[7] The town was founded in 1829 as one of the villages where rebels were resettled after the Dagohoy Rebellion had been suppressed.

In 1903, when the province was reorganized, it was annexed to Balilihan but was made an independent municipality once more on 17 June 1949.

Catigbian is home to caves, hanging bridges, handicrafts, livestock market and for its nature resort.

This four-day event has several activities lined up starting with the opening of the festival with a parade after a holy mass.

On the third day is the Carabao Parade with carabao-racing and hog-catching at central elementary school and the Miss Katigbawan Beauty Pageant in the evening.