The F’lomolok Festival is named after the B’laan word “flomlok”, which means “hunting ground”. The B’laan are one of the indigenous peoples of Mindanao who inhabit the area.

The festival celebrates the rich and diverse culture and heritage of Polomolok, which is home to one of the world’s largest pineapple plantations operated by Dole Philippines.

The festival features various activities such as street dance competitions, fashion shows, trade fairs, musical concerts, sports events, chavacano song festival, Miss Polomolok pageant, and the famous Regatta de Zamboanga, which is a race of colorful vintas (traditional sailboats).

The highlight of the festival is the nine-day novena and procession of Our Lady of Lourdes, the patroness of Polomolok, on her feast day.