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2026
2026 Scholarship Awards Dinner
We invite you to join us at our 2026 annual Scholarship Awards Fundraising Dinner. This year we are honoring Dan Benson, Supporter and distinguished Mercer County Executive. All proceeds will be donated to this year's Scholarship Award Winners (local Mercer County Students).A Night Featuring:
* Buffet Dinner
* Celebrity Guest Speakers
* Cash Bar
* An Evening with Friends & Family
When: April 30, 2026 (6:00 - 10:00 PM)
Where: Mercer Oaks Golf Course, 725 Village Rd. W., West Windsor, NJ 08550
Donation: $85.00 (per person)
Tickets
Seats are limited, please purchase your tickets in advance. (All major Credit cards accepted, ticket sales provided by our ticketing agent GiveButter).
Ad Book Special Offer
Can't attend the dinner? You can also support our efforts by placing an ad in our 2026 Ad Book! A great way to advertise and promote your business or company while supporting a worthy cause. The Ad Book application below (Word Doc) contains instructions, pricing, and requirements. Ad Book donations will help support the Scholarship Awards2025
Mercer County Italian American Festival Association Awards Scholarships, Announces Return of Beloved Festival
May 2025
The Mercer County Italian American Festival Association (MCIAFA) celebrated academic excellence and cultural heritage at its annual scholarship dinner on May 12 at Leonardo's Restaurant, and announced The Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival is back! Read the full TapInto article Here. Tap Into Hamilton/Lawrenceville News.
(Pictured from left to right: Lucia, Gilda, MCIAFA President John Scarpati Jr., 101.5 radio personality Dennis Malloy, educator Erica Funari, Ava, and Alessandra.)
2024
Mercer County Italian American Festival Association Awards Scholarships to Area Students
June 2024
"The MCIAFA scholarship began several years ago to promote Italian Heritage, culture and traditions, and what it means to our students, and what they have learned from it,"
– John Scarpati II, President. Mercer County Italian-American Festival Association.
See this year's award winners and read the entire article Here as reported by Tap Into Hamilton/Robbinsvile News.
2023
Honoring Cav. John Scarpati, Sr.
We would love to have you join the Mercer County Italian-American Festival Association in honoring Cav. John Scarpati, Sr.. The M.C.I.A.F.A. is hosting a formal dinner for John's hard work and dedication to this Association. Tickets may be purchased online (below) or by mail. Ticket sales will end on May 5, 2023 as capacity is limited and we anticipate a huge response. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Town of Italy.Date: Sunday, May 21, 2023
Time: 4:00 PM
Donation: $100. per person
Venue: Stone Terrace
Address: 2275 Kuser Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08690
Choice of Entree (Roasted Chicken, Grouper Rollantini, or Roasted Pork Loin). Entertainment by "The Uptown Duo". Complimentary wine at every table and a Cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Cocktails begin at 4:PM
Downloads: Formal Invitation, RSVP Response Card, Ad Book Contract
Tickets
By Mail: Make checks payable toM.C.I.A.F.A. Columbus Events Fund
129 Independence Drive, Morrisville, PA 19067
Downloads: Formal Invitation, RSVP Response Card, Ad Book Contract
Online Ticket Sales: Click Here (All major Credit cards accepted, ticket sales provided by our ticketing agent EventBrite).