Overview

On April 26, Don Knabe Park in Cerritos will host L.A. County's inaugural UbeFest, anticipated to be the largest of its kind in the area. The festival aims to attract over 10,000 attendees and will feature more than 100 vendors, celebrating Filipino culture and cuisine.

The event will highlight ube-themed delicacies, a purple yam native to the Philippines, along with a variety of Filipino food, arts, and cultural heritage. Ube is renowned for its vibrant color and distinctive flavor, often used in desserts.

Key details

  • Event Name: UbeFest
  • Date: April 26
  • Location: Don Knabe Park, Cerritos
  • Expected Attendance: Over 10,000 people
  • Vendors: More than 100
  • Focus: Ube-themed foods and Filipino cultural celebration
  • Popular Ube Treats: Ube halaya, ube ice cream, ube cake, ube pandesal
  • Organizers: Includes Cerritos Mayor pro tem Lynda Johnson and other community leaders
  • Founder: James Oreste
  • History: UbeFest began as a pop-up in Long Beach in October 2021
  • Previous Success: The initial event sold out and drew long lines
  • Expansion: UbeFest has been hosted in multiple locations beyond California

Context

UbeFest originated as a tribute to the beloved purple yam, evolving into a cultural event that showcases the richness of Filipino heritage through food, art, and community engagement.

What happens next

As the event approaches, organizers are finalizing preparations to ensure a successful festival that celebrates Filipino culture and brings together the community.

What we don't know yet

Specific details regarding the schedule of performances and the complete list of participating vendors have not been confirmed.