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Join us as we celebrate our Italian and Italian American Heritage and Culture at the 11th Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival, September 24, 25 and 26th 2010 Food Piazza Italian restaurants, wine and beer, Enjoy Italian specialties from many of the area's best Italian restaurants and vendors. PNC Bank Italian Market Tent Numerous vendors with Italian and Italian-American hand crafted articles for sale Italian Heritage Pavilion View memorabilia, Over 200 Displays of Important and Famous Italian-Americans who have made a contribution to our Country. Play BOCCE on the indoor Bocce Court. Plus a touch of Rome in Mercer County, Toss a coin and make a wish in the famous "Trevi Fountain" benefits Ryan's Quest. TD Bank Cultural Theater Listen to guest speakers and watch cooking demonstrations Dining Tents Dine in covered seating areas Provided by K McCoy Insurance Agency and Rose Hill Assisted Living Community Dance Tents Dance to your favorite performers on covered dance floors. Senior Citizens Special Senior Citizens will be admitted free Friday until 4:30 pm. Amusement Rides Enjoy amusement rides for the whole family with special Family Day prices on Friday and Sunday with coupon. Entertainment Enjoy performances on two stages including the Roma Bank Stage and the Cabaret Tent. Entertainment includes Italian folk dancers, big band music, traditional Italian music, Italian American favorites, opera, children’s entertainment and national favorites. Past headliners have included The Duprees, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, Sam Butera and the Wildest, and Joey Dee & the Starliters. 2009 Headliner was Joe Piscopo Fireworks Spectacular Join us on Saturday and stay for the festival's spectacular fireworks display at 10:00 PM, immediately following the headliner performance. Sunday Mass 11:00 am Sunday Mass with Bishop John Smith and Monsignor Innocenzi honoring Italian-American war veterans and all veterans on the festival grounds. Super 50/50 Get your tickets early, 2010 ticket sales should be more than $40,000 Click here to get on our mailing list. Sales should start the first week of June, 2010 Directions & Lodging Go to our Directions Page for the best way to get to the festival and information on special deals on overnight lodging while visiting the festival. |