Kenosha Italian Fest 2025: Celebrating Culture, Community, and Tradition on the Lakefront

The Italian American Society of Kenosha is proud to announce the inaugural Kenosha Italian Fest, a two-day celebration of Italian culture, community, and tradition at Celebration Place on Kenosha’s beautiful lakefront.

The festival will feature authentic Italian cuisine, live music on two stages, family-friendly games, cultural experiences, and special attractions that honor Kenosha’s rich Italian heritage.

Kenosha Italian Fest Event Highlights

Saturday, September 20

• 12:00 PM – Kenoshans of Italian Descent & Friends Walking Parade
• 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Live Music on Two Stages
• 2:00 & 4:00 PM – Authentic Italian Cooking Demonstrations with Mary Radigan
• 6:00 PM – Authentic Italian Cooking Demonstration with Maria Fioravanti
• Sunset – Italian Pride Venetian Night Boat Parade
• After Dark – Fireworks Spectacular

Sunday, September 21

• 10:00 AM – Outdoor Catholic Mass
• 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Live Music on Two Stages
• 2:00 & 4:00 PM – Authentic Italian Cooking Demonstrations with Salvatore Cardamone
• 5:00 PM – $10,000 Grand Raffle Drawing

All weekend long, guests can enjoy bites and beverages, live music, family fun, cooking demonstrations, cultural exhibits, and more.

“We are excited to bring our Kenosha Community together to celebrate our wonderful Italian culture! Join us for the parade, joyful camaraderie, excellent food & libations, great music, wide assortment of games, Kenosha Italian history, cooking demonstrations, fireworks, Sunday Mass, and other tremendous festival attractions!” – Marty Pitts, Sr., President of Italian American Society of Kenosha

The festival is made possible thanks to nearly 250 dedicated volunteers and the generous support of local families and businesses. Special thanks to our top sponsors:

• Platinum Sponsors: Tenuta’s Deli, David Trotta Barnes & Dr. Francesca DeRose, Natalie & Dennis Troha Family, In Honor of Cesare & Antonia Tenuta by Carmelo Tenuta & Family
• Power Sponsor: Dr. Neil Shepler
• Main Stage Talent Sponsor: Froedtert South
• Second Stage Talent Sponor & Food Tent: Dr. Arvind Ahuja
• Fireworks Co-Sponsors: CJW and Misurelli Sorenson Heating & Air Conditioning

Music Lineup: View Here

Join us on the lakefront to experience the heart of Italy right here in Kenosha!