Festa Italiana, presented by the Sons and Daughters of Italy

The Joseph B. Franzalia, Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge #2422, is buzzing with activity preparing for our 34th Annual FESTA ITALIANA that will take place October 10th and 11th (Columbus Day Weekend). 

Come join us and be "Italian for the weekend".  Feast on our homemade Italian foods, desserts, cookies, Italian beers and coffee. 

The FESTA runs from 5:00-9:00 PM on Friday night, the 10th, and from 11:00 AM 'til 8:00 PM on Saturday, the 11th. 

We have Italian novelty gifts, a variety of vendors from around our area, a silent auction, corn-hole games and bocce (if you'd like to give it a try).  

Non-stop entertainment will fill the air with song as ROCKERS 4 LIFE take the stage on Friday evening from 6:00-9:00 PM, the Tarantella Dancers and Eh! Cumpari Musicians will also put on a show just before 6:00 PM. 

Saturday will feature music by SOMETHING FISHY from 12:00 NOON 'til 6:00 PM and the ever popular BLUES BROTHERS take the stage from 6:00-8:00 PM.  The Tarantella Dancers and Eh! Cumpari Musicians will do two shows on Saturday, at 2:00 PM and at 6:00 PM. 

You don't want to miss any of the fun, so mark your calendar, bring the whole family to FESTA ITALIANA 2014, our annual street party at our Lodge at 808 South Drive in Ft. Walton Beach.  Your participation will help support three local charities who will be the recipients of our FESTA proceeds:  AMI KIDS OF THE EMERALD COAST, INC., FRESH START FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, and CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF NW FLORIDA. 

Looking forward to seeing you there.