West Michigan Italian Festival

06/18/2026

In addition to live music every hour of Festa this year; you will also have the opportunity to have some fun with your favorite local DJs and radio stations! We have two days of live radio remotes! Some of your favorite local DJs will be taking you on in our Russo Spaghetti Eating Contest!

Thank you to our radio partners at Townsquare Media 🎵

06/18/2026

Announcing our Live Music Entertainment Line Up. There will be live music every hour on the hour. Your $3.00 general admission wristband gives you access to it all! We will also have a live Comedy show ( Stay tune for details)

Thank you to board member John Fredrick who is in charge of Entertainment Logistics Festa 2026.

06/18/2026

In creating a family fun event filled with games, food & fun for the whole family we wanted to make sure all could afford to participate & kids had lots of fun while parents do too! At our Russo Heating & Cooling LLC kids corner , kids can enjoy :

☀️ Bounce bounces
☀️ Arts and Crafts led by our Italian Sister city of Perugia
☀️ Bocce ball
☀️ Corn hole
☀️ Kid friendly music , dancing and entertainment
☀️ Stress free self care with Pine Rest Foundation
☀️ Spaghetti eating contests
☀️ Enter the Famiglia Cup soccer game
☀️ Enjoy kids favorite foods and deserts

06/18/2026

We want to thank you Tanger Outlets, Grand Rapids and Byron Township for your support and the opportunity to host a festival that brings people from all over the region to experience our great township, Grand Rapids, West Michigan community , people & businesses.

06/17/2026

We are expanding our stage and entertainment, which would not be possible without the support of Byron Center, MI's Buist Electric. We are so grateful for their sponsorship which will ensure our electrical is truly powering West Michigan; together.

06/17/2026

We are excited to have our friends at The Soccer Rebellion bring soccer to the event and family fun line up this year! Are your kids ready to show off their skills live at Festa? Register here: https://www.thesoccerrebellion.com/la-famiglia-cup

Sports is in action, and we are here for it!

06/17/2026

Outdoor comedy show “LIVE AT FESTA ITALIANA” will be happening on the main stage this year again! Get a sneak peek of some of the comedians July 2nd Russo Ristorante & Mercato Tanger Outlets Backyard. You can reserve your patio or social seats at www.russowine.com.

06/17/2026

You will want to come hungry because you will certainly leave happy from West Michigan Italian Festival!!! Your favorite authentic Italian and more!

In addition to these food vendors Grand Rapids Magazine will also be launching Burger Week from the Festival!!! July 24th & 25th.

Who do you think has the best Burger In West Michigan?

06/16/2026

A big day in history.

On June 16, 1946, Italians went to the polls in a national referendum to choose between a monarchy and a republic. The results, announced on June 18, showed that the republic had won, with 54.3% of the vote.
This marked the end of more than 85 years of the House of Savoy and paved the way for a new democratic Italy. Enrico De Nicola was later elected as the first President of the Italian Republic.

06/16/2026

Did you know Kids play Bocce for FREE during Friday practice day!! We will even have teens and experts on site to teach the family how to play! Don’t know , never played - no problem! Come celebrate culture and learn a family fun Italian tradition!

Adults sign up to compete in the Peter Secchia Memorial Bocce Cup 👇

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