This Weekend, the 88th Festa Italia celebrates Monterey’s Italian Heritage and Cultural Traditions and honors the local Fishermen of Monterey, both past and present.

This popular family friendly free event shares the sights, sounds, food and culture that make the Italian experience so special. It's a celebrated festival each year drawing locals and visitors from the Bay Area and beyond. The event features three days of authentic Italian cuisine, great music, dancing, fun and friendship. Everyone is welcome to join in at this fun, festive event!

On Saturday, September 10th from 10:00am to 9:00pm, Opening Ceremonies and the Procession to Old Fisherman’s Wharf take place for the traditional blessing of the Fishing Fleet. The Ceremonies are followed by outstanding entertainment and excellent family-oriented event activities through late Sunday afternoon.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Friday, September 9th
→ 3:00pm to 9:00pm // Festival Hours
→ 5:00pm to 9:00pm // The Money Band (high-energy, versatile, and extremely entertaining dance music from the 50’s to the Present)

Saturday, September 10th
→ 11:15am to 12:00 Noon // Opening Ceremonies
→ 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm // Mike Marotta and Friends including Singers Erasmo Aiello and Dave Marzetti accompanied by Mike Marotta, Jr., Dennis Murphy, Dave Dally, Paul Tarantino, and Skylar Campbell along with the Tarantella Dancers
→ 1:15pm to 2:15pm // Anthony Lane Band
→ 2:30pm to 3:30pm // Pasquale Esposito (Italian-born American Tenor)
→ 3:45pm to 4:45pm // Anthony Lane Band
→ 5:00pm to 6:00pm // Pasquale Esposito
→ 6:30pm to 9:00pm // 831 ALLSTAR Band (Cumbia, Salsa & Latin-style Music featuring an exceptional Horn Section & powerful Rhythm Section)

Sunday, September 11th
→ 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm // Anthony Lane Band
→ 1:15pm to 2:15pm // Pasquale Esposito (Italian-born American Tenor)
→ 2:30pm to 3:30pm // Mike Marotta and Friends
→ 3:45pm to 4:45pm // Anthony Lane Band
→ 5:00pm to 6:00pm // Pasquale Esposito

The traditonal Bocce Tournament takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 10th and 11th at the Custom House Plaza Bocce Courts.

The Weekend Master of Ceremonies is David Marzetti (Singer/MC and Host of the Shag Bag Radio Program on KION 1460 AM/101.1 FM and the Sundays with Sinatra Radio Program on KMBY 1240 AM/95.9 FM)

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WHERE: Custom House Plaza in Downtown Monterey
WHEN: Friday, September 9th through Sunday, September 11th

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Tickets are sold for raffles for a variety of prizes (need not be present to win)

Information: (831) 633-4444 or email mail@FestaItaliaMonterey.org

Additional information is available at: www.FestaItaliaMonterey.org