Annual Italian Heritage Festival

Start: Saturday, October 21, 2023 11:00AM
End: Saturday, October 21, 2023 4:00PM

The IACHH is once again, pleased to present the 13th Annual Italian Heritage Festival, on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, on Hilton Head Island, SC. Offering something for everyone, the Festival grows each year, expanding on the Italian-American cultural experience, with food, wine, family activities, and live music. “People call constantly asking for the date so they can mark their calendars,” says Festival chair, Paul Caimano, who expects thousands of attendees again this year. “We keep growing every year, and still we manage to keep our ticket and booth prices reasonable for our vendors and attendees.” Notably, the gate fee of $6/person (free to children under 10), and free parking have remained the same for the past five [?] years. As in years past, food booths will line the pathways at Honey Horn with local restaurants serving up portions of their signature dishes, while IACHH volunteers will prepare traditional Italian favorites like manicotti, cannolis and zeppoles. There are also educational booths, a Kid’s Zone, and Italian arts and crafts. Entertainment for the day will feature live music from the Hilton Head Big Band, and competitions including grape stomping, and pizza eating. For the first time ever, the IACHH presents Legio XIIII Gemina, a Roman Legion encampment, with historical Centurion re-enactors in authentic military dress who will demonstrate ancient Roman games and exercises and answer questions. Also, shop and bid at the famous Festival Silent Auction featuring an array of items such as rounds of golf, popular restaurant gift certificates, art, jewelry, gift baskets, boat rides, merchandise, and trips. Tickets are $6 at the gate (free for children under 10), and in advance online at https://www.iachh.org/italian-heritage-festival. Parking is free (handicap parking is available). If you have questions, contact Paul Caimano at paccomkt@aol.com, or 412-897-1148.