Rockford Festa Italiana

03/14/2026

We’re looking for working refrigerators for Festa Italiana!
If you have a used fridge in good condition, please consider donating it to help support the festival.

Email: [email protected]
Thank you for supporting Festa Italiana and our community! 🇮🇹

02/20/2026

Mark your calendars! 🇮🇹✨
Festa Italiana Weekend 2026 is set for July 31 – August 2!
Three days of incredible food, live music, traditions, and community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you again this summer.
Stay tuned… it’s going to be bellissima!

10/08/2025

There’s still time to celebrate Italian Heritage Month with us! 🇮🇹

Festa Italiana is proud to be a subcommittee of GRIAA, and there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the month:
🍷 Oct. 10 – Wine Tasting at Artale Wine Co. 5:30-8PM $20 per person
🎬 Oct. 24 – “Prisoners in Paradise” Film Screening at the Nordlof Theater 6:30PM (Doors open at 6)

Plus, enjoy Italian coffee, culture, and displays throughout Rockford all month long!— visit GRIAA.com for details. ❤️🤍💚

🇮🇹 October is here, which means it’s time to Celebrate Italian Heritage Month! Join us all month long for cultural displays, food, music, and community events in Rockford.
📅 Mark your calendars and celebrate with us!
👉 Full schedule and details at GRIAA.com.

08/03/2025

🎶 Sunday, August 3rd
Wrap up the weekend with a perfect Sunday at Festa! Start the day with community, stay for the music, and enjoy every bite, beat, and moment with your family and friends.
🕛 Open from 12–8 PM — let’s finish the weekend with a celebration to remember! Visit www.festaitalianarockford.com for more info.

08/02/2025

🎤 Saturday, August 2nd
Get ready for a full day of Festa fun! From exciting stage performances to cultural demos and family-friendly activities, Saturday is packed with things to see, do, and taste.
⏰ Doors open at 12PM — bring your appetite and your dancing shoes!
Visit www.festaitalianarockford.com for more info.

08/01/2025

🎉 Friday, August 1st
OPENING DAY! The weekend starts here! 🎶 Join us tonight as Festa Italiana officially kicks off with music, dancing, delicious food, and a celebration of Italian culture. From the main stage to the cultural tent, there’s something for everyone.
📍 Gates open at 5 PM — don’t miss it!
Visit www.festaitalianarockford.com for more info.

07/31/2025

🎪 The tents are going up... and the countdown is almost over!
We’re getting everything ready because Festa Italiana opens TOMORROW!

Get ready for a weekend full of food, music, family fun, and unforgettable memories.
📅 August 1–3 | 📍 Rockford, IL

• Friday: 5 PM – 11 PM
• Saturday: 12 PM – 11 PM
• Sunday: 12 PM – 8 PM
Details at: festaitalianarockford.com

07/30/2025

🎉 Festa is almost here, Rockford!
Join us August 1–3, 2025 at Boylan High School for a weekend full of delicious food, live music, family fun, and vibrant Italian culture. 🇮🇹

Hours:
• Friday: 5–11 PM
• Saturday: 12–11 PM
• Sunday: 12–8 PM

Bring your appetite, your dancing shoes, and your love for all things Italian — because Festa Italiana is finally here! Visit: www.festaitalianarockford.com for more info.

07/28/2025

💃🕺 We’re dancing into the week because Festa Italiana is just days away!
Join us for a weekend full of music, food, culture, and fun for the whole famiglia!
📅 August 1–3 | 📍 Rockford, IL
festaitalianarockford.com

07/27/2025

🎟️ Festa Italiana Admission Info! 🇮🇹

$8 per person
Kids 7 & under get in FREE
Active-duty military & veterans enter FREE with ID
Want a great deal? Snag the Family 4-Pack for $90 — includes admission for 4 for one day, $20 worth of food and drink tickets, and special ride wristbands valid Saturday (1–6 PM) or Sunday (12–7 PM)!

Family 4 packs available only at: festaitalianarockford.com/admission, family pack sales end Friday, August 1 at noon.

07/26/2025

Three days. Endless memories. One epic weekend.
Festa Italiana is back August 1–3, 2025, and we’re turning up the flavor, fun, and family vibes in the heart of Rockford!

Whether you come for the cannoli, the bocce, the live bands, or the Italian charm — there’s something waiting for you at every turn.

Don’t miss the celebration that only happens once a year.
Plan your weekend at: festaitalianarockford.com