Festa Italiana North Carolina

09/13/2026

09/13/2026

2026 Carolina Wealth Partners Music Stage @ Festa Italiana North Carolina
Sat, Sept. 19 11 AM-7 PM Hunter Street.
ABC11 WTVD Reporter Sean Coffey will be Guest Emcee 12 PM-3 PM.

Schedule:

11:00 AM Riccardo Compagnoni e il suo organetto: Italian accordionist extraordinaire. From Sarnano, MC, le Marche, Italia. 1st appearance at Festa! Sponsored by Spotlight Business Management,

11:45 AM Jason Damico : American Italian singer-songwriter & master guitarist. From , NC. 2nd appearance at Festa!

12:45 PM Ariel Reed and Mitchener Howell: Classical opera and Bel Canto, with accompanist Jon Latané. From and , NC. 7th appearance at Festa!

1:30 PM Official Opening Ceremonies: With civic, cultural, and Festa dignitaries, including Dr. Valentina Cecchi .NC, the Honorary Italian Consul serving NC and Mayor Jacques Gilbert, Mayor of Apex.

2:15 PM Kapela Strada Trio: traditional & bella sonata Italian music in acoustic trio. From Alexandria, VA. 1st appearance at Festa!

3:30 PM Olivia and Anthony Bucciero: Mid-century American Italian crooning. From Myrtle Beach, SC 2nd appearance at Festa!

4:30 PM Mebanesville: Traditional and contemporary, acoustic-electric Italian melody and song. From Correggio, RE, E-R Italia e Mebane, NC. 7th appearance at Festa!

6:00 PM Mr. Wonderful Jazz Quintet: Mid-century Dino “Dean Martin” Crocetti songbook, smooth and hot. From Pittsboro, NC. 4th appearance at Festa!

6:50 PM Community Tarantella, with the Apex Bella Donnas, Raffle Drawing e Festa al Fine!

… and don’t miss quaggiú dalla strada (down on the street) … Thomas “The Organ Grinder” Weierick & Riccardo Compagnoni e il suo organetto …who both will be entertaining intermittently across the Festa grounds!

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Who will be the 2026 Cannoli Eating Contest Winner? Come find out Sat, Sept. 19, 3:30 PM in front of La Cucina in L'Arco (The Arch) at .

If you want to compete, please fill out this form now, and will announce the eight contestants at 3:15 PM on the 19th. You must be present at that time to compete if your name is called.

Celebrity judgets, prizes, and of course cannoli! Join us on September 19, 3:30 PM.
Grazie Mille!

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09/13/2026

Subscribe for text message alerts regarding event changes, safety, and weather-related notifications on September 19. Text "FESTA" to 888777.
Managed by Town of Apex Government , so anything you receive from this number is official and should be followed.
Grazie Mille Town of Apex for helping Festa Italiana North Carolina with organization and safety!

09/13/2026

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Festa Italiana North Carolina Zona Bambini Schedule for 2026!

New this year: Ciao Story Time with Sandra Pesoli and Tombola Time with Natalie.

Returning: Face painting by .facepaints Cheeky Facepaints, Balloon Artist Frankie Theriault, and more!

Bring the kids and enjoy some time in Zona Bambini at Festa Italiana North Carolina, September 19, Town of Apex Government Courtyard,

09/12/2026

Festa Italiana North Carolina could not bring this wonderful festival to Town of Apex Government without the help of a dedicated group of volunteers! Many have already signed up to help us in September, but we can always use a few more. Volunteer two hours or all day, whatever fits your schedule.

An added bonus this year: All volunteers who serve for four or more hours and sign up by SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, will receive a FREE sandwich courtesy of in . Located in the heart of Fuquay-Varina, Deli on Main Street is a a traditional New York-style neighborhood deli built around fresh food, quality ingredients, and friendly service. Grazie Mille to !

09/12/2026

La Cucina Galbani at Festa Italiana North Carolina:

Aaron Benjamin
Anthony Rapillo
Raffaele Patrizi: @manobellaartisanfoods
Kai McFail:
Ruggero Fratarcangeli:
Carmella Alvaro:
Daniela Stanganelli: Il Laboratorio - The Cooking Lab

See them Sat, September 19, starting at 11:30 AM. Stage is located at L'Arco on Government Campus