
Join us for celebrating our
Italian Heritage at Newport's Italianfest
Newport's Riverboat Row
For more info 859-292-3666

FREE ADMISSION
June 9 5-11pm
June 10 5-11pm
June 11 12-11pm
June 12 12-9pm

In the fall of 1991, Mayor Thomas Guidugli and Commissioner Jerry Peluso recognized a need in the community for a family-oriented event, which would celebrate the region’s rich cultural history and reflect the pride that Newport citizens have for their community. Their commitment to making that vision a reality evolved into the establishment of Newport’s Italianfest.
The City-sponsored event is produced by a core of dedicated volunteers who, every year, create a little bit of Italy here in Newport.
Italianfest has evolved from a rather modest event with only five food
vendors and 5,000 visitors into one of the region's liveliest and family-oriented festivals. Over 120,000 visitors are expected to attend.
This year it will again be held on Riverboat Row between the Taylor-Southgate and the Purple People Bridges (below Newport on the Levee/Aquarium).
You can enjoy many internationally recognized Italian and other local
musicians while taking in the sites along Newport’s riverfront. Many of the
area’s most popular Italian restaurants and vendors provide authentic
Italian cuisine and the children are entertained by rides, puppet shows, and
games. One of the most popular aspects of the event is the display of historic
photographs of the Italian families who settled in our community.
Authentic Italian Fare









Food Vendors
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Serving:
- Distasi Lasagna
- Distasi Meatless Lasagna
- Pasta Salad
- Garlic Bread Sticks
- Penne with Meatballs
- Distasi Marinara Sauce
- Italian Flag Cookie

More Vendors:

Anthonys
Canoli's
Col Pumps
Italian Cookies
Papa John's
Royal Roman
Sweet Tooth
Tony's
Entertainment
J&T's Italian ice

Pagano's
Serving:
- Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
- Stuffed Grilled Portobello
- Italian Chili
- Italian Ribbon Fries
- Funnel Cakes
- Fresh Bruschetta

THURSDAY, JUNE 9
5:00pm-7:00pm:
7:00pm-7:30pm: Opening Ceremony
7:30pm-8:00pm: Honored Italian-American Sons & Daughters Award
8:00pm-11:00pm:
FRIDAY, JUNE 10
5:00pm-7:00pm:
7:00pm-8:00pm:
8:00pm-9:00pm:
9:00pm-11:00pm:
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
12:00pm-2:00pm:
2:00pm-3:00pm:
3:00pm-4:00pm:
4:00pm-5:00pm:
5:30pm-8:30pm:
9:00pm-11:00pm:
SUNDAY, JUNE 12
12:00pm-1:00pm:
1:00pm-2:00pm:
2:00pm-4:30pm:
4:30pm-5:30pm:
6:00pm-9:00pm:
Family Fun




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.
