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𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 — 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 & 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
📅 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 & 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, November 13-14
🕚 𝟭𝟭 𝗮.𝗺.–𝟲 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆
📍 Fountain Park, 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮, 𝗙𝗟
🎉 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Come gather around the fountain in Fountain Park becomes our Italian town square for two days of delicious food, music, family traditions, and friendship.
Hosted by Buona Fortuna Lodge 2835 of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, Festa Italiana celebrates our 16th Festa and the Lodge’s 20th anniversary. Whether Italy is part of your heritage or simply a place you love, there’s a seat at our table for you.
🍝 COME HUNGRY: EXPLORE OUR FOOD BOOTHS
Find your favorites as you make your way around the square:
• Shrimp Scampi Napoletano
• Spaghetti and Meatballs
• Lasagna
• Italian Beef Sandwiches
• Meatball Sandwiches
• Italian Sausage Sandwiches
• Carrabba’s Pizza
🍪 A LITTLE SUGAR, A LOT OF LOVE
Before the Festa begins, our Buona Fortuna families gather to bake, share recipes, and swap stories. Visit our Dessert Tent to enjoy the cookies and cakes they’ve prepared for you:
• Biscotti: anise, almond, chocolate chip, and chocolate espresso
• Italian cookies: limoncello, almond, butter, ricotta, sesame, Italian wedding cookies (cocoons), and brownie cookies
• Pizzelle: almond, anise, chocolate, lemon, pistachio, and vanilla
• Limoncello cake
Cannoli and tiramisu will be available in their own shared tent—another sweet stop on your Festa journey!
☕ COFFEE, ITALIAN SODA & BEVERAGES
Enjoy espresso and Italian specialty coffees from our Coffee Booth, stop for a refreshing Italian soda, or gather with friends in our Italian Beer Garden. Wine, beer, soda, and water will also be available.
🍷 A JOURNEY THROUGH ITALY, ONE GLASS AT A TIME
Join Valentino Ruffo for a Wine Education/Tour of Italy experience. Val brings extensive wine knowledge and a love of sharing it, helping you discover how soil, climate, and landscape influence what you smell and taste.
Explore Italy’s diverse wine regions through your senses, then find a new favorite among our selections.
Wine flights feature three 2 oz pours for $9 and will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Select wines will also be available for purchase to enjoy at the Festa.
Find Val’s presentation schedule at the festival.
🎶 MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AROUND THE GAZEBO
Enjoy an entertainment lineup featuring:
• Pensacola Opera on Friday
• Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti in a featured set on Saturday, November 14 only
• Professional Pensacola Symphony musicians with participation by members of the Pensacola Youth Symphony on Saturday
• Buona Fortuna Lodge Italian Cultural Dance Group
Performance times and schedule updates will be shared as the Festa approaches.
🌸 WATCH OUR TRADITIONS COME TO LIFE
Visit our demonstration booths for:
• Pizzelle making
• Pasta making
• Pottery
Meet the people sharing these traditions and discover the care and skill behind their work.
👨👩👧👦 EXPLORE THE SQUARE
Make time for the Kids Zone, practice bocce, browse the Mercato and Italian Souvenirs Tent, and stop by our Membership Booth to learn about joining the Buona Fortuna family.
🎁 SILENT AUCTION & CASH PRIZE DRAWING
Browse our silent auction’s gift baskets and gift certificates, and participate in the cash prize drawing in support of the Lodge’s community programs.
At the Wine Flights Booth, bid on a Private Wine Class for up to 20 guests, generously donated by Total Wine & More.
For this wine-class auction:
• Bidding opens Friday, November 13 at 11 a.m.
• Bidding closes Saturday, November 14 at 5 p.m.
• Bids must be submitted in person at the Wine Flights Booth.
• Winner need not be present to win.
The Festa continues until 6 p.m. both days!
❤️ FROM OUR FAMILIES TO YOURS
Festa Italiana supports Buona Fortuna Lodge’s scholarship, charitable, and cultural programs.
Bring your folding chair, choose your favorite foods and desserts, enjoy the music, and drink in the day with Buona Fortuna. Come with friends, bring the family, and take a little taste of Italy home with you.
Admission is FREE. Food, beverages, and other purchases are separate.
Hosted by Buona Fortuna Lodge 2835, Pensacola, FL
Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America
Mark yourself “Going,” invite your friends, and meet us around the gazebo!
Please enjoy responsibly.
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Fountain Park, S Alcaniz St,Pensacola,FL,United States
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