Join us in celebrating the sights, sounds and flavors of Italy with our

9th Annual Festival Italiano. This year's event will feature Italian food and artisan

vendors, wine tastings, chef demonstrations, Balistreri Vineyard's Children's Grape

Stomp, performances by the flag throwers from Florence and much more.

For updates throughout the year and chances to win great festival prizes "like" the

festival on Facebook at facebook.com/festivalitaliano

Join us for a weekend of Italian Culture and become a vendor!

Click on the vendors link at the bottom of the page for applications.

Festival Italiano Entertainment and Activity Schedule - Coming Soon!

(schedule is the same both days, Sep 8-9)

Chef Demonstration Schedule - Coming Soon!

(recipes will be posted following the event)

Festival Italiano Event Directory - Coming Soon!

Tips for making the most of your Festival Italiano experience:

• Plan ahead! Check out the event schedule and map out your day - many of the   activities and performances occur multiple times in a day so you can do it all!

• Park in the parking garages on Vance St between Alameda and Alaska OR on S. Saulsbury St between Alaska and Virginia. The garages are covered, conveniently located to the event and there are ample spaces available.

• Although we love dogs at Belmar, we ask that for this event you leave them at home   for their own safety. The street can get hot on their paws and all of the happenings     can be overstimulating for some animals.

• Need a place to stay? Check out the Holiday Inn Lakewood. The newly remodeled  hotel is just minutes from Belmar and they provide free shuttle service for guests.