Kansas City Festa Italiana

One of Kansas City’s favorite festivals, Festa Italiana, the unique celebration of Italian traditions and Italian-American culture,This longtime local ethnic festival draws visitors from across metropolitan Kansas City and beyond.

Enjoy an amazing assortment of Italian food favorites, great entertainment on the main stage all weekend, an Italian Motorsports Show and much more.

Schedule of Events:

11:00 AM: Live with Jasper Mirable
Celebrity Italian chef hosts hour show with guests
Hosted by Jasper Mirable

12:00 PM: U.N.I.C.O's Cannoli Eating Contest
​Hosted by Jasper Mirable

12:30 PM: Chef Jasper Mirable
​Chef's Demonstration
Jaspers and Marco Polo Secret Recipe!

1:00 PM: The Gumba’s
A musical journey through Italy

Special Appearance
Watch for The Strolling Gumbas
from 1:30 – 2:30
on Festival Grounds

1:30 PM: The Viviano Brothers
Singing Italian favorites

2:30 PM: Michael Donze
The Italian Elvis Tribute

3:30 PM: Dolewite
KC's Classic Hip Hop Experience

5:00 PM: Disco Dick & The Mirrorballs
The nation’s number one disco experience

6:30 PM:Joseph Vincelli
Internationally Acclaimed Saxophonist,
Flautist and Jazz Artist

7:30 PM: Kate Consentino
Local Pop, Jazz Artist, Former Contestant
on The Voice

9:00 PM: The Bronx Wanderers Return