Festa Italiana
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 4:00PM - 10:00PM
Join us in Historic Downtown Bryan for Festa Italiana — A Food & Heritage Festival presented by Messina Hof Winery!
Experience free, family-friendly fun with a pasta eating contest, delicious Italian food vendors, and live entertainment!
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Beer Tent Sponsor:
Frittella Italian Cafe
Wine Tent Sponsor:
Messina Hof Winery
Pasta Eating Contest Sponsor:
Caffé Capri
Neighborhood Sponsors:
Catalena Hatters
Christopher's World Grille
Destination Bryan
Scamardo
Festa Italiana 2025
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 | 4:00-10:00 PM
Food & Drinks
- Sip on award-winning Messina Hof wines and brews from the beer garden
- Savor authentic Italian dishes from local restaurants like Caffe Capri, Frittella's, and Zeitman's Grocery Store
- Enjoy sweet treats from local vendors
Actitivies
Pasta-Eating Contest + Kids’ Zone
- Join in the pasta-eating contest with rounds for kids and adults!
- In The Kids' Zone:
- Bounce house
- Face painting
- Kids' crafts
Live Music
7:00–10:00PM
As the sun sets, Downtown Bryan will come alive with live Rat Pack-style music performed by the Brazos Valley Swing Coalition featuring Terry Price, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of music, food, and community.
Street closures will be in place from noon to midnight.
- Main Street from 24rd Street to William J. Bryan
- 24th Street from Tabor to Bryan Avenue
Free street parking is available in marked spaces outside street closure areas.
The Roy Kelly Parking Garage is located at 200 East 27th Street and offers paid parking as well.