Missouri’s Largest Italian Festival Is An Experience Like No Other
By Beth Price-Williams|Published May 05, 2019
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Kick off the first weekend in June with an epic celebration of all things Italian and Italian-American. Tap your feet or dance along to a full menu of performers. Indulge in delicious, authentic Italian food. And, explore the many vendors and shops participating in this Italian festival in Missouri, one of the most popular events of the spring.
Mark those calendars, Missourians, for the epic Festa Italiana, a three-day Italian festival in Kansas City jam-packed with authentic food and fun activities.
Planned for Friday, May 1 through Sunday, June 2, 2019, the annual festival returns to Zona Rosa, an "urban town center" bursting with shops and restaurants.
But, for the first weekend in June, it's all about Italian-American culture and long-treasured Italian traditions. Start your visit by browsing the countless vendors who will be serving...
Scrumptious everything from Italian sausage to piping hot pizza. And, if you love meatballs, you just might want to sign up for UNICO's Meatball Eating Contest, slated for Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Of course, the weekend will also feature a full lineup of live entertainment. Grab a seat for performances by Flashback (band), Addalyn Antonuccci (dance), and Vince Scola (singer).
Celebrate all things Italian at Festa Italiana, running Friday, May 31, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. And, the festival will also be held on Sunday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Do you have a favorite Italian festival in Missouri? Join the conversation in the comments! Then, if you can’t wait for a scrumptious Italian meal until the festival, head to one of these 15 Italian restaurants. Click here to read more.
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