One of Kansas City’s favorite festivals, Festa Italiana, the unique celebration of Italian traditions and Italian-American culture,This longtime local ethnic festival draws visitors from across metropolitan Kansas City and beyond.
Enjoy an amazing assortment of Italian food favorites, great entertainment on the main stage all weekend, an Italian Motorsports Show and much more.
Schedule of Events:
10:00 AM: Catholic Mass Presiding celebrant – Father Joseph Cisetti
11:00 AM: Chef Chris Canzoneri Secret recipe from Garozzo’s head chef
11:30 AM: Maria Milazzo Singing Italian arias and classics
12:00 PM: The Gumba’s A musical journey through Italy
1:00 PM: Elizabeth Vigliaturo Tabor Festa’s young dancer returns in 2023
1:00 PM: Guilana Cuccia Festa’s youngest dancer
1:15 PM: Frank Favoroso Classic Rock and Country
1:30 PM: Melrose’s School of Dance Liberty’s Showcase Dancers
2:30 PM: Four Fried Chickens and a Coke Upbeat, fun rock band since 1997
4:00 PM: Recognition of U.N.I.C.O Scholarship Winners