Festa Italia

84th Annual Festa Italia Fisherman's Festival

This year will mark the 84th Annual Festa Italia Fisherman’s Festival honoring the local fishermen of Monterey, past and present. It is a celebrated event with wonderful Italian food and drink and amazing entertainment. We thank all those who came out and celebrated the Italian heritage with us in the past and we invite all to take part in the sights, sounds, food and culture that make the Italian experience so very special. Mark your calendars now to attend this year’s gathering for three days of Italian cuisine, music, dancing, fun and friendship. This year's Queen Coronation Ball will be held on august 26th at the Monterey Marriott. Tickets are $85.00 per person.

This year’s 3-day festival will take place from September 8–10, 2017 at the

Custom House Plaza in downtown Monterey.

Festival favorites include: unprecedented entertainment, raffles,

bocce tournament, parade, Italian food, beer, wine and more, all

offering something for everyone's enjoyment.

Hours:

Friday, Sept. 8: 3:00pm–10:00pm 

Saturday, Sept. 9: 10:00am–10:00pm

Sunday, Sept. 10: 10:00am–6:00pm

Saturday Schedule

Mass: 10:30am–San Carlos Church

Parade: 12:00pm–Starting at 500 Church St., proceeding through

Downtown Monterey, ending at Custom House Plaza

Opening Ceremony

Blessing of Fleet after parade

Re-dedication of Santa Rosalia statue

FREE ADMISSION!

Share the heritage, culture and the romance of Italy that our local Italian community was 

built on! Enjoy a feast of sight, sound and wonderful tastes, filled with entertainment.