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29th Annual · Aug 15–16, 2026

The Largest Filipino Business & Cultural Indoor Event on the East Coast

American Dream · East Rutherford, NJ

Join 7,000 attendees and 120,000 American Dream weekend visitors for two days of culture, performances, business showcase, and community connection.

29th
Edition
Est. 1996
Founded
2 Days
Cultural EXPO
501(c)(3)
Non-profit
Market at a Glance

Why Fiesta in America Works

7,000+Direct event attendees
120,000+American Dream weekend visitors
300,000Filipino Americans in NY/NJ
$100,600Median Filipino American household income
75%Naturalized U.S. citizens
447,000Annual Filipino travelers to the Philippines
$13.7BFilipino American remittance market
~32%Northeast foreign-trained nurses who are Filipino
Est. 1996 · 29th Annual Edition

Fiesta in America

Fiesta in America is the East Coast's largest Filipino American indoor cultural and business expo, drawing more than 13,000 attendees and reaching over 120,000 in mall foot traffic each year. Since 1996, it has connected Philippine businesses, local governments, and organizations with Filipino Americans and U.S. consumers through trade fairs, business talks, cultural performances, and tourism showcases.

Mission

To create economic opportunities by connecting Filipino businesses, Philippine destinations, and U.S. markets through culture-driven commerce.

Vision

To establish Filipino culture as a visible and practical driver of economic growth in the United States—helping Filipino-owned businesses thrive and strengthening ties between the Philippines and the Filipino American community.

Fiesta in America is more than an event. It is a celebration of the Filipino spirit — our resilience, our excellence, and our place at the heart of American community life.

FM
Fernando “Nanding” Mendez
President & CEO, Philippine Fiesta USA
From Presence to Results

Market Opportunities That Deliver ROI

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Real Estate
$300K+ in property transactions

300,000 Filipino Americans in NY/NJ are active homebuyers and investors. Fiesta in America consistently generates direct buyer leads and realtor introductions in a single weekend.

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Healthcare Recruitment
~32% of Northeast foreign-trained nurses are Filipino

The Filipino community is the single largest source of foreign-trained healthcare workers in the Northeast. Reach qualified candidates, introduce your institution, and build lasting community trust.

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Remittance & Financial
$13.7B Filipino American remittance market

Filipino Americans send billions home each year. Xoom, our presenting sponsor, and other financial brands find unmatched direct access to this segment at Fiesta in America.

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Airline & Tourism
$45K in direct bookings from a single partnership

447,000 Filipino Americans travel to the Philippines annually. An airline or tourism partnership at Fiesta in America delivers immediate booking results and long-term brand loyalty.

The Venue

American Dream

East Rutherford, New Jersey

One of the largest entertainment and retail complexes in the Western Hemisphere, American Dream sits just across the Hudson from Manhattan — making it the perfect venue to attract both local Filipino American families and visitors from across the East Coast.

⚽ Adjacent to MetLife Stadium — FIFA World Cup 2026 venue
🏟️3 million sq ft entertainment complex
🎢Nickelodeon Universe indoor theme park
🌊DreamWorks Water Park
❄️Big SNOW indoor ski slope
🛍️450+ retail stores
🚇10–15 minutes from Manhattan
Adjacent to MetLife Stadium — FIFA World Cup 2026 venue
Who You'll Reach

Target Audience

Primary Market
Filipino Americans in the Northeast + Mainstream Americans

The core audience — 300,000+ Filipino Americans in the NY/NJ metro, plus hundreds of thousands of mainstream American shoppers at American Dream.

Professional
Healthcare, Small Business & Corporate

Healthcare professionals, independent business owners, and corporate executives seeking talent pipelines, market access, and community partnerships.

Life Stage
Young Professionals, Families & Retirees

Young professionals (25–40) building careers and wealth, families reconnecting with heritage, empty nesters and retirees exploring their next chapter.

Geographic
NY/NJ Core + East Coast Visitors

Local NY/NJ residents drive the core audience, while East Coast day-trippers and out-of-state visitors broaden the reach well beyond the metro area.

Event Highlights

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