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, Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair (new this year!), bounce houses for kids and much more.

Free admission, food & beverages available for purchase. Festa Italiana is the largest fundraiser for UNICO KC. UNICO is an Italian-American service organization that raises funds for college scholarships for area high school students. This year, over $50,000 will be awarded during Sunday’s ceremony.

The event will be held at Zona Rosa’s North Park (area just South of the Dillard’s building)

Schedule of Events:

Entertainment Line-Up Schedule:

10:45 AM: Live with Jasper Mirable. Celebrity Italian chef hosts hour show with guests
11:30 AM: Chef Silverio Pagano. KC singing Italian Chef’s recipe
12:00 PM: UNICO’s Cannoli Eating Contest – Hosted by Jasper Mirable
12:30 PM: The Gumba’s. A musical journey through Italy

Special Appearance - Watch for The Strolling Gumbas from 1:00 - 2:00 on the Festival Grounds

1:00 PM: Michael Donze. The Italian Elvis tribute
1:30 PM: The Viviano Brothers. Singing Italian favorites
2:30 PM: Cory Pesaturo Returns. Wold Champion accordion player
3:30 PM: Dolewite. KC’s Classic Hip Hop Experience.
5:00 PM: Disco Dick & The Mirrorballs. The nation’s number one disco experience
6:30 PM: Joseph Vincelli. Internationally acclaimed saxophonist, flautist and jazz artist
7:30 PM: Kate Cosentino. Local pop, jazz artist, former contestant on The Voice
9:00 PM: The Bronx Wanderers Return

Pop-up market filled with local makers and artists curated by The Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair. Market open 11am - 9pm Saturday. Application now to be a maker!