The Ibalong Festival is held every October and depicts Bicol's early beginnings as portrayed by the characters in the epic entitled – IBALONG. The name was the early nomenclature of  the Bicol region. It showcases many traditional superheroes such as Handiong,Baltog and Bantong among others. The festival is highlighted by a street presentation where masks of heroes and villains are paraded on mainstreets,combined with songs and dances. Other activities include a trade fair,art exhibit,sports fest such as the triathlon,guided tours,beauty pageant and other colorful competitions.

How to get there:

By Land: From Manila there are many different buses that have regular routes to most districts of Bicol. The ride takes about 10 to 12 hours from Manila.

By air: There are daily flight to Legazpi City from Manila.