Join us at the 38 th Annual Italian Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28 at

Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall, Fisher Pavilion, and surrounding grounds. This free family-oriented event celebrates the cultural roots of Italians and Italian Americans in the Pacific Northwest by bringing together authentic food, lively music, art, and community activities that are uniquely Italian.

With an approximate annual attendance of 20,000 people, it is the largest Italian American event in the Pacific Northwest, honoring both the old country and Italian immigrants who helped shape Seattle’s history.

This year’s festival includes the return of audience favorites such as the La Cucina Galbani® Cooking Stage, Tutta Bella Grape Stomp, Isernio’s Bocce Tournament, and Festa Classic Italian Vehicle Show.

Other Festival highlights include:

Live Music (Fisher Pavilion):
Hourly musical performances starting at 12 noon both days, including appearances by the Seattle Mandolin Orchestra, Tony LaStella & The Goombas, Fortissimo! With the La Mezzanotte Trio, The RigaTones, The Mary Marchese Band, and headliner The Anthony “Nino” Lane Band: a rockin’ 6-piece ensemble covering Italian favorites with an emphasis on danceability.

Food & Drink:
Savor Italian favorites such as Festa Pasta, OSDIA Meatball Sandwiches, Kelly Cannoli, Tutta Bella D’Asporto food truck, Festa Italian Sodas, and more.

Art & Culture (Armory & Fisher Pavilion):

- Images of Civita di Bagnoregio photo exhibit by artist Gregg Krogstad.
- Festa Historical Photo Exhibit featuring over 1,000 images of Seattle’s earliest Italian immigrants.
- Six free Italian language classes hosted by the Dante Alighieri Society (Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.).
- Kids’ hands-on art activities, including face painting, Venetian mask painting, and the Tutta Bella Pizza Toss.

Community & Exhibitors:
Explore a wide array of booths offering olive oils, biscotti, jewelry, cultural resources, and more, including 11 Olives Olive Oil & Vinegars, Panarello Biscotti, Robbie’s Giardiniera, Casa Italiana Italian Cultural Center, Bella Lulli Jewelry, Flame & Fable Candles, il Punto Cultural Center, and the Seattle-Perugia Sister City Association.

The Italian Festival is part of Seattle Center Festál, a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals. Learn more about Festál (seattlecenter.com/festal).