Kick off Festa Italiana 2024 with an
Exclusive Dinner and Day of Festivities
Information courtesy of | Destination Bryan
Festa Italiana: An Italian Food and Heritage Festival in Downtown Bryan on June 8
Festa Italiana 2024, an Italian Food and Heritage Festival, is returning to Downtown Bryan on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 11 AM to 9 PM, bringing a family-friendly day filled with Italian food, entertainment, and cultural activities for the whole community to enjoy.
“With the success of the inaugural year of Festa Italiana, we began planning the 2024 Festa. We are excited to bring a bigger and better version to Aggieland with live music, more entertainment, and even more delicious food,” said Festa Italiana founder Blake Zeitman. “I hope you will come and join us for a fun-filled day and evening celebrating the heritage and food of our Italian neighbors.”
Festa Italiana Welcome Dinner at Messina Hof
Kick off the festivities with an exclusive dining experience at Messina Hof on Friday, June 7th from 6 PM to 9 PM. The Festa Italiana Welcome Dinner offers a five-course meal served family style, crafted by Chef Ezekiel Reissig and inspired by Blake Zeitman’s travels through Italy. Each course of the meal will be paired with local Messina Hof wine, and tickets will be available for purchase at https://www.destinationbryan.com/festa-italiana/ for $125/person.
“We are thrilled to host the Festa Italiana Welcome Dinner at Messina Hof to kickoff of the festival!” said Karen Bonarrigo. “This event is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our rich Italian heritage right here in Bryan, blending authentic Italian cuisine and award-winning Messina Hof wines with our renowned Texas hospitality. We are honored to be part of such a celebration of culture and community.”
Festa Italiana Event Activities
On Saturday, June 8th from 11 AM to 9 PM, join us for a full day of festivities in Downtown Bryan. Local businesses, in partnership with Destination Bryan, have curated a variety of activities to celebrate Italian culture.
Event Activities Includes:
- Italian Food Vendors
- Beer and Wine Gardens
- Bocce Ball Tournament
- Pasta Eating Contest
- Live Music and Entertainment
- Kid’s Crafts and Activities
- And more!
For a full list of events and activities visit https://www.destinationbryan.com/festa-italiana/.