Festa Italia Fisherman's Festival

Come and celebrate with us with wonderful Italian food and drink and amazing entertainment at Festa Italia 2025 at its 92nd edition. Mark your calendars now to attend next year's gathering for three days of Italian cuisine, music, dancing, fun and friendship.

SCHEDULE

Friday, September 5
3 pm – 9 pm
Saturday, September 6
10 am – 9 pm
Sunday, September 7
10 am – 6 pm

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Friday, September 5

Festival Hours: 3 pm to 9 pm
6 pm - 9 pm 831 All Star Band

Saturday, September 6

11:30am -12 Noon Opening Ceremonies and Procession to Old Fisherman’s Wharf for the traditional blessing of the fishing fleet

12:00 - 1:00pm Mike Marotta Band including Mike Marotta, Dennis Murphy, Paul Tarantino and singers Dave Marzetti, Erasmo Aiello, Rachel Marotta Halim and Anna Marotta Halim

1:00pm - 1:20pm Chef Tene Shake Cooking Demo

1:20pm - 2:20pm Anthony Lane Band

2:30pm - 3:30pm Pasquale Esposito

3:45pm - 4:45pm Anthony Lane Band

Tarantella Dancers

5:00pm - 6:00pm Pasquale Esposito

6:30pm - 9:00pm The Money Band

Sunday, September 7

Music starts at Noon including:

11am - 11:25am Tarantella Dancers

11:30am - 11:455am Chef Tene Shake Cooking Demo

12:00 - 1:00pm Anthony Lane Band

1:15pm - 2:15pm Pasquale Esposito

2:30pm - 3:30pm Mike Marotta and Friends

3:45pm - 4:45pm Pasquale Esposito

5:00pm - 6:00pm Anthony Lane Band

Weekend Master of Ceremonies: David Marzetti (Singer/MC and also Host of the Shag Bag Radio Program and the Sundays with Sinatra Radio Program on KMBY 1240 AM/95.9 FM)

Bocce Tournament – Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8 at the bocce courts at the Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park

Festival Entry Cost: Free

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