Events

2024 CHAMORRO CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Maila’ ya ta fan fino’ Chamorro

VENDORS:
CCF 2024 Vendor Rules Document | Vendor Registration Form
PAYMENT (via Venmo): @CHELUSD

PAY ONLINE - 2024 CHAMORRO CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Vendor booth fees and festival program advertisements

Take Public Transit to CCF


Experience convenience and love for our planet with Coaster light rail service from San Diego to CCF on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Departing from multiple locations in San Diego, including Downtown San Diego and Old Town, the hour-long Coaster ride offers attendees a hassle-free journey with comfortable seating and scenic views. Upon arrival at the Oceanside Transit Center, attendees can easily take a short walk (or shuttle) to reach the festival venue at the picturesque Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. With its punctual schedule and affordable fares, the Coaster light rail provides a seamless transportation option for an unforgettable cultural experience. Click here for more information.

Past Events

CHE'LU'S 2023 CHAMORRO CULTURAL FESTIVAL

 


View larger image Meet the CCF team at these fundraising events as we plan for 2023.


JANUARY 23, 2022 - CANCELED The Planning Committee of CCF decided to cancel our 2022 Chamorro Cultural Festival at CSU San Marcos. The decision was made out of an abundance of caution due to safety concerns related to COVID-19 spread in our community.

CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE OF THE MARIANAS

MARCH 30, 2019

2019 ENTERTAINMENT STAGE LINEUP

2019 CCF PRESS RELEASE

 

10th Annual Chamorro Cultural Festival


VIDEO MAINSTAGE 2019 CCF

 

 

2018
9th Annual Chamorro Cultural Festival

March 24, 2018

Cal State University - San Marcos

 

9th Annual Chamorro Cultural Festival

2018 Opportunity Drawing Winners
1st Prize - $1000 Ticket #0706
2nd Prize - $700 Ticket #1308
3rd Prize - $300 Ticket #0746


The Guam National Soccer Team at CCF

 

2017
8th Annual Chamorro Cultural Festival

March 25, 2017

Cal State University - San Marcos

8th Annual Chamorro Cultural Festival

CCF 2017 - Entertainment

CCF 2017 - People


2017 Opportunity Drawing Winners
1st Prize - $1500 Ticket #2106
2nd Prize - $700 Ticket #1274
3rd Prize - $300 Ticket #0034

2017 Theme
"Tana' La'la' gi Halom i Famagu'onta i Lengguahita yan Kutturata"
"Let It Live from Within Our Children--Our Language, Our Culture"

CCF Flyer

Frank Rabon Dance Workshops
Dance Workshop

Vendors
Interested in becoming a vendor at Chamorro Cultural Festival 2017? Click here.

Entertainers
Interested in entertaining at Chamorro Cultural Festival 2017? Click here.

Hotel
HiltonLink
Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites

Parking
Click to view parking structure location

Campus Map
View CSU-San Marcos map

Chamorro Celebration Day 2016

CCF 2016


photo by Bryson Kim

2016 CCF Opportunity Drawing Winning Ticket Numbers
All winners paid on or before 3/20/2016

  • #2880 - $1000
  • #0116 - $500
  • #0021 - $300
  • #0473 - $100
  • #2870 - $100

Saturday
March 19
2016

10AM-6PM

Free Event!
Free Parking!

Cal State - San Marcos
333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92078

Maila' Ta Fandanña Ya Ta Selebra i Lina'la'-ta!
Lets get together and Celebrate our lives!

The 7th Annual Chamorro Cultural Festival (CCF) was held in San Marcos, California on March 19, 2016

Download 2016 Festival Program Book (PDF 38MB)

2016 CCF Vendor Forms and Documents

FoCHa
January 16, 2016

12PM-6PM

Celebration Hall
Jacobs Center

404 Euclid Ave
San Diego, CA 92114

Free Event
Free Parking

1st Annual Festival of Chamorro Arts


Entertainment Arts Performances Displays Workshops

In celebration of the Festival of Pacific Arts (FestPac), bringing together the Pacific Region's artists and cultural practitioners every four years, Guam will host this major regional event in 2016.

Join CHE'LU in welcoming official FestPac delegates (outside of Guam) to the first Festival of Chamorro Arts in San Diego.

If you have been selected to be a Guam FestPac Diaspora Delegate, you can reserve and pay for vending space online.

FoCHa Vendor Booth Application (PDF)

November 7, 2015

Free Event
Spanish Landing Park, San Diego

Kumeyaay Blessing Sakman Chamorro Ceremony

Kumeyaay Welcome Sakman Chamorro to San Diego


2015

October 31, 2015

5 PM - 10 PM

Sons & Daughters of Guam Club

334 Willie James Jones Ave, San Diego, CA 92102

Sakman Dinner, Dance Fiesta

March 28, 2015

Free Event Free Parking!

6th Annual 2015 Chamorro Cultural Festival


The organizing committee of 2015 Chamorro Cultural Festival


Pia Mia (L) celebrated Marianas culture with event organizers at the 2015 CCF

The 2015 Chamorro Cultural Festival will be hosted at the beautiful and spacious campus of California State University - San Marcos. Invite the entire family for a fun-filled day of cultural celebration, education, entertainment, art and food!

Become a sponsor of the 2015 Chamorro Cultural Festival

Reserve your vendor booth for the 2015 Chamorro Cultural Festival

Reserve a hotel room for the festival with Hampton Inn, the official hotel of the CCF. Hampton Inn has a special CCF rate. Reserve by March 7, 2015. Click here for more information.

Map: Cal State - San Marcos 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92078

February 21, 2015

Uno Hit - Hu Guaiya Hao



March 29, 2014







5th Annual 2014 Chamorro Cultural Festival

The 5th Annual Chamorro Cultural Festival took place on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Jacobs Center, Market Creek Plaza 404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA. Watch the 2014 promotional video.

Re-live the 2014 CCF Opening Ceremony

Images from 2014 CCF
Entertainment 2014
People 2014

February 8, 2014

Hu Guiya Hao Dinner Dance



March 23, 2013


2013 4th Annual Chamorro Cultural Festival

The 4th Annual Chamorro Cultural Festival took place on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Jacobs Center 404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114 (Euclid Avenue Trolley Stop). Watch 2013 promotional video.

Hafa Adai Entertainment and Betelnut Radio Present
Mariana Islands Concert Part Two

At the conclusion of the Chamorro Cultural Festival, join CHE'LU for an evening of exciting entertainment featuring

  • Tribal Theory
  • Parker Yobei
  • Marvin I. Deleon Guerrero

Visit Hafa Adai Entertainment for more information

2012 CCF Pictures by Bryson Kim
CCF - Program
CCF - Entertainment
CCF - People

2013 CCF Essential Documents and Links
Event poster
Vendor booth registration
Vendor booth rules and regulations
Program book advertising opportunities
Workshop Registration Application
Workshop Agreement & Rules
Model release form: Adult | Minor
Hotel accommodations - Holiday Inn Express (special CHE'LU rate)



February 27, 2013

Pale' Eric Forbes VIP Reception

CHE'LU presents Know Your Roots with Pale' Eric Forbes, OFM CAP
5:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Jacobs Center Museum
404 Euclid Avenue
San Diego, Calif. 92114
$20 Limited Seating

Proceeds will aid in the video & DVD production of Pale' Eric's presentations on Chamorro history, language, culture, customs, and traditions.

Appetizers will be served; entertainment by Island Rain