CERRITOS, California — In celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), the organizers of LA County’s first and largest UbeFest — the Long Beach UbeFest and the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Cerritos (FAC3) — proudly bring back the Cerritos UbeFest Day and Night Market Festival, a vibrant community celebration of culture, food, and family.

The first weekend, held September 27 and 28 at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts parking lot, drew an incredible crowd of about 50,000 attendees, transforming Cerritos into a colorful showcase of community pride.

Now, all roads lead back to Weekend 2 on October 11 and 12, which promises to be even bigger and more exciting as it honors Filipino American History Month. This weekend’s highlight includes the FilHarmonic concert at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts — a powerful performance that perfectly ties into the FAHM theme of celebrating Filipino talent, creativity, and contributions to American culture.

Come and celebrate with us!
Enjoy a full weekend featuring:

• Over 70 food and merchandise vendors showcasing the best of Filipino flavors and crafts
• Cultural performances and music all day
• Family-friendly activities and carnival-style booths with giveaways

 Cerritos Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Johnson, known for championing UbeFest and various cultural initiatives that bring together the city’s diverse communities, shared,  

“Festivals unite the community. They bring cultural awareness to our families and youth.”

As Cerritos continues to honor Filipino American History Month, the UbeFest Day and Night Market Festival stands as a joyful reminder of unity, pride, and the vibrant Filipino American spirit that continues to enrich the city and beyond.

What’s Next & How to Get Involved:

LA County Largest UbeFest returns in Spring 2026, building on this year’s historic launch. Businesses, organizations, and community partners are invited to participate or sponsor the upcoming LA County UbeFest 2026 and support cultural community building. For more details,  contact Ellen Rodriguez-Swing at 310-800-6997. 

Meanwhile, the critically-acclaimed Filharmonic group brings a cappella cheer to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) on Sunday, October 12 at 3 p.m. Ticket prices start at $28.

What started as friendly chance encounters at singing competitions in college eventually solidified into a harmonious group as members of The Filharmonic as they discovered their Filipino kinship and shared love of music. 

The Los Angeles-based Filipino-American youngsters were finalists in NBC’s hit musical competition, The Sing-Off, joining the show’s national tour and winning over audiences with their mix of urban-esque Hip-Hop with 1990s nostalgie.

 With strong backgrounds in Jazz, Opera, Pop, Classical, and theater, the quintet has performed with A-list artists like John Legend and Shawn Mendes. The Filharmonic has appeared in Universal Pictures’ hit movie Pitch Perfect 2 and the Late Late Show With James Cordon.

“The Filharmonic style mixes hip-hop sound with ’90s nostalgia … linking their passion for a wide variety of performance styles,” hails the Hollywood Reporter.For tickets or more information, call (562) 916-8500 or go to cerritoscenter.com. (Dan E. Nino)

Dan E. Nino)