Italian-American Festival

Italian-American Festival

Sponsors for the 2008 Festival


Chiles and Sons Laman

Tom Ahl-Citizens Bank-Don Jenkins Jewelers-LACP/St.Rita's Medical Center

Coca-Cola-C&G Distributors-Holiday Inn-Town Money saver

Italian Feast-July 17th. The events kick off with the Italian Feast on Thursday July 17th. Tickets for the feast can be purchased by calling Tony Azzarello @ 419-303-1692 $25.00 per person or $200.00 table of 8. This is an evening of authentic Italian food, including salad, pasta, Francis Guagenti's homemade meatballs, Italian cutlets all served family style. This year for dessert homemade Italian cookies made by KofC members wives and friends. Heidelberg Wines will have wine tasting. There will be a silent auction, and DJ music provided by Tom Caprella with your favorite Italian tunes. Cocktails at 6:00 P.M. and Dinner at 7:00 Make sure to get your tickets soon. Tickets are on sale now!

Italian-American Festival-July 18th & July 19th. The fourth annual Italian American Festival will be held on the grounds of the Knights of Columbus. Starting on Friday there will be various bands, Italian Market Place, Food Vendors, Games, Children's Area, and the Italian Sweets booth. Fireworks will top of the festival on Saturday Night @ 10:00 P.M. Make your plans now to attend the event of the summer.

Big Cash Raffle-Tickets are $20.00 each or 3 for $50.00 "All Cash Prizes" Grand Prize $5000.00 cash 2nd & 3rd Prize $1000.00 each 4th. Prize $750.00 5th thru 10th Prize $100.00 each. You can get your tickets at the Knights of Columbus 810 S. Cable Rd. during normal operating hours posted on this web page.

Italian Idol Contest-Back by popular demand for the 2nd year is our version of the American Idol show which will highlight our local youth and their talent.

Food Vendors- This year we will feature 7 vendors, plus the Knights of Columbus Italian Sweets booth. Serving authentic Italian dishes. Vendors include: Pita pockets, Beer Barrel, C&N Concessions, Miliano Cafe, Sunshine Canteena, Romeo's, The Fillin Station, and Greg Myers Concessions.

Beverages-Soft Drinks, water along with adult beverages( Beer and Wine Coolers)

Italian Market Place-A variety of local businesses offering an assortment ot their merchandise.

Kids Play Area-Features an assortment of blow up activities from Ultra Sound that are very popular with children. There will also be a sand art booth and shaved ice booth. Don't forget the elephant ears!!

Italian Festival Sweets This one of the most popular booths at the festival. We offer italian Breads, Cookies, Pastries, and a crowd favorite Canolies in a variety of flavored fillings. These are always a sell out.

Cake Wheel-This is a fan favorite and provides a large assortment of sweets to tempt everyone. There are cookies, cakes,brownies, cupcakes,breads, candy and much more

Games of Chance-We offer a variety of games of chance for the adults. There is sure to be a game that you will enjoy!

Fireworks-To cap off the festival we will have a fantastic fireworks display on Saturday night @ 10:00 for everyone to enjoy.

Entertainment Tent- under the Big Tents will be plenty of place to sit and enjoy the different groups as they perform while you are sipping on you favorite beverage and some of that awesome festival food.

Entertainment Schedule:

Friday July 18th.

5:00 to 8:00 Michael Sutherland

8:00 to 12:00 Johnny Pond and the Diamond Brothers

Saturday July 18th.

12:00 to 1:00 Disk Music by Tom Caprella

1:00 to 3:00 Michael Sutherland

3:00 to 4:30 Brian Michael Smith

4:30 to 6:00 Italian-American Idol takes the stage

6:00 to 7:30 Brian Michael Smith

7:30 to 10:00 Three Stools and a bar

10:00 to Midnight We be Fifty

Fireworks at 10:00 P.M.