Start of 92nd Festa Italia announced for Monterey

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Festa Italia will return to Monterey for its 92nd year from September 5 through September 7. Video above from past coverage. The event invites locals and visitors alike to celebrate Monterey’s Italian heritage and the contributions of fishermen to the area.The event will take place at Custom House Plaza, near the Portola Hotel and Spa. It will go from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sep. 5, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sep. 6 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sep. 7.Over the three days, the festival presents a wide range of Italian dishes, music, dancing, and more.The roots of Festa Italia date back to 1933, when the Sicilian fishermen of Monterey donated a statue of Santa Rosalia, their patron saint, to the San Carlos Cathedral. You can find out more HERE!See more coverage of top Central Coast stories | Download our app / Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

MONTEREY, Calif. —

Festa Italia will return to Monterey for its 92nd year from September 5 through September 7.

Video above from past coverage.

The event invites locals and visitors alike to celebrate Monterey’s Italian heritage and the contributions of fishermen to the area.

The event will take place at Custom House Plaza, near the Portola Hotel and Spa. It will go from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sep. 5, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sep. 6 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sep. 7.

Over the three days, the festival presents a wide range of Italian dishes, music, dancing, and more.

The roots of Festa Italia date back to 1933, when the Sicilian fishermen of Monterey donated a statue of Santa Rosalia, their patron saint, to the San Carlos Cathedral.

You can find out more HERE!

See more coverage of top Central Coast stories | Download our app / Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel