Kidapawan offers free tropical fruits, ice cream at festival booth

KIDAPAWAN CITY — The local government unit of Kidapawan City plans to offer free all-you-can-eat fresh fruits and ice cream at its official booth during the Kalivungan Festival of North Cotabato, which is commemorating its 112th anniversary this year.

City Agriculturist Marisa Aton announced that the fruit distribution event will take place on Thursday, August 2, featuring at least 500 kilos of seasonal produce available to festival-goers.

The initiative aims to showcase Kidapawan's agricultural bounty while providing visitors and residents with complimentary refreshments during the festivities. The booth will serve as both a promotional platform for local farming and a community engagement activity for the celebration.

The Kalivungan Festival represents a significant annual event for North Cotabato, drawing participants from across the region to celebrate the province's cultural heritage and economic progress.