Guide to the Italian Festival near Tampa FL

Calling all paisanos from Key West to the Pan Handle! The annual Festa Italiana Weekend in Tampa is quickly approaching and we have the inside scoop on some important details you’ll need in order to join the celebration!

Informazioni Importanti (the Important Stuff)

When

April 6^th-7^th, 2019

Where

The Italian Club of Tampa
1731 E 7th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605

Who Can Attend?

Open to the public, this annual event welcomes friends and neighbors of all backgrounds and ethnic heritage to learn and celebrate the very best of Italian culture. Tickets officially go on sale February 11^th, 2019 and can be purchased online or in person at the Italian Club.

What’s There to Do at Italian Heritage Day?

Mangia! Seriously, what Italian-American party have you ever attended that didn’t involve a crazy amount of good food, good wine, and great company? Kicking off Saturday, April 6^th, Festa Italiana brings together some of the best Italian restaurants and caterers to Tampa’s Ybor City district along with live entertainment and events for the entire family. Activities include:

• Live music and traditional dancing
• Italian cooking demonstrations
• Children’s events and activities
• Annual bocce tournament

Wine Fest of Italy

Once you dance and sing off all the antipasti you consumed the day prior, return Sunday, April 7^th, to take part in the second-half of the festival starting at 11 am. Open to the public, this 21+ event features bottles from across Italy’s 15 wine growing regions and is the perfect way to put a cork on an exciting weekend of food, family, and Italian pride.

More About The Italian Club

All proceeds over the weekend benefit The Italian Club Building & Cultural Trust Fund, Inc. a non-profit organization supporting the preservation of the oldest private Italian-American club in the nation.

Founded in 1911, the “L’Unione Italiana” was created as a social club and community resource for the growing wave of Italian immigrants moving to Tampa at the turn of the 20^th century. Today, the Italian Club works to preserve the traditions and culture of their descendants while uniting the wider community at large.

Salute!

If you are interested in learning more information about the 2019 Festa Italiana, visit the event’s social media page or stop by the Italian Club for more details today!