# Event Details - **Event Name**: Festa Italiana - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: One of Kansas City’s favorite festivals, Festa Italiana, the unique celebration of Italian traditions and Italian-American culture, will be May 29- May 31 2026! 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, Farfalla Events Pop-up Shopping Market, bounce houses for kids and much more. FREE admission, food & beverages available for purchase. Festa Italiana is the largest fundraiser for UNICO KC. UNICO is an Italian-American service organization that raises funds for college scholarships for area high school students. This year, over $60,000 will be awarded during Sunday’s ceremony. Friday, May 29: 5:00PM – 11:00PM Saturday, May 30: 11:00AM – 11:00PM Sunday, May 31: 11:00AM – 5:00PM The event will be held at Zona Rosa’s North Park (area just South of the Dillard’s building) Parking: From Barry Road Entrance — follow NW Prairie View Road & through the intersection of Old Navy & Barnes & Noble. Look for “EVENT PARKING” signs at the Rush Creek Garage and the lots to the East of Dillard’s. From Congress Entrances, there are two parking garages available. 86th Street Garage (walk North on N. Stoddard to the event) or the Northwest Parking Garage (just west of Dillard’s) 2026 Kansas City Festa Italiana Entertainment Line-Up 2026 Kansas City Festa Italiana Entertainment Line-Up Friday, May 29 5:00 PM Ibsen Dance Theatre. Northland dancers open Festa 5:15 PM Frank Favoroso. Classic rock & country 5:30 PM Frank Cherrito. KC’s smooth Italian crooner 6:00 PM Studio 3V Dance Center. Independence dancers make Festa debut 7:00 PM Flashback. Classic rock, R&B and funk band 8:30 PM UNICO’s Meatball Eating Contest 9:00 PM The Bronx Wanderers. One family, one dream, one amazing rockin’ show! Pop-up market curated by Farfalla Events. Market open 5pm - 9pm Friday. Saturday, May 30 11:00 AM Live with Jasper Mirabile. Celebrity Italian chef hosts hour show with guests 11:30 AM Chef Jasper's Demo. KC favorite Italian Chef's recipe 12:00 PM UNICO's Cannoli Eating Contest. Hosted by Jasper Mirable 12:30 PM The Gumba’s. A musical journey through Italy *Special Appearance – Watch for The Strolling Gumbas from 1:00 – 2:00 on the Festival Grounds * 1:00 PM Elizabeth Vigliaturo Tabor. Festa's young dancer returns in 2026 1:10 PM Anthony Manzella. Sinatra by Anthony 1:45 PM The Viviano Brothers. Singing Italian favorites 3:00 PM Cherry Bomb. Kansas City's hottest party band 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 Cosentino. Local pop, jazz artist, former contestant on The Voice 9:00 PM The Bronx Wanderers Return Pop-up market curated by Farfalla Events. Market open 11am - 9pm Saturday. Sunday, May 31 10:00 AM Catholic Mass. Presiding celebrant – Joseph Cisetti 11:00 AM Chef Chris Canzoneri. Secret recipe from Garozzo’s head chef 11:30 AM Maria Milazzo. Singing Italian arias and classics 12:00 PM The Gumba’s. A musical journey through Italy 1;00 PM The Rich Sisters. Monroe & Marlie -- Festa's youngest dancers 1:30 PM Melrose's School of Dance. Liberty's showcase dancers 2:30 PM Musicology Band. High energy premier party band featuring Carl Cherrito 4:00 PM Recognition of UNICO Scholarship Winners - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/riverside/festa-italiana/200029744947009 - **Event Categories**: Festivals, Kids, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 9327 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Riverside - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: 8640 N Dixson Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64153 - **lat**: 39.25104 - **long**: -94.66416 - **full address**: 8640 N Dixson Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64153, 8640 N Dixson Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153-1936, United States, Riverside ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Festa Italiana - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/bb756e8200e883a61b6dd4b9377ee06984b17aae317cf7f075bc33ade93489aa-rimg-w1200-h675-dcea5328-gmir?v=1775461671 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Festa Italiana being held? - **A:** Festa Italiana takes place on Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 8640 N Dixson Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64153, 8640 N Dixson Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153-1936, United States, Riverside. - **Q**: Who is organizing Festa Italiana? - **A:** Festa Italiana is organized by Zona Rosa. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Festa Italiana is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Riverside, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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