Ciao Ragazzi! Festa D’Italia

Festa d’Italia Rochester is a two-day cultural arts festival taking place July 18–19, 2026, in Spencerport, NY along the historic Erie Canal. The festival is designed to celebrate and preserve Rochester’s rich Italian-American heritage through accessible, community-centered programming that combines live performance, culinary arts, and participatory cultural experiences.

Rochester has one of the largest Italian-American populations in New York State, with roots dating back to the 1880s. Festa d’Italia builds on this legacy by creating a vibrant, intergenerational space where traditions of food, music, craftsmanship, and storytelling are shared with both Italian-American families and the broader public.

Festa d’Italia Rochester provides broad public benefit by:

• Offering accessible cultural programming for families and residents of all backgrounds
• Preserving and sharing Italian-American heritage through experiential learning
• Supporting local artists, musicians, and small businesses
• Activating a historic public space along the Erie Canal
• Driving regional tourism and economic activity
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