Late 1960s-Early 1970s – Several efforts were made by different

individuals in the province to organize a celebration to honor the

contribution of the indigenous peoples of Bukidnon to the culture of

Bukidnon. Some organize celebrations in Barangay Kalasungay in Malaybalay.

May 15, 1974 – Kaamulan was conceptualized by the Vice Mayor of the then

 municipality of Malaybalay, Mr. Edilberto Mamawag who invited some indigenous

Bukidnon tribespeople during the celebration of the town fiesta in honor of

Bukidnon’s Patron Saint San Isidro Labrador. Mamawag thought that few dance

 steps by the natives at Plaza Rizal would enliven the fiesta-goers.

September 16, 1977 – Kaamulan was adopted as the regional festival of Northern

Mindanao through a Regional Development Council resolution.

November 25–27, 1977 – The first organized Kaamulan Festival was held in

the province of Bukidnon and sponsored by the provincial government. Marks the

formal establishment of the festival in the province.

1978-1998 – Kaamulan was held every first Friday of September.

1999 – Date of Kaamulan was moved from September to the second half of February up to

March 10, the Foundation Day celebration of the Province of Bukidnon.

2002 – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo graced the

celebration, where several native women dressed on her in

an ethnic costume. First Kaamulan Off-Road Challenge and

First Kaamulan Invitational Shoot Fest were added to the

activities of the festival.Bansagen, an exhibit of Bukidnon

contemporary art done by a group of Bukidnon-based artists,

was done for the first time.

2006 – The First National Folklore Conference was held in consonance with the

celebration of the Kaamulan Festival. An indigenous song writing clinic for students

and the general public was held. The champion for the street dancing competition is

the municipality of Malitbog.

2007 – Marks the 30th year celebration by the province of the Kaamulan Festival from

its formal date of establishment (1977). Theme of the celebration is “Spiritual

Awakening”. Also marks the 90th Foundation Day celebration of the province of

Bukidnon. The municipality of Kibawe won the street dancing competition, followed

by Talakag and Malaybalay City. Kitaotao won the Float Competition, followed by

Kadingilan and Kibawe.