WARREN The 40th annual Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival is set to begin August 7 in Downtown Warren. This year's festival is scheduled to start with a 4:00p.m. ribbon cutting at Courthouse Square and will run through August 10. The four-day event, sponsored by the Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival Committee, celebrates the Italian culture and heritage of the valley. 

"We not only hope to preserve the memories and traditions of our families, but also to build a tradition for our young generation," the committee says on their website.

Mahoning Avenue and Market Street at Courthouse Square will be closed for the festival, beginning at 6:00 pm on August 7. All vehicles are advised to be moved by 5:00p.m. August 7 to avoid being towed.

High Street and North Park Avenue are still open.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Thursday August 7  4:00 PM  - 11:00 PM

Welcome

4:00 PM - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Main Entrance (Across from Best Western)

5:45  - 11:00 PM - Bocce Tournament

CAFFE ITALIANO
Center of the festival

Italian cookies and pastries / Homemade Meatball Sandwich / Wine Slushies

Cultural Heritage Displays (on the grounds in front of the courthouse)

4:00 - 10:00 PM

BEER TENT

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Rex Taneri Orchestra

MAIN STAGE?

6:00 pm Pageants
? Junior Princess

Junior Miss Italian

Miss Italian

 

Friday August 8  11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

5:45 PM  - 11:00 PM - Bocce Tournament

CAFFE ITALIANO
Center of the festival

Italian cookies and pastries / Homemade Meatball Sandwich / Wine Slushies

Cultural Heritage Display (on the grounds in front of the courthouse

11:00 am - 10:00 PM

BEER TENT

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - DJ Tom Angelo

MAIN STAGE

7:30 PM  - 10:30 PM House Band

 

 

Saturday August 9   11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Bocce Tournament

2:00 PM - Morra Tournament

Gazebo

11:00am - 12:45 pm Wine registration

1:00 pm Wine Tasting Competition

(For Homemade Wines)

CAFFE ITALIANO
Center of the festival

Italian cookies and pastries / Homemade Meatball Sandwich / Wine Slushies

Cultural Heritage Displays (on the grounds in front of the courthouse)

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

BEER TENT

1:00 - 5:00 PM Jim Frank Combo?

7:00 - 11:00 PM - Guys Without Ties

MAIN STAGE

12:00 - 1:00 PM Registration for the Meatball eating contest

1:30  Meatball eating contest

3:00 PM Tiny King & Queen

6:00 - 7:00 Mirella the Musician

7:30 - 8:45 PM? Lights Out

9:15-10:45 PM Rat Pack

10:45 Fireworks

 

 

Sunday August 10   11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

9:40 AM - Procession Formation  (Culture Tent)
9:50 AM - Blessed Virgin Procession                 

10:00 AM - Outdoor Italian Mass (Main Stage)

11:15 AM - Continental Breakfast (Beer Tent)

9:00 AM - Boccee Tournament

2:00 PM - Parade

CAFFE ITALIANO
Center of the festival

Italian cookies and pastries / Homemade Meatball Sandwich / Wine Slushies

Cultural Heritage Displays (on the grounds in front of the courthouse)

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

BEER TENT

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - The Vegas Band

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM - Dueling Pianos

MAIN STAGE

6:00 - 7:00 PM - Mirella the Musician

?7:30 PM - 8:45 PM - Rat Pack

9:15 - 10:45 - Lights Out