BUTUAN CITY — The AGBAY Alumni Selling Fair is giving Butuan’s young food entrepreneurs a place to turn their culinary ideas into business opportunities, transforming the DTI-Caraga Parking Lot beside Robinsons Butuan into a lively food destination. Running from 5:00 PM to 12:00 midnight until September 20, 2026, the fair brings together local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) offering a variety of snacks, desserts, and other food choices for visitors looking for something to enjoy throughout the afternoon and evening. Among the featured vendors are Snappie, Jemmy’s Bellies, Dezato by Kristine, Julz’ Desserts and Treats, and Mr. Xiao Long Bao, each offering distinct products and flavors to the local community.
A Taste of Butuan’s Young Food Businesses
Visitors can explore a selection of food options at the fair, from savory favorites to sweet treats. Mr. Xiao Long Bao serves xiao long bao, while Jemmy’s Bellies offers cassava-based snacks. Those craving something sweet can choose from the desserts, baked goods, and waffles available from Dezato by Kristine and Julz’ Desserts and Treats. Snappie adds more snack choices to the lineup, giving visitors plenty of options to enjoy while exploring the fair. Beyond the food itself, the participating businesses showcase the creativity of Butuan’s young entrepreneurs, who are finding ways to transform familiar ingredients and food concepts into products that appeal to local customers.
Where Food, Entrepreneurship, and Community Meet
The AGBAY Alumni Selling Fair also highlights how youth-led MSMEs can contribute to the local economy by creating opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs to introduce their products directly to consumers. Through the event, participating vendors can gain valuable market exposure, interact with customers, build awareness of their brands, and develop practical experience in running a food business. Every purchase provides direct support to these emerging entrepreneurs as they work toward turning their culinary interests into sustainable sources of income. More than a place to satisfy afternoon cravings and late-night appetites, the AGBAY Alumni Selling Fair offers a glimpse into the growing potential of Butuan’s young food entrepreneurs: one local business and one customer at a time.
