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The Mercer County Italian American Festival invites you to share your story of growing up Italian (or with Italian friends).   We all have stories that our grandparents or parents passed down to us or that we lived ourselves that, when shared, create a common bond among all of us.  So tell us your story in 250 words or less and include a photo related to the story.  Selected stories and photos are published on the festival website.

Click here to submit your story.
Click here to read stories!

Rain or Shine

NO DOGS ALLOWED

Join us as we celebrate our Italian and Italian American Heritage and Culture at the 13th Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival, September 28, 29 and 30, 2012.

Food Piazza
Enjoy Italian specialties from many of the area's best Italian restaurants and vendors plus stop by our wine and beer gardens for a refreshing beverage.

Italian Market Tent
Peruse the many offerings in our Italian Market and puchase Italian and Italian-American hand crafted products from numerous vendors. 

Italian Heritage Pavilion
View memorabilia with over 200 displays of important and famous Italian-Americans who have made a contribution to our Country. Check out more Italian products, crafts and organizations. Plus enjoy a touch of Rome in Mercer County - toss a coin and make a wish in the famous "Fontana di Trevi."  Coins benefit Ryan's Quest.

Bocce
Play BOCCE, play individually or bring a team, play in a tournament or play for fun, or just come and learn the game in the new Bocce area located in the center of festival grounds. Call Ron Ungarini for more information 609-341-8306. 

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. 

Handicapped
Persons using a wheelchair or walker receive FREE Admission.  Use South Post Road entrance to park for handicapped parking.

Senior Citizens Special
Senior Citizen Admission is $2 ($1 off regular price) on Friday only.

Military
Military personnel in uniform receive FREE Admission.

Amusement Rides
Enjoy amusement rides for the whole family, provided by our new ride company, Majestic Midways, for all hours of the festival.  On Sunday ride all the rides for four straight hours, 12 Noon to 4 PM, for the low, low price of $25.00.  

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 WildestJoey Dee & the Starliters, and Giada Valenti..

New Jersey Lottery 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 Monsignor Innocenzi honoring Italian-American war veterans and all veterans on the festival grounds
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Super 50/50
The total for 2011 ticket sales was $34,634. The winner was Horizon Disposal Services, Inc., ticket #11258. Winning amount was $17,317. Congratulations!!!  Special thanks to New Jersey Assemblyman, Wayne DeAngelo who is sponsoring our 50/50 tickets for 2012.

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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. Click Here for complete info.

 

 

 


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Majestic Midways named new ride company for 2012 festival.

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2011 Super 50/50 winner received $17,317, Ticket# 11258, Horizon Disposal Services, Inc.

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Add your story to My Story Growing Up Italian - Portraits and include a related photo.  New Story added 3-16-12

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Videos

How to Make Capicola ("Capocollo" in Italian) Part 1, How to Make Capicola Part 2

Video  - John Scarpati in his own words - 2009!

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Festival Association Announces Our New Attorney

Paul M. Donini has been named Attorney to the Festival Association. Paul can be reached at pauldonini@msn.com  or 609-658-7940

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Meeting Dates

General Meetings held the 1st Monday of each month starting at 7:00PM

 

 

 
Please visit our sponsors who make this festival possible.
Trenton Times
Roma Bank
Ford Focus
New Jersey Lottery
XFINITY Mediaset Italia
PNC Bank
WZBN
TD Bank
Italian Tribune
Rose Hill
K McCoy Inc
Michelob Ultra
Hyatt Place Princeton
Hopewell Valley Vinyards
Barry Chiorello
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