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 11-14, 2026 with Music, Food, and Culture
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Thursday 5-11
Friday 5-11
Saturday 12-11
Sunday 12-9
Northern Kentucky’s favorite summer festival is back! Newport Italianfest returns June 11–14, 2026, taking over Newport Festival Park for four unforgettable days of Italian flavor, music, and celebration — and admission is FREE for all ages. Set along the stunning Ohio River between the Purple People and Taylor-Southgate Bridges, Italianfest brings together more than 120,000 guests each year for a high-energy celebration of Italian-American culture. From live music and authentic Italian eats to family fun and cultural experiences, every corner of the festival delivers big flavor and nonstop entertainment in a one-of-a-kind waterfront setting. Live Music Authentic Italian Cuisine Waterfront Vibes Fun for All Ages This is summer in Northern Kentucky — Italianfest style.
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
Corbo's
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Ravioli w/ Meatball – Frozen rolled pasta in sauce w/ meatball
Meatball Sub – 3 oz meatballs w/ mozzarella on 8" bun
Eggplant Rollatini – Sliced eggplant, breaded & rolled w/ ricotta, w/ pasta
Cheese Ravioli – Stuffed cheese & ricotta pasta
Stromboli – Various stuffed pizza pockets
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
Noche
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
Corbo's Bakery
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Cannoli
Hard shell filled w/ whipped sweet ricotta -
Cookie Boxes
Assorted Italian cookies -
Cassata Cake
Fresh strawberries, Italian sponge, custard cream -
Cake Slices
Assorted cake slices w/ buttercream -
Danish Pastries
Danish & puff pastries -
Eclairs / Cream Puffs
Custard-filled pastries
Strong's Pizza
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Assorted Wood-Fired Pizza Slices​
More to come!
2026 Entertainment Schedule
Thursday
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5:30–6:30 PM – Hank Mautner Band w/ Nancy James
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6:30–7:00 PM – Opening Ceremony – Hank Mautner Band to play National Anthem
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7:00–7:30 PM – Honored Italian-American Sons and Daughters Award
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7:30–8:30 PM – Moreno Fruzzetti with Hank Mautner Band
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9:00–11:00 PM – Local Band
Friday
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5:00–6:45 PM – Hank Mautner Band
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7:00–8:00 PM – Moreno Fruzzetti with Hank Mautner Band
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8:30–9:00 PM – Hank Mautner Band
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9:00–11:00 PM – Local Band
Saturday
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12:00–12:45 PM – Hank Mautner Band
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12:45–1:45 PM – Moreno Fruzzetti with Hank Mautner Band
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2:00–4:00 PM – Britney's Lipstick
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4:00–5:00 PM – Moreno Fruzzetti with Hank Mautner Band
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5:30–8:30 PM – Vinyl Countdown
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9:00–11:00 PM – Devou-Doo Daddies
Sunday
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12:00–2:00 PM – Hank Mautner Band
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2:00–3:00 PM – Moreno Fruzzetti with Hank Mautner Band
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4:00–5:30 PM – Devou-Doo Daddies
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6:00–9:00 PM – 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