Festa Italiana

10/06/2025

We’ve got another exciting weekend coming up in Irving, TX. Whether you are looking for concerts, happy hours, culinary or cultural events, look no further

09/22/2025

🎉🇮🇹 Grazie mille, Bryan! 🇮🇹🎉

What an incredible night at Festa Italiana 2025! From the amazing food and wine to the live music, kids’ activities, and pasta-eating fun — this event was truly a celebration of community, culture, and heritage.

✨ A huge thank you to everyone who came out and joined us in Historic Downtown Bryan. Your energy and enthusiasm make this event so special year after year.

🙌 To our vendors: thank you for bringing your talents, creativity, and incredible food and goods to share with the community.

💛 And to our sponsors: this event wouldn’t be possible without you. Special thanks to:

Messina Hof Winery
Destination Bryan, Texas
Catalena Hatters
Scamardo's
Frittella Italian Cafe
Caffé Capri
Zeitman’s Grocery Store

We are so proud to celebrate the Italian heritage of Bryan together — and we can’t wait to see you all again next year!

09/19/2025

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Festa champion? 🥇

Two fan-favorite competitions are happening at Festa Italiana 2025 — and they’re FREE to enter with cash prizes for the winners!

👉 Pasta Eating Contest (provided by Caffé Capri)

Kids & Adult divisions

How fast can YOU twirl, slurp, and finish your pasta plate?

👉 Meatball Relay Race

Like the classic egg-and-spoon race… but with meatballs!

Open to all ages — it’s as hilarious as it is competitive.

Tag your competition crew below 👇

09/19/2025

👏👏👏

Festa Italiana is back this weekend to celebrate Bryan's Italian heritage! 🇮🇹

🍝 Festa Italiana in Historic Downtown Bryan
🗓️ Saturday, September 20th from 4-10 PM
➡️ Free festival with a pasta eating contest, kids' zone, Italian food, wine, and live music! Stop by Zeitman’s Grocery Store for exclusive specials and dishes.

🍷 Dining Experience at Messina Hof Winery
🗓️ Friday, September 19th at 6PM
➡️ Enjoy a five-course meal paired with local wine the night before the festival!

🎥 WATCH: https://tinyurl.com/4p5vuxbz
📷: Destination Bryan, Texas

09/17/2025

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of authentic Italian food, Messina Hof wines, ice-cold beer, live Rat Pack-style music, kids’ activities, and of course… the famous pasta eating contest! 🍝🎶🍷

This event is FREE to attend — just bring your appetite, your famiglia, and your love for all things Italian.

💬 We want to hear from YOU! Does your family have Italian roots or traditions? Drop your story in the comments and let’s celebrate our shared heritage together.

📍 Downtown Bryan
🗓 Saturday, September 20 | 4–10 PM

09/15/2025

🎉✨ The wait is almost over! ✨🎉

This Saturday, September 20, Downtown Bryan will transform into a little slice of Italy for the third annual Festa Italiana from 4–10 PM!

Come hungry and ready for:
🍝 Authentic Italian food vendors
🍷 Award-winning Messina Hof wines & local craft beer
🎶 Live Rat Pack-style music from the Brazos Valley Swing Coalition featuring Terry Price (7–10 PM)
👧 A FREE Kids’ Zone with bounce house, face painting & crafts
🍴 Our famous Pasta Eating Contest (for adults and kids!)

The event is FREE to attend — just bring your friends, family, and an appetite for food, fun, and community.

📍 Historic Downtown Bryan
🗓 Saturday, September 20 | 4–10 PM

Tag your festa crew below — we’ll see you Saturday!

09/09/2025

🍷✨ Tickets are going FAST! ✨🍷

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Festa Italiana Family-Style Dinner at Messina Hof Winery on Friday, September 19.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of incredible Italian food paired with award-winning local Texas wine — all shared family-style under the stars at one of the state’s most iconic wineries.

🎟 Seats are limited, so grab your tickets now before they’re gone!
👉 https://www.exploretock.com/messina-hof-estate/event/private/7d6f66e5-48b5-472c-99e3-a39f0b8b0d13?fbclid=IwY2xjawMtDNhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExM1BvMjJ4QUxSRDZWQkpSAR77wB6WDDV-Ux8Zz0l2S0nyHigWnPoGTfmQuAQH8Iwc3__osDDj96q5PFTqZw_aem_JIC1D50udRJP9br0BK3GuA

09/02/2025

Good news! We've extended our Vendor Application deadline to September 7! There is still time to apply to be part of this year's event.

Apply here ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://form.jotform.com/240376249362055

08/21/2025

Just under 30 days until the Festa Italiana 2025 presented by Messina Hof Winery Family Dinner at Messina Hof Winery! 🍝🍷

Tickets are going fast - get them today!