The fifth annual Washington Italian Heritage Festival is scheduled for noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Community Pavilion on 139 S. Main Street in Downtown Washington. A kickoff event will be held Friday, Sept. 24, at the Community Pavilion. From 7 to 9 pm, vocalist Nick Fiasco will perform a free concert of the legendary songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and other greats. Beer and wine will be sold.

The Saturday, Sept. 25, festival will feature activities for all ages, including face-painting, Clipper the Clown, caricatures, balloon art by Jessica Garda of The Cheerful Balloon Co., and a bocce tournament. Throughout the day, guests can listen to Italian music by DJ Jon Ridge, learn about local Italian clubs, shop for Italian merchandise and, of course, enjoy Italian food.