The rainy months bring dragon fruit flowers and fruit.
Farm open days
Some co-ops and farms host open days around harvest and festival time. Dates change yearly; check back for the latest list.