Sausage ‘n’ peppers fans along with cannoli lovers will say ‘benvenuto’ to the upcoming Italian Festival at The Mount. This year’s “Festa” at Mount Loretto in Pleasant Plains marks a four-day affair.

Dates are Friday, Oct. 7 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8 from noon to 11 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9 from noon to 8 p.m. and Monday, Columbus Day, Oct. 10 from noon to 6 p.m. The production is a fundraiser for Catholic Charities of Staten Island. Parking is a $5 donation and admission is an additional $5 contribution per guest. Children under 10 years old are admitted free.