Rockford Festa Italiana

Rockford Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana is one of the largest festivals in Rockford and the surrounding areas. For one very s

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08/06/2024

This past weekend was a blast! 🇮🇹
A huge thank you to our incredible attendees, volunteers, talented performers, and sponsors who made this event unforgettable.
We loved sharing this experience with you. Can’t wait to see you all again next year!

08/04/2024

Today is the last day of the 45th annual Festa Italiana. Check out today's entertainment schedule and see you soon! 12PM to 8PM.

Visit www.festaitalianarockford.com for more information.

08/03/2024

Ready for some fun? See what we have in store for today. Join us 12PM to 11PM.

Visit www.festaitalianarockford.com for the full weekend entertainment schedule and more.

08/02/2024

It's time! Festa 2024 starts today. Join us 5PM to 11PM.
Visit www.festaitalianarockford.com for more information.

08/01/2024

Just one more day until the excitement begins! Get ready to indulge in Italian delights, savor delicious food, and enjoy lively entertainment at 45th annual Festa Italiana! See you tomorrow! 🇮🇹

07/28/2024

Festa Italiana: August 2nd - 4th 2024

Family 4 Pack Specials Available Online: $90
Get 4 Free Admissions ($32) AND
2 Ride Wrist Bands ($60) AND
$20 worth of Food & Drink Tickets!

For more information to purchase your family pack, visit www.festaitalianarockford.com.

07/26/2024

One Week Until Festa! August 2nd - 4th 2024. Visit www.festaitalianarockford.com for more information.

07/24/2024

Our sincerest thank you to Pro Restoration for being a platinum sponsor. Your generous support made it possible to create an unforgettable event filled with culture, music, art, and, of course, delicious Italian cuisine. Thanks for helping us restore the magic of Italy right here in our community!

07/22/2024

A heartfelt thank you to Hard Rock Casino Rockford for being a platinum sponsor. Our partnership has helped us bring the vibrant culture and rich traditions of Italy to life for our community. With your support, we've created unforgettable experiences and celebrated our heritage with passion. Thank you for being a key part of the Festa family!

07/20/2024

Get unlimited carnival rides with a ride wristband! Only $30! Wristbands are valid Saturday, August 3rd from 1-6PM or Sunday, August 4th from 12-7PM.

How it works: Purchase a wristband for $30 Saturday or Sunday and enjoy unlimited rides during the wristband hours.

07/18/2024

DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING - Last Day to sign up for the Festa Men's and Women's Bocce Tournaments is July 24th. Sign up before it's too late. Entry fee is $100 per team and teams consist of 4 players and 1 alternate.

Visit www.festaitalianarockford.com/bocce for sign up and rules.

07/16/2024

Join us for a weekend filled with delicious flavors and festive vibes! Festa Italiana August 2nd to 4th! Indulge in mouthwatering pizzas, pasta and so much more! All served up with a side of Italian charm. 🇮🇹✨

Visit www.festaitalianarockford.com for more Festa weekend information.

07/14/2024

We can't wait for you to see this year's cultural tent! Make sure to stop by August 2nd - 4th 2024.

07/12/2024

Family 4 Packs are available on our website for $90.

A Family 4 Pack includes;
4 One Day Admission Tickets ($32 value) AND
2 Ride Wrist Bands ($60 value) AND
$20 worth of Food & Drink Tickets!

Ride wristbands only valid Sat. 1-6PM or Sun. 12-7PM. Visit www.festaitalianarockford.com for more information and to purchase yours today.

07/10/2024

Pasta! Pasta! Pasta! Join us for a “Pasta Through the Ages Demonstration” Hosted by: Bernie Marinelli and Carol Minardi! Demos are: 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday in the Festa cultural tent.

To learn more about the demos and our wonderful hosts and visit www.festaitalianarockford.com

07/08/2024

Did you know? Festa Italiana is a subcommittee of GRIAA (Greater Rockford Italian American Association), and is the largest contributor to GRIAA’s scholarship fund. The scholarship fund helps K-12 students in the Rockford community. With your support, we have been able to provide more than $755,000 in scholarships.

See you all August 2nd-4th 2024! Visit www.festaitalianarockford.com for more information.

07/06/2024

Sign up today for the Festa Men's and Women's Bocce Tournaments. Entry fee is $100 per team and teams consist of 4 players and 1 alternate.

Visit www.festaitalianarockford.com/bocce for sign up and rules.

07/02/2024

Get your taste buds ready. This year we're updating the way we make our pizza and we can't wait for you to try it!

To learn more visit www.festaitalianarockford.com

06/30/2024

Want to learn more about where your family is from in Italy? Stop by the cultural tent at Festa and work with Celebrated local genealogist, Steve Salvato!

Check out more by visiting festaitalianarockford.com

06/28/2024

IPOP: AUGUST 4TH 6-8:00PM

Formed in the early 2000's, iPop has entertained and delighted tens of thousands of people all over the Midwest at corporate events, weddings, sporting events, private parties, festivals, and bars/clubs. With an emphasis on variety, iPop seamlessly transitions from one genre to another, covering seven decades of music, from Top 40 favorites to Classic Rock, to Country, to Hip-Hop, to 80's & 90's nostalgia - all performed with an engaging stage show!

Learn more about all things Festa at www.festaitalianarockford.com

06/26/2024

AUDIODRIVE: AUGUST 2ND 9:10-11:00PM

AudioDrive is a powerful 80’s Rock Band that brings one of the Best Live Shows in the region! They shine with excellent vocals, killer guitars and a thunderous rhythm section that will shake your soul! The song selection is clearly pre-meditated to satisfy the masses covering hits by AC/DC, Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Poison, Whitesnake and so many more from this popular genre with shear precision. Their sets are loaded with melodic harmonies & screamin guitars that always leave their fans wanting more. Their hard work and dedication led them to receiving Five consecutive RAMI Awards for “Best Classic Rock Band” and Two consecutive RAMI Awards for “Best Male Vocalist” from an outstanding local music industry. Ultimately, they were inducted into the “RAMI Hall of Fame”!

Learn more about all things Festa at www.festaitalianarockford.com

06/24/2024

DEAD MANS HAND: AUGUST 3RD 9-11:00PM

Dead Man's Hand is a Northern IL cover group fluent in a wide array of musical genres. The high energy, "Mad Scientists" of the set. From retro to pop to hip hop to metal to rock, and back to country. All genres. All eras. Every show is like a random shuffle on your playlist. The premium in local entertainment.

Learn more about all things Festa at www.festaitalianarockford.com

06/22/2024

AMICI ITALIANI DANCE TROUPES:

ADULT TROUPE:
FRI. AUGUST 2ND 5:10 - 5:50 PM
SAT. AUGUST 3RD 2:50 - 3:50 PM
SUN. AUGUST 4TH 2:00 - 3:00 PM

YOUTH TROUPE:
SAT. AUGUST 3RD 2:00 - 2:45 PM
SUN. AUGUST 4TH 1:00 - 1:45 PM

Amici Italian (Italian Friends) gathers Italian Americans of all ages and backgrounds to learn and share the rich tradition of Italian Folk Dance. Their dances include various Quadriglias, Saltarellos, Mazurcas, Tarantellas and Codigliones.

Learn more about all things Festa at www.festaitalianarockford.com

06/20/2024

STEVIE SWING & THE SUMMER WIND: AUGUST 4TH 3:30-5:00PM

Enjoy the authentic, fun, and exciting Frank Sinatra Tribute that will leave you singing! The sultry 'n' swingin' sounds of Ol’ Blue Eyes’ (Dino too) are all here in Chicagoland Crooner Stevie Swing's SINATRA & BEYOND – The Ultimate Frank Sinatra Tribute!

Steve is also known for his spot-on Neil Diamond, Elvis and more. This exciting and unique musical tribute captures the sound of America's beloved legends at their zenith! Along the way Steve and the band also salute other musical legends (we must leave some surprises!)

Find the full Festa entertainment lineup at www.festaitalianarockford.com

06/18/2024

We're so exited! Festa preview in store for tomorrow morning, 8 AM on WTVO channel 17. Tune in!

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4000 St. Francis Drive
Rockford, IL
61103

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