20th Annual Feast of Little Italy

The long-awaited return of the Feast of Little Italy will celebrate its 20thAnniversary, a year full of gratitude on November 5-7, 2021. The cultural festival known for the Italian ambience, national Italian American entertainers, and authentic food will be offering free admission in honor of its 20th Anniversary to thank the community for all the support for the past two decades.  
Festival hours throughout the weekend, are: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday. Parking is Free. 
Now in its 20th year, the 'Feast of Little Italy' presented by Afla Romeo and Maserati of Stuart, promises a weekend filled with entertainment, food, and fun, served up Italian-style! Each year, the 'Feast of Little Italy' draws three generations of families with a promise to offer something special for everyone to enjoy and remember as they create memorable moments together that last a lifetime. 
"As I reflected on the past two decades, my heart is full of gratitude for the way in which our community received The Feast of Little Italy. With that being said and knowing all the hardships that all of us experienced one way or another through Covid, I felt it was important for me to make a gesture to show how thankful we are and that we are here for you, and we are one community together said Jerry Somma, Founder and Producer of the Festival.
Cheers to the next 20 years, we will offer three new areas for the festival. The Peroni Bar, the Aperol Spritz Piazza and the Voga Prosecco and Bellini Lounge, a great place to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of The Feast.

Experience national and local chefs that come out to the Feast of Little Italy and demonstrate how to cook specialty Italian dishes. This year, The La Cucina Galbani® Cooking stage will be featured on the main stage runway style leading into the open-air lawn seating for everyone to enjoy. On Saturday and Sunday Galbani's "kitchen" with will be filled with nationally known chefs like most notable, Galbani Celebrity Chef Marco Sciortino from the hit TV show "Come Dine with Me," and local favorites Erik Pettersen from Evo, and Anthony Acampa from "Fats Where the Flavor is", and Nina Tomasik from Nina's Fresh Bakery, and Chef Thomas from Tavern Pi as they create special Italian dishes right before your eyes! 

New this year, you can reserve party options with a Private VIP Villa located near the stage for your enjoyment including a large table, ten seats, complimentary bottle of wine and waiter/waitress service or enjoy reserved pod seating with four chairs, table and including waiter/waitress service.
For the entire family, there will be rides and games for all ages. Little Smiles will be on site with fun kid's activities.
Entertainment:
The Feast is pleased to announce the return of its fabulous Master of Ceremonies - Virginia Sinicki, on-air personality from the KVJ show on 979WRMF. 
The celebration kicks off on stage with a Friday night freestyle party with Angelo Venuto and featuring Cynthia known with her 90's hits "Dreamboy/Dreamgirl", "Change on Me", "Endless Nights", and "Thief of Hearts", and Nyasia with "Who's Got Your Love". These electronic sounds will have everyone dancing to the music spinning by DJ Anthony Mangini.
Saturday Night Fever will be in the air with The Original Studio 54 Band (11-piece) performing discos greatest hits. Also performing, from The Voice, pop sensation, Austin Giorgio and from KC and the Sunshine Band, Maria DeCrecenzo.
Sunday will be a special day at the Feast, as headlining will be The Mystics who will pay tribute to our friend, Tommy Mara who passed away this year. Come hear music from the 50's and 60's that rocked the charts with doo wop hits. The Mystics known for their golden classics "Hushabye", Don't Take the Stars", and more! Also performing will be local soprano, Lorrianna Colozzo and young sensation, Aviana Rossi and a Feast Favorite, Franco Corso.
The Food - Now that's Italian! 
With every step you take in Abacoa, visitors will find food vendors serving up authentic Italian dishes-from fresh pasta, pizza in brick ovens, sausage and peppers, fried raviolis, and newplant-based food. Then, enjoy not-to-be-missed Italian dessert with homemade zeppole's with powdered sugar, sfogliatella, and cannoli. Josephs Classic Market will be featured to enjoy many of their specialty items. If Italian food is what you crave, then the Feast is the place to be.

About Little Smiles - The Feast of Little Italy's official Charity: 
The Feast is committed each year to support Little Smiles, an organization that works tirelessly to bring smiles to the faces of children by giving kids the chance to be kids during difficult times. The nonprofit provides gifts and fun activities to children impacted by serious illness, homelessness, or tragedy. To learn more visit, www.littlesmilesfl.org.