HACKTOBERFEST
Build. Contribute. Win. Repeat.
Join 100+ developers for Cebu's biggest open source celebration
20 days of hacking, workshops from partner communities, get rewards, and the chance to make your mark in open source history not just locally but globally.
🏆 Hacktoberfest 2024 Highlights
Last year was incredible! Over 100 developers, 5+ teams, and 7+ amazing open source projects created in just 21 days.
Best Overall Project
Varo.dev
AI-powered developer matchmaking platform
Team Mugnavo: Nathaniel Tampus, Josh Dimpas, Khent Amancio, Marion Buhat
Best Use of AI
What Can I Cook
Recipe suggestions based on available ingredients
Team Solucion: Mac Dylan Balagtas, Niño Angelo Balagtas, John Laurence Sison
Most Fun / Best Easter Egg
Helpful Tooltips Extension
Browser extension with humorous security insights
Team AI-MARRK: Arcgel Chavez, Rowen Borgonia, Kent Otadoy, Manuel Cando
🌟 Best Overall Contribution
dorelljames/event-ni (PR #5)
Implemented Sort by Month and Year Feature for better event organization
📊 2024 Impact
- ✓ 7+ open source projects created
- ✓ 7+ teams participated in the hackathon
- ✓ 100+ developers engaged
- ✓ 10+ partner communities involved
Get Involved
Register for Events
Join workshops, hackathons, and the culmination ceremony
Join Hacktoberfest
Choose to contribute to existing projects or create new ones
Become a Sponsor
Support the community with sponsorship opportunities
Volunteer With Us
Help organize and run Hacktoberfest Cebu 2025
Submit Project
Get your open-source project featured and contributed on
📅 Event Timeline
📅Preptember
Preparation month! Join pre-event workshops, form teams, brainstorm project ideas, and get familiar with Git and open-source contribution guidelines.
🚀Kickoff
Kick off Hacktoberfest with keynotes, orientation, and community mixers. Meet fellow developers and form teams for the month-long hackathon.
💡Community Events
Partner communities across Cebu will host talks, workshops, and mini hack nights. Watch out for announcements and join the sessions that fit your interests.
⚡20-Day Hackathon
Teams of up to 4 will have 20 days to create a brand-new open source project. Submissions will be judged across categories, with winners taking home exclusive prizes and swag.
🏆Culmination & Awards
Celebrate the best of Hacktoberfest Cebu 2025. Winning teams, top contributors, and outstanding community efforts will be recognized.
⚡ The 20-Day Hackathon Challenge
Build something amazing from scratch. Form your team, ideate, and create an open source project that could change the world.
Team Formation
Up to 4 members per team
Mix of developers, designers, and other roles welcome
20 Days to Build
October 5-26, 2025
Create a brand new open source project from scratch
Get Rewards
Exclusive swag & rewards
Recognition from the tech community
Competition Categories
Best Overall Project
Best Use of AI
Most Fun / Best Easter Egg
Best Open Source Contribution
🌟 Open Source Contributions
Make your mark in the open source community! Contributions to Cebu-based projects count double towards recognition.
Best Local Contribution
Award for the best contribution to a Cebu-based open source project
Priority given to projects submitted during Hacktoberfest
Most Contributed Project
Recognition for the submitted project that receives the most contributions
Great for project maintainers!
Top Contributor
Most impactful contributor across all projects
Quality over quantity
What Counts More?
- ⭐⭐
Local Project Contributions
PRs to Cebu-based projects score more points! Support your local dev community
- ✓
Code Contributions
Bug fixes, new features, performance improvements
- ✓
Documentation
README improvements, API docs, tutorials
- ✓
Design & Translations
UI/UX improvements, logos, localizations
How to Win
Start Local
Check out projects submitted by Cebu developers first
Quality Over Quantity
One meaningful PR beats ten trivial ones
Engage & Collaborate
Work with maintainers, help other contributors
Submit Your Project
Get contributions and compete for Most Contributed Project
🚀 Ready to Contribute?
Submit your open source projects and let the community contribute!
Projects with the most contributions win special recognition
🙌 Why Join?
Contribute to open source projects that make a difference
Build something new in a collaborative hackathon
Connect with Cebu's vibrant developer communities
Learn from workshops, talks, and mentors
Take home swags and prizes from our partners
🤝 Organizers & Partners
Lead Organizers
Hacktoberfest Cebu 2025 is spearheaded by JavaScript Cebu, PizzaPy Cebu Python Users Group and Ethereum Philippines, with support from local tech communities including but not limited to:
React Cebu, Laravel Cebu, Cebu Game Dev, DevCon Cebu, GDG Cebu, Cebu WordPress Meetup, CebuXD, Web3 Cebu, AI Gen Cebu, and other community organizations of the Cebu Tech Community.
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🎯 Become a Partner
Join us in building Cebu's thriving tech ecosystem. All partnership levels are customizable to align with your organization's goals.
📝 Registration
Hacktoberfest Cebu is free and open to everyone!
Read about and register at Hacktoberfest.com
Sign up and create an account here via OneCebbyto stay updated, find teams, and track your participation...
🙋 FAQ
Who can join?
Anyone! Students, professionals, hobbyists - no matter your level, you're welcome.
Do I need to know coding?
Not at all. Teams can include designers, writers, project managers, and more.
Is this free?
Yes - Hacktoberfest Cebu is free and open to the public.
What if I don't have a team?
You can form or join a team during Opening Day or through our community channels.
What counts as an open source contribution?
Any accepted pull request to a public open-source repo - it can be code, documentation, design assets, or translations.
Will there be online options?
Yes, we aim for hybrid participation. Details will be announced closer to the event.