2025 FESTA ITALIANA PORTLAND
September 20 & 21, 2025
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church – 2408 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Produced by Festa Italiana Association Inc.
MISSION:
At Festa Italiana, we honor the remarkable legacy of Italians and Italian-Americans whose spirit, creativity, and hard work have enriched communities around the world.
Driven by passion and pride, our mission is to celebrate, preserve, and share the beauty of Italian heritage through vibrant cultural events, meaningful educational experiences, and heartfelt traditions that bring people together—generation after generation.
Benvenuti!
🎉
Welcome to Portland’s Premier Celebration of Italian Culture
Festa Italiana Portland is more than an event — it’s a vibrant expression of Italian spirit, heritage, and community. Whether you grew up with nonna’s cooking or simply love good food and lively music, you’re invited to join us for a day of unforgettable fun, flavor, and family.
Live music, mouthwatering food, grape stomping, vendors, and games — it’s all here.
Andiamo!
🎵 Featured Artists from Portland & Beyond
🎶 Live Performers – Italian Soul on Stage
From spine-tingling opera to foot-stomping Italian-American rock, the Festa Italiana Portland stage is packed with nonstop, high-energy performances all day long!
🎤 Tony LaStella & The Goombas – powerhouse band bring the house down with a mix of Rat Pack swagger, Italian-American rock, and crowd-belting classics.
🎸 Andrea Algieri & Mbrascatu – Portland’s own Andrea Algieri blends Italian lyricism with indie rock in a sound that’s global, soulful, and deeply original.
🎻 The Anthony “Nino” Lane Duo – Straight from Monterey, CA, Anthony “Nino” Lane delivers romantic Italian ballads, fiery folk classics, and even a little opera — all backed by world-class musicians.
🧁 Italian Food & Drink
Eat like you’re in Naples. Smile like you’re in Sicily
From sweet cannoli to wood-fired pizza, creamy gelato to bold Italian espresso, the Festa is packed with flavor. Sip on fine wines from local vineyards and imported Italian labels as the smells of garlic, basil, and fresh-baked bread fill the air.
🍷 Mucca Osteria, Bella’s Italian Bakery, and more local favorites are bringing their best — and your tastebuds better be ready.
This isn’t just food — it’s a full-blown Italian feast.
🍇 Grape Stomp Showdown
Get messy! Get loud! Get legendary!
Step into the barrel, feel the grapes squish beneath your feet, and stomp your way to Festa glory! Whether you’re in it to win it or just for the laughs, our grape stomp competition is a wildly fun, crowd-favorite tradition. Teams compete. The crowd goes nuts. The juice flies.
Bragging rights (and purple feet) await.
Are you stomper enough?
🎯 Boccer Ball
One of Italy’s oldest pastimes comes alive at Festa with friendly competition, loud cheering, and rolling intensity. Don’t want to play? Grab a drink and cheer from the sidelines — bocce is as fun to watch as it is to play. Your kids will have a blast!
Something for Everyone
An Italian Themed Beer Garden & Artisan Vendors / Italian Treasures
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beverages & Music
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COME SEE IT ALL
Schedule of Events
FRI SCHED (9/19)
6PM to 9PM: VIP Party for Sponsors, Prima Donors & Special Guests
SAT SCHED (9/20)
10AM: Opening Ceremonies (Welcome by Ed Ferrero (Festa President), Prayer by Father Andrew, Nat Anthem)…30 mins
10:30AM: Opera (90 mins)
12PM: Sinatra w Sunny in Beer Garden (60 mins)
1PM: Nino Lane Duo (90 mins)
2:30PM: Grape Stomps (60 mins)
3:30PM: Mbrascatu w Andrea Algieri (90 mins)
5PM: Sinatra w Sunny in Beer Garden (60 mins)
6PM: Dance/Jam w Tony & The Goombas + Headliners (2 hrs)
8PM: END OF DAY ONE
SUN SCHED (9/21)
11AM: Italian Mass w Archbishop (60 mins)
12PM: Opera (60 mins)
12PM: Sinatra w Sunny in Beer Garden (60 mins)
1PM: Nino Lane Duo (60 mins)
2PM: Grape Stomps (60 mins)…Same Note as above
3PM: Mbrascatu w Andrea Algieri (60 mins)
4PM: Announce Festa Raffle Winners & Wine Wall Winners (30 mins)
4:30PM: Tony & The Goombas + Headliners (60 mins)
5:30PM: Closing Ceremonies (Ed Ferrero, Father Andrew & Tony La Stella)…30 mins
8PM: END OF FESTA
Event Location
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church –
2408 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97214