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