Kenosha Italian Fest – A Celebration of Italian Culture on the Lakefront
September 19 & 20, 2026
Details to follow.
2025 Festival Highlights:
SATURDAY, SEPtember 20
12:00 PM
Kenoshans of Italian Descent & Friends Walking Parade
1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music on Two Stages
2:00 & 4:00 PM
Authentic Italian Cooking Demonstrations with Mary Radigan
6:00 PM
Authentic Italian Cooking Demonstration with Maria Fioravanti
Sunset
Italian Pride Venetian Night Boat Parade
After Dark
Fireworks Spectacular
Sunday, SEPtember 21
10:00 AM
Outdoor Catholic Mass
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Live Music on Two Stages
2:00 & 4:00 PM
Authentic Italian Cooking Demonstrations with Salvatore Cardamone
5:00 PM – $10,000
Grand Raffle Drawing
All weekend long, enjoy authentic Italian food and beverages, live music on two stages, cooking demonstrations, cultural exhibits, kids’ games, and more.
For general inquiries or to learn more about becoming a vendor or sponsor, please contact us.
Community Spirit
“This festival is about bringing our Kenosha community together to celebrate our wonderful Italian culture,” says Marty Pitts, Sr., President of the Italian American Society of Kenosha. “Join us for the parade, camaraderie, food and libations, music, games, Kenosha Italian history, fireworks, Sunday Mass, and other tremendous attractions.”
