Festa Italiana

FESTA ITALIANA 2024: CELEBRATE ITALIAN CULTURE IN PENSACOLA October 11-12, 2024 at Fountain Park

Pensacola, FL – The Sons & Daughters of Italy in America Buona Fortuna Lodge proudly announces the 14th Annual Festa Italiana, celebrating Italian heritage, cuisine, and culture. Join us for a vibrant two-day event on Friday, October 11, 2024, and Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Fountain Park, located just south of Seville Square at 300 E. Zaragoza Street in downtown Pensacola.

This year’s Festa Italiana promises an unforgettable experience with a rich array of activities and attractions, including:

Culinary Delights: Savor freshly prepared Italian dishes such as spaghetti with meatballs, lasagna, meatball sandwiches, the ultimate Italian sandwich or salad, sausage, peppers, and onion sandwiches, and our award-winning Shrimp Scampi Napoletano. Can’t decide? Our sampler platter offers a variety of fare. Don’t forget to indulge in our homemade Italian desserts!

Art and Culinary Demonstrations: Enjoy live demonstrations by talented artists and chefs, showcasing traditional Italian art forms and culinary techniques.

Italian Wines and Beer: Savor the flavors of Italy with a selection of Italian wines and beers available for purchase.

Family Fun: Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere with Italian music and activities for all ages.

Silent Auction: Bid on unique items and experiences in our silent auction, with proceeds supporting local and national charitable causes.

Raffle Drawing: Feeling lucky? Enter our raffle for a chance to win one of three fantastic cash prizes:
Grand Prize: $1,000 2nd Prize: $500 3rd Prize: $250

Your participation in Festa Italiana helps us continue our mission of giving back to the NW Florida community. Over the past 15 years, we have donated more than $140,000 to various local and national causes, including multiple annual $2,000 scholarships for local high school seniors.

Come celebrate with us and enjoy the best of Italian culture, food, and entertainment. We look forward to seeing you at Festa Italiana 2024!

For more information, please visit our website at buonafortunalodge.org/festa-italiana/ or contact us at BuonaFortunaLodge@gmail.com

The Sons & Daughters of Italy in America Buona Fortuna Lodge is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Italian culture and heritage through community events and charitable activities.