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Milwaukee’s summer of festivals is upon us.
Festa Italiana, hosted by Milwaukee’s Italian Community Center, is back from May 30 to June 1.
From a bocce tournament to a competition to find the best sauce in Milwaukee, there’s no shortage of activities for attendees to check out while they enjoy some classic Italian cuisine. Last year, former First Lady Jill Biden even made an appearance.
Here’s what to know:
Where is Festa Italiana 2025?
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive
When: May 30 through June 1
Times: Vary by day
How can I get to Festa Italiana 2025?
There are several public transportation options to get to the festival, including:
The HopRoute 15 and 18 Milwaukee County Transit System busesConnect 1 BRT line
Rideshares will be located at the North Gate.
How much is admission to Festa Italiana 2025?
Admission is $15, or $30 for a three-day pass. Children 12 and under are free, but must be accompanied by an adult. You can buy tickets online.
What can I bring to Festa Italiana 2025?
Festa Italiana staff check every bag at the gates. There are restrictions for bag sizes. Any bag that is larger than 9″ by 10″ by 12″ is prohibited, including backpacks, purses, handbags, and totes.
Umbrellas, strollers and disposable cameras are allowed.
Outside food and drinks, alcohol, bicycles and lawn chairs are among prohibited items. You can find a full list on the ICC’s website.
Festa Italiana 2025 food vendors:
More than a dozen vendors are slated to participate in this year’s fest, including:
Peter Sciortino BakeryPapa Luigi’sPietro’s PizzaPitch’sFonzarelli’s Italian DeliScrima’s PizzaNadi PlatesCatalano’sSil’s Mini DonutsWho is performing at Festa Italiana 2025?
More than a dozen acts are slated to perform at the festival grounds’ U.S. Cellular Stage and Aurora Pavilion, including:
The Florentine OperaThe Milwaukee Mandolin OrchestraTradizione ViventeFrank Lamphere & His Rat Pack Jazz QuintetIs “Italian Idol” back for Festa Italiana 2025?
Yes. The amateur singing competition will be held on May 31 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Anyone aged 14 and up can participate, where a total of $1,000 in cash prizes will be given out.
You can find out more information, including a full schedule of events, on the ICC’s website.
When are the Festa Fireworks?
The Festa Fireworks will be on May 31 at 10:30 p.m.
For more information on Festa Italiana 2025:
To find out more information, you can visit the ICC’s website.