Columbus Italian Festival
in Columbus, Ohio
The Columbus Italian Festival is celebrating its 29th year.
Photos Courtesy of the Columbus Italian Festival
Dates:
- Friday, October 10, 2008 from 5:00PM to 11:00PM;
- Saturday, October 11, 2008 from Noon - 11:00PM;
- Sunday, October 12, 2008 from Noon - 6PM
- Schedule to be announced
Location: St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church (Outdoors)
720 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Fr. Marrapese's intitation of the festival in 1980
made a difference in the lives of the Italian community and St. Johns.
His proposed theme was "Faith - Family - Friends." He later explained when asked, these are the three elements representative
of the basic characteristics of Italians' and their community.
With an overwhelming crowd of over ten thousand people in 1980, the festival is still going strong today.
Photos Courtesy of the Columbus Italian Festival
You'll find live entertainment, Italian dancing, and lots of great food. There's also a great kid's area and market areas.
For more information, visit the official Web site for the Columbus Italian Festival.
