Summer is just around the corner (June 21), and I’m so excited about all of the fun activities that I have planned.
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When it comes to events, Saipan does have its fair share of them. Just last month, we celebrated the annual Flame Tree Arts Festival at Sugar King Park, and it was an interesting experience.
Saipan between June – August may not have a lot of public events, but it still gets pretty lively. Students are on summer vacation, which makes for a lot more family gatherings and outings.
If Saipan is on your travel list during these months, here is a list of events that might help you plan your trip accordingly.
WEATHER AVERAGES IN SAIPAN DURING THE SUMMER SEASON
AUGUST
Average temperature: high: 87.8°F (31°C) || low: 77°F (25°C)
Precipitation: 108.7 mm
Humidity: 84%
Wind: 14 km/h
August marks the start of our rainy season and the start of possible tropical storms and typhoon warnings. Actively keep track of the weather in Saipan should you plan on visiting in August – November.
JULY
Average temperature: high: 87.8°F (31°C) || low: 78.8°F (26°C)
Precipitation: 59.7 mm
Humidity: 83%
Wind: 14 km/h
JUNE
Average temperature: high: 87.8°F (31°C) || low: 78.8°F (26°C)
Precipitation: 35.2 mm
Humidity: 79%
Wind: 16 km/h
June, on average, is the hottest month of the year on the island, so many people are often seen at beaches or water parks, anywhere to stay cool from the heat. Even if the clouds are gray and it is not raining, the temperature can still get pretty warm. The cooler hours are typically between 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
This post is to provide readers with accurate and updated information regarding any and all public events in Saipan, CNMI. If there are any events that are not included in this post, it means that I am not aware of the event and/or that there are not enough details put out yet.
All events and details are obtained from news articles and Facebook pages of Saipan organizations. And, unless stated otherwise, entrance to these events is free.
Please feel free to comment below or email me at [email protected] if there are events you would like to include, update, or remove in this post.
AUGUST 2022 COMMUNITY EVENTS IN SAIPAN
(This list will be updated when new events and/or details of current events are announced to the public.)
AUGUST 26: JOB FAIR
Hosted By: CNMI Department of Labor (DOL)
Description: The in-person event will feature employers within the construction, manpower services, retail, and hospitality industries. The job fair is free and open to the public.
The department’s theme for the job fair, ‘Rebuilding the Workforce of Tomorrow,’ is a call to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the CNMI’s workforce.
‘This event is an opportunity for anyone who’s looking for a job to meet with potential employers and ask their questions about vacancies, benefits, and other related employment details.’ -Vicky Benavente, Labor Secretary
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency, Micro Beach Rd, Garapan, Saipan
For more information, please visit DOL’s official website or call +1(670)664-3196 or +1(670)664-3190 or email [email protected].
AUGUST 9: HAFA ADAI - TIROW TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS (GRAND OPENING)
Hosted By: Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA), Carolinian Affairs Office (CAO), and Indigenous Affairs Office (IAO)
Description: To provide visitors and residents a cultural experience highlighting indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian culture, the MVA, CAO, and IAO will launch the ‘Hafa Adai-Tirow Tuesdays and Thursdays’ in August in Saipan’s main tourist district.
The event will feature Chamorro and Carolinian live entertainment, arts and crafts by Chamorro and Carolinian artists, and food sales that will include indigenous dishes.
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: CAO grounds, Garapan, Saipan
AUGUST 5: MICHELOB ULTRA BEER MILE (AGE 21+ ONLY)
Hosted By: Run Saipan
Description: August 5th is International Beer Day and we celebrate with a Beer Mile. This event combines the fun of a backyard barbecue with the thrill of a mile-long race! Join us for the very first Michelob Ultra Beer Mile.
The rules are simple: Drink one beer, run 400m; drink another beer, run 400m; drink a third beer, run 400m; drink a fourth beer, and then take another 400m loop to finish the course. Pace yourselves – those who drink too fast or run too hard and lose part of their drinks on the course will have to run an additional lap to finish the race.
Run Saipan reminds you to drink responsibly and not operate a motor vehicle when under the influence.
Registration Fee: $20.00 (Registration Ends: August 4, 2022)
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Saipan Vegas Golf Resort, Chalan Kiya, Saipan
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE – REGISTER HERE
For more information, please contact Ron Snyder at [email protected].
AUGUST 4: HAFA ADAI - TIROW TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS (SOFT OPENING)
Hosted By: Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA), Carolinian Affairs Office (CAO), and Indigenous Affairs Office (IAO)
Description: To provide visitors and residents a cultural experience highlighting indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian culture, the MVA, CAO, and IAO will launch the ‘Hafa Adai-Tirow Tuesdays and Thursdays’ in August in Saipan’s main tourist district.
The event will feature Chamorro and Carolinian live entertainment, arts and crafts by Chamorro and Carolinian artists, and food sales that will include indigenous dishes.
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: CAO grounds, Garapan, Saipan
AUGUST 2: HAFA ADAI - TIROW TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS (SOFT OPENING)
Hosted By: Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA), Carolinian Affairs Office (CAO), and Indigenous Affairs Office (IAO)
Description: To provide visitors and residents a cultural experience highlighting indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian culture, the MVA, CAO, and IAO will launch the ‘Hafa Adai-Tirow Tuesdays and Thursdays’ in August in Saipan’s main tourist district.
The event will feature Chamorro and Carolinian live entertainment, arts and crafts by Chamorro and Carolinian artists, and food sales that will include indigenous dishes.
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: CAO grounds, Garapan, Saipan
AUGUST 1: HONK IN SUPPORT OF BREASTFEEDING
Hosted By: Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC)
Description: It’s World Breastfeeding Week, from Aug. 1-6, 2022!
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: CHCC Main Entrance, Garapan, Saipan
JULY 2022 COMMUNITY EVENTS IN SAIPAN
(This list will be updated when new events and/or details of current events are announced to the public.)
JULY 26-27: 2022 NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE SUMMIT
Hosted By: Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC)
Description: Changes today for better health tomorrow!
A non-communicable disease summit is a 2-day event filled with presentations, panel discussions, and working sessions geared toward developing solutions and interventions on cancer prevention and health equity in the CNMI.
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: World Resort, Beach Rd, Susupe, Saipan
For more information, please contact CHCC at (670) 236-8711.
JULY 8-9: LIVE PERFORMANCES
Hosted By: I Love Saipan
Description: Celebrate the weekend nights with our Live Performance. Enjoy the local bands’ and dancers’ amazing performances!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Star Sands Plaza, Garapan
JuLY 4: 2022 FOURTH OF JULY LIBERATION DAY PARADE AND FIREWORKS
Hosted By: Saipan Mayor’s Office
Description: The NMI Liberation Day celebrates the permanent closure of civilian internment camps and granted the freedom of indigenous Chamorros and Carolinians to ‘return to their family homes, farmlands, and property, to begin picking up their lives and starting anew’ (Mayor David M. Apatang) on Saipan on July 4, 1945.
The festivities include food vendors, live entertainment, and a parade and fireworks on July 4th.
2022 Theme: Honoring our Legacy as we Ride the Waves of Change.
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Garapan Fishing Base
For more information, please contact Saipan Mayor’s Office at [email protected] or +1(670) 234-6208.
JuLY 1-4: 2022 FOURTH OF JULY LIBERATION DAY CELEBRATION
Hosted By: Saipan Mayor’s Office
Description: The NMI Liberation Day celebrates the permanent closure of civilian internment camps and granted the freedom of indigenous Chamorros and Carolinians to ‘return to their family homes, farmlands, and property, to begin picking up their lives and starting anew’ (Mayor David M. Apatang) on Saipan on July 4, 1945.
The festivities include food vendors, live entertainment, and a parade and fireworks on July 4th.
2022 Theme: Honoring our Legacy as we Ride the Waves of Change.
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Garapan Fishing Base
For more information, please contact Saipan Mayor’s Office at [email protected] or +1(670) 234-6208.
JUNE 2022 COMMUNITY EVENTS IN SAIPAN
(This list will be updated when new events and/or details of current events are announced to the public.)
June 30: 2022 FOURTH OF JULY LIBERATION DAY OPENING CEREMONY
Hosted By: Saipan Mayor’s Office
Description: The NMI Liberation Day celebrates the permanent closure of civilian internment camps and granted the freedom of indigenous Chamorros and Carolinians to ‘return to their family homes, farmlands, and property, to begin picking up their lives and starting anew’ (Mayor David M. Apatang) on Saipan on July 4, 1945.
The festivities include food vendors, live entertainment, and a parade and fireworks on July 4th.
2022 Theme: Honoring our Legacy as we Ride the Waves of Change.
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Garapan Fishing Base
For more information, please contact Saipan Mayor’s Office at [email protected] or +1(670) 234-6208.
June 30: SIP N' PAINT
Hosted By: Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (MINA)
Description: Attendees will be able to create unique artwork showcasing the wonders of the ocean while enjoying a variety of light refreshments and beverages.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: NMI Museum of History and Culture, Garapan
For more information, please contact Ocean Month Co-Chairs, Colleen Flores at [email protected] or Jovahna Taitingfong at [email protected].
June 29: MOVIE NIGHT - "CHASING CORAL" (DOCUMENTARY)
Hosted By: Division of Coastal Resources Management (DCRM)
Description: Educational documentary about marine life.
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: American Memorial Park indoor amphitheater, Micro Beach Rd, Garapan, Saipan
For more information, please contact Ocean Month Co-Chairs, Colleen Flores at [email protected] or Jovahna Taitingfong at [email protected].
June 28: STRIDE FOR PRIDE / PRIDE AT THE PARK
Hosted By: Pride Marianas – Youth
Description: A walk and parade in celebration of Pride Month.
Pride at the Park Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: NMI Museum of History and Culture, Garapan, Saipan
For more information, please contact [email protected].
June 25: SAIPAN BEACH CLEANUP
Hosted By: Bureau of Environmental & Coastal Quality (BECQ) and the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (MINA)
Description: Cleanup supplies, drinking water, and trash hauling and disposal will be provided.
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Tank Beach, Kagman, Saipan
For more information, please contact Ocean Month Co-Chairs, Colleen Flores at [email protected] or Jovahna Taitingfong at [email protected].
June 24-26: 23RD ANNUAL TASTE OF THE MARIANAS INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL & BEER GARDEN
Hosted By: Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA)
Description: Features affordable dishes from local hotels and restaurants, live entertainment, and arts and crafts sales.
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Garapan Fishing Base
For more information, please contact MVA Community Projects Specialist Ray Villagomez at +1(670) 664-3200 or [email protected].
June 22: MOVIE NIGHT - "PUFF: WONDERS OF THE REEF" (DOCUMENTARY)
Hosted By: Division of Coastal Resources Management (DCRM)
Description: Educational documentary about marine life.
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: American Memorial Park indoor amphitheater, Micro Beach Rd, Garapan, Saipan
For more information, please contact Ocean Month Co-Chairs, Colleen Flores at [email protected] or Jovahna Taitingfong at [email protected].
June 20: TREE PLANTING
Hosted By: Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (MINA) & CNMI Forestry in collaboration with the Division of Coastal Resources Management (DCRM)
Description: Tree planting activities will be provided in hopes to mitigate shoreline erosion and lessen pollution.
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Kilili Beach, Susupe, Saipan
For more information, please contact Jolly Ann Cruz at +1(670) 233-REEF or [email protected].
June 18-19: 23RD ANNUAL TASTE OF THE MARIANAS INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL & BEER GARDEN
Hosted By: Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA)
Description: Features affordable dishes from local hotels and restaurants, live entertainment, and arts and crafts sales.
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Garapan Fishing Base, Saipan
For more information, please contact MVA Community Projects Specialist Ray Villagomez at +1(670) 664-3200 or [email protected].
June 17-25: NORTHERN MARIANAS PACIFIC MINI GAMES 2022
Hosted By: Northern Mariana Islands
Description: First held in 1981, the Pacific Mini Games, previously known as the South Pacific Mini Games prior to 2009, is a multi-sport event where hundreds of athletes representing their home countries and territories in Oceania compete. The mini-games are a smaller version of the Pacific Games and are created to enable smaller nations to host and compete in them. They are held every four years.
Times, Locations & Details: Please visit the NMPMG Official Website.
June 17: ROTA OCEAN FAIR
Hosted By: Division of Coastal Resources Management (DCRM)
Description: Fairs will offer a suite of activities such as educational outreach booths, local arts and crafts, local small business pop-ups, various water sports activities, and food & beverage vendors.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Teteto Beach, Rota
June 16: ROTA BEACH CLEANUP
Hosted By: Bureau of Environmental & Coastal Quality (BECQ)
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Island-Wide
For more information, please see William (Bill) Pendergrass, BECQ Rota.
June 14: READ A COLLECTION OF POETRY, PROSE, AND ORATIONS
Hosted By: Queer Lit Book Club
Description: Read Julian Aguon’s “The Properties of Perpetual Light,” and discuss and share experiences. There is a limited number of book copies free to anyone interested in attending.
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Chá Café, Garapan, Saipan
For more information, please contact Pride Marianas at [email protected] or DM @pridemarianas670 on Instagram.
June 12: SUNDAY SAILS
Hosted By: 500 Sails
Description: Canoe rides and informal sailing instruction and sailing practices led by master navigator, Mario Benito.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Civic Center, Susupe, Saipan
June 12: PISTANG PINOY
Hosted By: United Filipino Organization – CNMI (UFO)
Description: A celebration of the Philippines’ 124th Independence Day. The theme of the Philippines Independence Day 2022 is “Pagsuong sa Hamon ng Panibagong Bukas” (“Rise to the Challenge of a New Beginning”).
Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Marianas Business Plaza, Susupe, Saipan
June 11: SAIPAN OCEAN FAIR
Hosted By: Division of Coastal Resources Management (DCRM)
Description: Fairs will offer a suite of activities such as educational outreach booths, local arts and crafts, local small business pop-ups, various water sports activities, and food & beverage vendors.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Civic Center, Susupe, Saipan
June 10: TREE PLANTING
Hosted By: Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (MINA) & CNMI Forestry in collaboration with the Division of Coastal Resources Management (DCRM)
Description: Tree planting activities will be provided in hopes to mitigate shoreline erosion and lessen pollution.
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: PauPau Beach
For more information, please contact Jolly Ann Cruz at (670) 233-REEF or [email protected].
June 05: LAILAI 4 PRIDE
Hosted By: 500 Sails and Pride Marianas
Description: ‘Get on the canoe; sail the lagoon; be yourself.’
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Guma Sakman, Susupe, Saipan
June 04: TINIAN OCEAN FAIR
Hosted By: Division of Coastal Resources Management (DCRM)
Description: Fairs will offer a suite of activities such as educational outreach booths, local arts and crafts, local small business pop-ups, various water sports activities, and food & beverage vendors.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Jones Beach, Tinian
June 03: TINIAN BEACH CLEANUP
Hosted By: Bureau of Environmental & Coastal Quality (BECQ)
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Tachongna Beach, Taga Beach, Jones Beach, and Breakwater, Tinian
For more information, please see Ed Hofschneider, BECQ Tinian
June 03: Pride First Friday June
Hosted By: Marianas Creations
Descriptions: Celebration of local art and artists.
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Marianas Creations, Garapan, Saipan
LET'S CHAT!
Which of these events are you looking forward to attending?
