Entertainment

At a Glance:

What: 91st Festa Italia held by the Festa Italia Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

Festival Entry Cost: Free

Where: Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park, Downtown Monterey

When: Friday – Sunday, September 6-8, 2024

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Friday, September 6th, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Friday night “Dancing under the Stars”

Food, Wine, Beer & Vendors (for purchase)
831 All Star Band – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Saturday, September 7th, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

11:30 am – 12 Noon - Opening Ceremonies and Procession to Old Fisherman’s Wharf for the traditional Blessing of the Fishing Fleet, followed by live entertainment and all event activities, including the Bocce Tournament.

Antonio (Tony) Davi will be the honored Grand Marshall.

Note: A special Mass will be held at 10:00 am at the nearby San Carlos Cathedral, located at 500 Church Street in Monterey.

Food, Wine & Vendors (for purchase)

12 Noon – 1:00 pm Mike Marotta & Friends

1:00 pm – 1:20 pm Fisherman’s Wharf Calamari Cooking Demonstration by award-winning Chef Tene Shake of Kokomo’s/Grotto Fish Market.

Complimentary copies of his recipe will also be available.

1:20 pm – 2:20 pm Anthony Lane Band

Tarantella Dancers

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Pasquale Esposito

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Anthony Lane Band

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Pasquale Esposito

Saturday Night, September 7th – “Dancing Under the Stars” with:

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Money Band

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Sunday, September 8th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Food, Wine & Vendors (for purchase)

11:00 am Tarantella Dancers

11:20 am Fisherman’s Wharf Calamari Cooking Demonstration by award-winning Chef Tene Shake of Kokomo’s/Grotto Fish Market. Complimentary copies of his recipe will also be available.

Complimentary copies of his recipe will also be available.

12 Noon – 1:00 pm – Anthony Lane Band

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm - Pasquale Esposito

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Mike Marotta & Friends

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm - Pasquale Esposito

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Anthony Lane Band

Schedule Subject to Change

Bocce Tournament Saturday and Sunday, September 7th and 8th at the bocce courts at Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park

Tickets will be sold for a 50-50 Drawing (need not be present to win).