Festa Italiana Returns to Downtown Bryan for
Third Year – Free Italian Heritage Celebration
Information courtesy of |Destination Bryan + Blake Zeitman
Festa Italiana will once again transform Historic Downtown Bryan into a little slice of Italy on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 4:00 to 10:00 PM. Now in its third year, this beloved community event is free to attend and celebrates the deep Italian culture and heritage of the Brazos Valley. Food, wine, and beer will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Guests can look forward to authentic Italian food vendors, Messina Hof wines, a beer garden, artisan shopping, and family-friendly fun. The evening also features the Pasta Eating Contest for both adults and kids, and a Kids’ Zone with free activities including a bounce house, face painting, and more. From 7:00 to 10:00 PM, the festival will come alive with Rat Pack-style live music from the Brazos Valley Swing Coalition featuring Terry Price.
“This event is really about bringing our community together and celebrating the heritage of Bryan’s Italian community,” said Blake Zeitman, one of the event organizers. “We are thrilled to see how Festa Italiana has grown and are excited to share the flavors, music, and traditions of Italy right here in Downtown Bryan.”
The Festa weekend begins on Friday, September 19, with the return of the Festa Italiana Family-Style Dinner at Messina Hof Winery. Guests will enjoy a multi-course Italian dinner paired with award-winning Messina Hof wines in a beautiful vineyard setting. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here: Messina Hof Dinner Tickets
This year’s sponsors include:
- Messina Hof Winery (Presenting Sponsor)
- Christopher’s World Grille
- Destination Bryan
- Fritella’s Italian Café
- Scamardo’s
- Catalena Hatters
- Caffe Capri
- Lone Star Provisions
For more information about the event, to apply as a vendor, or to purchase dinner tickets,
please visit www.destinationbryan.com/festa-italiana/