Join us for celebrating our
Italian Heritage at Newport's Italianfest
Newport's Riverboat Row
For more info 859-292-3666
Newport Italianfest Set to Delight Visitors June 12-15 with Music, Food, and Culture
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Thursday 5-11
Friday 5-11
Saturday 12-11
Sunday 12-9
One of Northern Kentucky’s most beloved summer traditions is back. Newport Italianfest will transform Newport Festival Park into a vibrant celebration of Italian culture, food, and entertainment from June 12–15, 2025 — with free admission for all ages. Set along the picturesque Ohio River between the Purple People and Taylor-Southgate Bridges, the festival welcomes over 120,000 attendees annually and showcases the best of Italian-American heritage through live music, authentic cuisine, family-friendly attractions, and historical exhibits.
Authentic Italian Fare
Food Vendors
Pagano's
Italian Grill
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Stuffed Shells w/ 3 cheeses, meat, fresh-made sauce
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Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
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Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
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Italian Chili made w/ Italian cut green beans, zucchini, meat
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Bruschetta w/fresh toasted bread, mozzarella, tomato, basil
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Italian ribbon fries topped w/ marinara and parmesan cheese
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Funnel Cakes
Pompilio's
Since 1933
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Build your own Pasta
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Choice of Spaghetti or Penne Pasta
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Choice of Marinara, or Alfredo
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ADD ON: Meatball, Sausage or Chicken
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Chicken Parmigiana
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Italian Hoagie w/ chips
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(Meatball or Chicken Parmigiana)
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Sausage Pepper and Onion App
Royal Roman's
Roadhouse
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Italian Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
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Meat Balls-on-a-stick w/ Sauce or Cheese
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Crabby Lobster Mac & Cheese
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Fettuccine Alfredo - Add Chicken or Shrimp
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Mobster Mozzarella Meatball Flatbread
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Garlic Parmesan Fries
Shrimp Lips
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Blackened Chicken Pasta
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Fried Shrimp Pasta
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Meatball Philly & Fries
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Meatball Pasta
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Lobster Fries
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Southern Mac & Cheese
Italian Tenderloins
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Italian Tenderloins
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Ribbon Fries
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Corn Dogs
Italian Steakburgers
Gregorio’s
Bistro
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Arancini
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San Celia
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Toasted Ravioli
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Deep Fried Oreos
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Mozzarella Sticks
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Tortellini Salad
Strong's Pizza
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Assorted Wood-Fired Pizza Slices​
Tony's
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Italian Sausage
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Onion Rings
CCS Empanadas
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Empanada Bologneses
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Empanada Pepperoni & Cheese
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Empanada Ham & Cheese
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Chicken Empanada
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Ricotta & Spinach Empanada
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Churros
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Italian Steakburgers
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Italian Garlic Fries
Cannolis
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Cannoli
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Classic​
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Chocolate Chip
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Sprinkles
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2025 Entertainment Schedule
2025 Entertainment Schedule
Thursday
5-6:30pm- Pete Wagner Band
5:30-8:00pm London Scholle-Strolling Accordion Player
6:30-7pm- Opening Ceremony
7-7:30pm Honored Italian-American Sons and Daughter Award
7:30-8:30- Moreno Fruzzetti
9-11pm- Vinyl Countdown
Friday
5-6:45pm- Pete Wagner Band
5:30-8- Matt Tolentino- Strolling Accordion Player
6:45pm- Honored Italian-American Sons and Daughter Award
7-8pm- Moreno Fruzzetti
8-8:45pm- Pete Wagner Band
9-11pm- Matt Tolentino Band
Saturday
12-12:45pm- Pete Wagner Band
12:45- 1:45 pm- Moreno Fruzzetti
2-4pm- Matt Tolentino Strolling Accordion Player
2-4pm- Swan
4-5pm- Moreno Fruzzetti
5:30- 8:30pm- That One Party Band
6-8:30pm- Matt Tolentino Strolling Accordion Player
9-11pm- Dr. Zoot
Sunday
12-1:30pm- Pete Wagner Band
2-4pm- Matt Tolentino Strolling Accordion Player
1:30-2:30pm- Moreno Fruzzetti
3-5:30pm- Dr. Zoot
2-4pm and 6-8:30pm- Matt Tolentino Strolling Accordion Player
6-9pm- Naked Karate Girls
Family Fun
$10.00 Wrisband
to Play All Day
Italian Food
Enjoy samplings of authentic Italian fare of many local hot spots
Italian Heritage
Celebrate
Join us as we celebrate our Italian heritage not just with food and drink but with history. Visit our photo tent to see a little about the great families that put so much effort into building this great community.
What to do?
LOCATION & CONTACT
Riverboat Row Newport, KY 41071
Parking
For more information or to become a vendor
submit your request here.
PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION
101 W 4th Street
Newport, KY 41071
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Newport on the Levve
Parking Garage
1 Levee Way
Newport, KY 41071
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Riverboat Row
Newport, Ky 41071