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The Tawo-Tawo Festival is a cultural and religious celebration in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, Philippines, held annually on February 18 (though the date may vary slightly in some years, like 2023 and 2024 when it was on February 16) to coincide with the feast day of St. Thomas of Villanueva, the city's patron saint. It honors agriculture and bountiful harvests, as Bayawan is known as the "Rice Granary of Negros Oriental" and later the "Agricultural Capital of Negros Oriental".

The term "Tawo-Tawo" comes from the Cebuano language, meaning "man-like" and referring to scarecrows. These scarecrows were invented by farmers to drive away birds like the "maya" that fed on rice crops, preventing famine and ensuring abundant harvests. The festival originated in 1986, organized by civic groups, and was taken over by the local government in 1990 to become an institutional event.

Key activities include vibrant street dancing parades with participants in colorful costumes representing farmers, scarecrows, birds, and carabaos, along with choreographed performances depicting the story of crop protection and harvest. Floral floats, beauty pageants like the search for Miss Bayawan, live bands, and other shows also form part of the festivities.

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