Festa Italia

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courtesy Italian Workmen's Club

People at picnic tables in front of tents.

The scene at a past Festa Italia.

media release: Again this Spring, McKee Farms Park will be filled with food, music and fun for Festa Italia, hosted by the Italian Workmen’s Club. This two-day celebration of all things Italian runs Saturday, June 1,  from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM and Sunday, June 2, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM with a variety of delicious foods and refreshing beverages, live music, a pasta eating contest, cooking demonstrations, cultural ceremonies, bocce tournaments and family-friendly games and activities for kids.

Admission is $7. Children 12 and under are FREE!

Parking is FREE with shuttles from several parking areas. No Pets Allowed.

Raffle

1st Prize: $1,500 CASH

2nd Prize: $1,000 CASH

3rd Prizes: 10 – $100 Cash prizes

Raffle tickets may be purchased for $10 each, or 3 for $25. You do not need to be present to win!

All events and times subject to change. Performers have links to web-pages for more info!

Saturday June 1 11:00   Welcome – Festa Opens, 11:00 – 8:00 Pasta Dinner, 11:15 – 11:45 Scholarship Presentations (IWC & IAWC), 11:30 Bocce Tournament – Singles, 12:00 – 12:45 Cooking Demo in Culture Tent TBD, 12:15 – 1:00 Italian Folk Dancers Of Madison, 1:00 – 1:30 Pasta Eating Contest – Miss Festa Hosts, 1:45 – 2:30 IWC & IAWC Member Recognition, 2:00 – 4:00 Jim Giacalone  (Roving accordion), 3:00 – 4:30 Joe Scalissi, 5:00 – 6:30 John Masino Band, 7:00 – 9:30 Purple Veins, 

Sunday June 2 10:00  Mass in Culture Tent, 11:00 Welcome – Festa Opens, 11:30 – 5:30 Pasta Dinner, 11:30 Bocce Tournament – Doubles, 11:30 – 12:15 Cooking Demo in Culture Tent TBD, 12:30 – 2:30 Soccer Skills – Forward Madison FC, 1:00 – 1:45 Flags of Italy Parade & Presentation, 2:30 – 4:00 Gerri DiMaggio, 4:30 – 6:30 VO5, 6:00 Raffle Drawing – Miss Festa Hosts

Children’s Entertainment!

Saturday June 1 Noon-5:00 Toss Games and Prizes! 2:00-4:00 Face Painting by Karen, 3:00-5:00 Wayne the Wizard Strolling Magic & Balloon Sculpting

Sunday June 2 Noon-5:00 Toss Games and Prizes! 2:00-4:00 Face Painting by Karen, 2:00-2:30 Magic Show, Wayne the Wizar,d 2:30-4:00 Wayne the Wizard Balloon Sculpting, 4:00-4:30 Magic Show, Wayne the Wizard