In honor of our 50th Anniversary, we’re making it official… Hertel Avenue will be dedicated as “Italian Festival Way”! Join us this Friday, July 18 at 10:00 AM outside 1168 Hertel Ave for a special press conference and street trailblazing sign unveiling celebrating five decades of Italian pride, culture, food, and famiglia right here in Buffalo. Th...

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Italy at Festa Italiana, Northwest Indiana’s premier celebration of Italian culture! Hosted by Villa Cesare Events & Banquets, this beloved annual festival returns July 25-27, 2025, with free admission for all ages. Join us for a weekend packed with authentic Italian cuisin...

Sunday marked the last day of the Italian Feast in Springfield. And it’s no Italian celebration without the grease pole competition! The grease pole competition is a centuries-old Italian tradition. And people got to experience it firsthand at the Italian feast of ‘our lady of Mount Carmel.’ Teams of brave individuals were cheered on as they attemp...

Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata is hosting the inaugural Sagra del Sugo: Pasta Showdown on Saturday, July 19 at 12 p.m. at the Paul Revere Mall. Attendees will be able to taste their way through the competition and cast their vote for People’s Choice, while a panel of four beloved North End Nonnas and Father Michael select the Best Tr...

Join us as we journey through the vibrant world of Italian-American feast traditions, focusing on the rich history and cultural significance of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This episode spotlights the oldest celebration of the feast in the US, held in Hammonton, NJ. Louis Pantalone shares captivating stories about the Italian immigrant ex...

With summer in Hudson County comes several Italian festivals — from The St. Ann’s Feast to the Hoboken Italian Festival. Over in Jersey City, locals look forward to La Festa Italiana each year. The five-day festival, taking place from Wednesday, August 13th through Sunday, August 17th, is complete with Italian fare, drinks, family-friendly activiti...

Downtown Kennewick (WA) will transform into a celebration of Italian culture this Saturday as the community hosts Italian Day, featuring authentic cuisine, live music, and family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will showcase vendors throughout the downtown streets, offering a wide range of products, from traditional Italian gro...

The Summit County Italian-American Festival will return to Lock 3 in downtown Akron (OH) starting today, July 10, and running through Saturday, July 12. This year marks the 75th year for the festival, which is organized by the Council of Italian American Societies of Summit County. Admission is free for the fest, which offers Italian and American f...

When: Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Where: Acrisure Stadium, Gate A, South Plaza, 100 Art Rooney Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 The 14th Annual Bocce Tournament & Festival will return to Acrisure Stadium, Gate A, South Plaza on Saturday, August 9. Support the History Center’s Italian American Program and sponsor a team of four in th...

ALL ITALIAN cars & motorcycles are welcome to participate – Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Vespa, Moto Guzzi, and more. This is always a fun day at Casa, and car aficionados can expect to see an impressive lineup. Come drool over the cars and over the food! There will be pizza made on-site, and grilled sausage and pepper sandwi...