Festival Italiano at Belmar in Lakewood

Join the Italian tradition at Festival Italiano at Belmar!  The two-day celebration of Italian culture, food, wine and artisans expects to attract 100,000 guests over two days.

Now in its 9th year, Festival Italiano is known for serving up the region’s best selection of homemade Italian specialties for guests as well as an artisan marketplace, live entertainment and chef tastings surrounding the 60+ festival dining booths!

This free celebration features live music on two stages, live chef demonstrations, wine tastings, kids grape stomping (with Balistreri Vineyards), a competitive Bocce Tournament and Traditional Italian Flag Throwers flown in from Italy for the weekend!  A portion of event proceeds (from ticketed event components and sales) benefit Project Angel Heart.

WHEN:                 September 8 & 9, 2012 (Sat. & Sun.)10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE:               BelmarWadsworth + Alameda

(Event is held on West Alaska Drive and South Teller Street, Free Parking)