The Marikina City government on Thursday, 19 February, launched the four-day Arts, Crafts, and Coffee Festival at the Marikina Freedom Park as part of its National Arts Month celebration.

Leading the kickoff were Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro and Marikina First District Rep. Marcy Teodoro, who said the festival honors Marikina’s talented local artists and creative entrepreneurs and supports the continued growth of the city’s vibrant coffee culture.

“Last year, we did our coffee fest. Medyo nabitin lang dahil nagkaroon ng typhoon. [Kaya] binalik natin agad ito. At dahil Arts Month, kasama natin ang iba’t ibang mahusay na artists sa ating lungsod,” Mayor Teodoro said.

The local chief executive noted that the festival kicks off a series of activities lined up for the year, with the city government committed to hosting more events that foster unity and deeper connections within the Marikina community.

“Gusto natin maging regular ang mga fests dito sa ating Freedom Park. Gusto natin yung community ng mga taga-Marikina, yung talagang nagsasama-sama tayo. Alam mo naman pag taga-Marikina —- pagkain, kwentuhan —- iyan ang pinagsasamahan natin,” she said.

For his part, Rep. Teodoro thanked the Marikina Tourism Office, for spearheading the activity, as well as the schools and other offices involved in the festival’s activities.

“Sa programang ito, ang Marikina ay nakikiisa sa National Arts Month at sa pagkilala ng mga sining at talento ng mga taga-Marikina. Inaasahan naming magiging munting alaala ito para sa marami,” he said.

Themed “Art in Every Pour: Arts, Crafts, and Coffee Festival,” the festival serves to promote the various arts and crafts businesses and coffee houses that the city has to offer.

It also provides arts enthusiasts an avenue to explore the local arts scene, and connect with the community.

The festival includes exciting activities such as art/drawing tutorials, spoken word poetry performances, live music, as well as tasting sessions from coffee connoisseurs.

“This festival gives our city’s creatives and entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their products like handmade accessories and trinkets, and for our local vendors to offer their unique coffee blends and treats. Ito ay isang perfect place para makita ang totoong Tatak Marikina,” said Mayor Teodoro.

As the city celebrates Arts Month, the Mayor has also called on the public to support more local arts and coffee businesses in order to help the city’s booming arts scene and coffee industry.

The 2025 Arts, Crafts, and Coffee Festival is open on 19 February (4:00 pm - 10:00 pm), 20, 21, and 22 (8:00 am - 10:00 pm). Coffee shops will serve customers starting at 8:00 am while Arts and Crafts shops will be open beginning at 10:00 am.

National Arts Month is celebrated every February pursuant to Proclamation No. 683 issued in 1991, recognizing the vital role of the arts in fostering national identity, cultural awareness, and creative excellence.