Newport’s famous Italianfest starts Thursday at 5 p.m. and runs through Sunday at 9 p.m. It’s the 26th.
Get ready for a gastronomical extravaganza and lots of fun.
Admission is free.
The schedule is:
June 8 to June 11
Thur & Fri 5 – 11 p.m.,
Sat 11 a.m.- 11 p.m .
Sun Noon – 9 p.m.
Named a Top 20 Event for June by the Southeast Tourism Society and held along Newport’s Riverboat Row between the Purple People and Taylor-Southgate Bridges, the festival has authentic Italian food and live Italian music performed by entertainers from around the nation and from “the old country,” a Golf Outing, and a Family Photo Booth showcasing the history of Italian families that settled in Newport generations ago.
The Second Annual Lauren Hill 5K Spaghetti Run will be on Saturday at 10 a.m.
Other fun includes a pizza eating contest, a cooking contest, games, and rides for the little ones.
Events kick off with a Bocci Ball Tournament at Pompilio’s Restaurant on Wednesday.
The event averages over 100,000 visitors.