Discover The Marianas – Saipan | Tinian | Rota

26th Annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival
2025-05-24, 2025-05-17, 2025-05-10, 2025-05-03 | Saipan
The 26th Annual Taste of The Marianas International Food Festival will be held every Saturday evening during May Marianas Tourism Month on the island of Saipan, featuring live entertainment, local food and drinks, arts & craft sales, and some of the best cuisine from local hotels and restaurants. For more information, contact the Marianas Visitors Authority: 1.670.664.3200, communityprograms@mymarianas.com, www.facebook.com/visitthemarianas.

Subway Sandwich Challenge
2025-05-03 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | American Memorial Park, 6P89+CRQ, Micro Beach Rd, Garapan, Saipan 96950, Northern Mariana Islands, Saipan, MP, 96950, United States
The Subway Sandwich Challenge will be held at the 26th Annual Taste of The Marianas International Food Festival at American Memorial Park in Garapan, Saipan.
Register to join! Submit your application to the Marianas Visitors Authority office on Beach Road, I Denni, Saipan or email communityprojects@mymarianas.com for more information. REGISTRATION FORM

Tinian San Jose Fiesta
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-03 | Saipan
For more information, please contact the Tinian Mayor’s Office Ms. Bernie Palacios bernietiq@gmail.com(670)433-1800 or Ms. Vanessa Manglona vanessamanglona.mot@gmail.com (670)433-1800.

Marianas Tourism Month
2025-05-01 | Saipan
In celebration of tourism month MVA host several Tourism related activities for the community throughout the month of May.

Flame Tree Arts Festival
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-27 | Saipan
For more information, please contact the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs Office at 1(670)322-9983.

Good Friday
2025-04-18 | Saipan

Commonwealth Covenant Day
2025-03-24 | Saipan

7th Annual Rota's Gilita Festival
2025-03-21 18:00 - 21:30 | Chamorro Village, Rota, Songsong Village, Rota, MP, 96951, Northern Mariana Islands
The 7th Annual Rota’s Gilita Festival celebrates the culture and heritage of our island community. This event will feature skilled practitioners who will showcase their expertise in areas such as medicine, weaving, cooking, slingshot throwing, and more. The festival will also include a concert to celebrate the people of Rota and its visitors.
For more information, contact the Rota Mayor’s Office at 1(670) 532-9451 or www.facebook.com/rotamayorspressrelease.

Saipan Marathon
2025-03-08 | Saipan
The Marianas Visitors Authority staging its 2025 Saipan Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Fun Run on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Good health is important for every living individual and experts agree that running is one of the best ways to maintain proper health. Come join us in this magnificent event featuring the beautiful nature and scenery that Saipan has to offer. All course will be certified measured course by the World Athletics in cooperation with AIMS. Online Registration at Race roster will be opening soon. For more information, please contact Ed Diaz at MVA Office at 664-3200 or email at ediaz@mymarianas.com.

President's Day
2025-02-17 | Saipan

Tinian Hot Pepper Festival Cornhole Tournament
2025-02-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Tinian Fiesta Grounds, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands

21st Annual Tinian Hot Pepper Festival & Pika Run 5K
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-15 | Saipan
Pika Run 5K 2025 Registration Form
Pika Run 5K 2025 Registration Form: https://www.mymarianas.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pika-Run-5K-2025-Registration-Form.pdf
The iconic Tinian Hot Pepper Festival returns to The Marianas on President’s Day holiday weekend with food, fun, and flaming hot spiciness. The festival will be from 6:30 p.m to 11 p.m. on Feb. 14 and from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Feb. 15. Food vendors will open at lunchtime. Festivities will include food sales, live entertainment, competitions, arts, and crafts sales, and more on the island of Tinian, a 10-minute commuter flight from the capitol island of Saipan. The festival, affectionately known as “Pika Fest” among locals (“pika” means spicy), pays homage to Tinian’s small but famous “donni’ sali” hot pepper.
The Tinian Hot Pepper Festival is an annual signature event of the MVA organized in cooperation with the Office of the Mayor of Tinian and Aguiguan and will once again be held at the Fiesta Grounds in San Jose, Tinian, adjacent to the picturesque Jones Beach and House of Taga, a U.S. National Historic Landmark featuring limestone monoliths carved by ancient Chamorros.
Get ready to run like your tail’s on fire! The 2nd Annual Pika Run 5K fires up on Feb. 15, 2025.
“Pika” means “spicy” in the Chamorro language. The run will start at 6:30 a.m. at the Fiesta Grounds Road Intersection in San Jose, Tinian, and proceed along the historic World War II-era Broadway before returning to the starting point. Registration is $15. Cash prizes will be awarded in Men and Women’s Divisions: $150 for 1st place, $100 for 2nd place, and $75 for 3rd place in two categories, Over-All and Under 18. Registration can be made the MVA offices in Tinian or Saipan or with the Tinian International Women’s Alliance at the Office of the Mayor of Tinian or by emailing dorthy.sannicolas@gmail.com or jydecena89@gmail.com. Registration and payment can also be made on race day from 6:00 – 6:30 a.m. at the start line. All participants will receive a t-shirt.
Free camping is available at Jones Beach, Taga Beach (toilets, barbecue pits, and outdoor showers available) and at the adjacent Tachogna Beach (barbecue pits, outdoor showers, and toilets are available). Hotel accommodations are provided by Tinian Ocean View Hotel, Tinian Diamond Hotel and Casino, Tinian Diamond Suites, Tinian Western Lodge Hotel, Lorilynn’s Hotel, Tinian Street Motel, Fleming Hotel, Sunshine Hotel and Green Lion House Hotel.
For more information on the Festival or Pika Run 5K, contact Tinian Field Operations Supervisor Vida Borja at vborja@mymarianas or 1.670.433.9365 or MVA Community Projects Coordinator Sherman Santos at ssantos@mymarianas.co or 1.670.664.3200, Or for the Pika Run 5K, contact the Tinian Mayor’s Office at dorthy.sannicolas@gmail.com or 1.670.433.1802.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2025-01-20 | Saipan

Rota Marathon
2025-01-18 | Saipan
The Marianas Visitors Authority will be hosting a Full Marathon, Half Marathon and a 5K Fun Run on Saturday, January 18, 2025 in Rota. For more information, please contact Mr. David Atalig at 670-532-0327 or email at datalig@mymarianas.com

New Year's Day
2025-01-01 | Saipan

20th Annual Christmas in the Marianas
2024-12-28, 2024-12-21, 2024-12-14, 2024-12-07 | Saipan
It is about that time for the most exciting, long-awaited holiday season of the year. The 20th Annual Christmas in The Marianas takes place every Saturday at the Paseo De Marianas (PDM) in Garapan. The event features decorated Christmas trees, a Christmas parade, and a costume/caroling contest. Various schools from around The Marianas volunteer to show their holiday spirits by decorating the PDM with magnificent Christmas decors. The Christmas parade features floats with beautiful bright lights and attracts not only locals but many visitors as well. Cheerful students represent their schools as contestants for the costume/caroling contest. Be awed by how Christmas is celebrated here in The Marianas. You must see it to believe it!

For more information, please contact the MVA at +1-670-664-3200 or email jaranda@mymarianas.com

Christmas Day
2024-12-25 | Saipan

Constitution Day
2024-12-08 | Saipan

Rota Christmas Lighting
2024-12-07 | Saipan
For more information, please contact Rota Mayor’s Office at 670-532-9451.

Thanksgiving Day
2024-11-28 | Saipan

Veterans Day
2024-11-11 | Saipan

Citizenship Day
2024-11-03 | Saipan

The Japanese Society AUTUMUN FESTIVAL 2024
2024-10-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Sugar King Park
You can enjoy a traditional Japanese performance stage, a variety of Japanese food and games at this popular event.

Herman's Modern Bakery Inc. 80th Anniversary Family Fun Day Event
2024-10-26 14:00 - 18:00 | CPA Airport Field, Commonwealth Ports Authority P.O. Box 501055, Saipan, MP, 96950, Northern Mariana Islands
This event is free and open to the public. The day will feature a review of our shared achievements, a look back at the progress we’ve made together, and a celebration of the future we are working towards. We will also have a special program including children rides, bouncy houses, games and prizes, food and refreshments, live entertainment, and our anniversary raffle giveaway.
