Olean's Festa Italiana Sat. & Sun.
The Festa Italiana is held on the third weekend of July in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The two-day festival will be held on the grounds of St. John’s Church in Olean and is kicked off with a Mass at 11:00am on Saturday. Festival hours are Saturday 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM and Sunday 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Originating in 1983 as a neighborhood block party, Festa Italiana has been an annual event for many years, with a dual purpose of raising extra money for parish needs, and of celebrating the rich cultural background in the parish and the surrounding neighborhoods of North Olean. “Festa” has grown into not only a parish tradition, but also an Olean tradition; a joyful summer celebration of ethnic foods and entertainment. Friends and family from all over are reunited as vacations, home visits, and reunions often coincide.
All proceeds of Festa Italiana are used exclusively for the spiritual, physical, and academic life of St. John’s parish.
As always, the food is a major attraction. Meatball and Italian Sausage sandwiches, pizza, pasta fagioli, polenta, cannolis, and the famous fried dough are just some of the highlights. Attendees are encouraged to bring their appetite!
Children will find plenty of fun with the carnival rides, games of skill, and crafts. Adults can take their chances at the Poker Wheel or pull tabs. Be sure to check out the all the raffles and pick up a Festa t-shirt. All ages are welcome to participate in the annual Week Rogers Memorial Bocce Tournament.
$10,000 in Cash Gifts will be awarded on Sunday afternoon. Only 500 shares will be issued at $50 per share. The shares often sell out before the weekend, so don’t wait! They can be purchased from parishioners or through the church office.
Highlights of the entertainment include Dick Otto & his Orchestra kicking things off on Saturday afternoon. At 3pm the North Olean’s own Larry Lewicki Band will perform. On Saturday evening features the return of Nick Battistella & the Songs of Frank Sinatra. The headline act is nationally renowned Nik & the Nice Guys. Billed as America’s #1 party band, Nik features 11 multi-talented musician/performers including female singer/dancers and a horn section.
Scott Douglas will be broadcasting live from the festival from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday on 100.1 The HERO.
On Sunday afternoon, Nick Battistella returns for a second set and The Soul Providers will be performing classic R & B tunes from The Temptations to Hall & Oates from 1:30-5pm.
St. John’s Church is located at 931 North Union Street in Olean, NY.
Originating in 1983 as a neighborhood block party, Festa Italiana has been an annual event for many years, with a dual purpose of raising extra money for parish needs, and of celebrating the rich cultural background in the parish and the surrounding neighborhoods of North Olean. “Festa” has grown into not only a parish tradition, but also an Olean tradition; a joyful summer celebration of ethnic foods and entertainment. Friends and family from all over are reunited as vacations, home visits, and reunions often coincide.
All proceeds of Festa Italiana are used exclusively for the spiritual, physical, and academic life of St. John’s parish.
As always, the food is a major attraction. Meatball and Italian Sausage sandwiches, pizza, pasta fagioli, polenta, cannolis, and the famous fried dough are just some of the highlights. Attendees are encouraged to bring their appetite!
Children will find plenty of fun with the carnival rides, games of skill, and crafts. Adults can take their chances at the Poker Wheel or pull tabs. Be sure to check out the all the raffles and pick up a Festa t-shirt. All ages are welcome to participate in the annual Week Rogers Memorial Bocce Tournament.
$10,000 in Cash Gifts will be awarded on Sunday afternoon. Only 500 shares will be issued at $50 per share. The shares often sell out before the weekend, so don’t wait! They can be purchased from parishioners or through the church office.
Highlights of the entertainment include Dick Otto & his Orchestra kicking things off on Saturday afternoon. At 3pm the North Olean’s own Larry Lewicki Band will perform. On Saturday evening features the return of Nick Battistella & the Songs of Frank Sinatra. The headline act is nationally renowned Nik & the Nice Guys. Billed as America’s #1 party band, Nik features 11 multi-talented musician/performers including female singer/dancers and a horn section.
Scott Douglas will be broadcasting live from the festival from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday on 100.1 The HERO.
On Sunday afternoon, Nick Battistella returns for a second set and The Soul Providers will be performing classic R & B tunes from The Temptations to Hall & Oates from 1:30-5pm.
St. John’s Church is located at 931 North Union Street in Olean, NY.
.jpg)
Comments