Festa Italiana

Italian Festival 2025 We’ve got another exciting weekend coming up in Irving, TX. Whether you are looking for concerts, happy hours, culinary or cultural events, look no further

🎉🇮🇹 Grazie mille, Bryan! 🇮🇹🎉

What an incredible night at Festa Italiana 2025! From the amazing food and wine to the live music, kids’ activities, and pasta-eating fun — this event was truly a celebration of community, culture, and heritage.

✨ A huge thank you to everyone who came out and joined us in Historic Downtown Bryan. Your energy and enthusiasm make this event so special year after year.

🙌 To our vendors: thank you for bringing your talents, creativity, and incredible food and goods to share with the community.

💛 And to our sponsors: this event wouldn’t be possible without you. Special thanks to:

Messina Hof Winery
Destination Bryan, Texas
Catalena Hatters
Scamardo's
Frittella Italian Cafe
Caffé Capri
Zeitman’s Grocery Store

We are so proud to celebrate the Italian heritage of Bryan together — and we can’t wait to see you all again next year!

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Festa champion? 🥇

Two fan-favorite competitions are happening at Festa Italiana 2025 — and they’re FREE to enter with cash prizes for the winners!

👉 Pasta Eating Contest (provided by Caffé Capri)

Kids & Adult divisions

How fast can YOU twirl, slurp, and finish your pasta plate?

👉 Meatball Relay Race

Like the classic egg-and-spoon race… but with meatballs!

Open to all ages — it’s as hilarious as it is competitive.

Tag your competition crew below 👇

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of authentic Italian food, Messina Hof wines, ice-cold beer, live Rat Pack-style music, kids’ activities, and of course… the famous pasta eating contest! 🍝🎶🍷

This event is FREE to attend — just bring your appetite, your famiglia, and your love for all things Italian.

💬 We want to hear from YOU! Does your family have Italian roots or traditions? Drop your story in the comments and let’s celebrate our shared heritage together.

📍 Downtown Bryan
🗓 Saturday, September 20 | 4–10 PM

🎉✨ The wait is almost over! ✨🎉

This Saturday, September 20, Downtown Bryan will transform into a little slice of Italy for the third annual Festa Italiana from 4–10 PM!

Come hungry and ready for:
🍝 Authentic Italian food vendors
🍷 Award-winning Messina Hof wines & local craft beer
🎶 Live Rat Pack-style music from the Brazos Valley Swing Coalition featuring Terry Price (7–10 PM)
👧 A FREE Kids’ Zone with bounce house, face painting & crafts
🍴 Our famous Pasta Eating Contest (for adults and kids!)

The event is FREE to attend — just bring your friends, family, and an appetite for food, fun, and community.

📍 Historic Downtown Bryan
🗓 Saturday, September 20 | 4–10 PM

Tag your festa crew below — we’ll see you Saturday!

🍷✨ Tickets are going FAST! ✨🍷

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Festa Italiana Family-Style Dinner at Messina Hof Winery on Friday, September 19.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of incredible Italian food paired with award-winning local Texas wine — all shared family-style under the stars at one of the state’s most iconic wineries.

🎟 Seats are limited, so grab your tickets now before they’re gone!
👉 https://www.exploretock.com/messina-hof-estate/event/private/7d6f66e5-48b5-472c-99e3-a39f0b8b0d13?fbclid=IwY2xjawMtDNhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExM1BvMjJ4QUxSRDZWQkpSAR77wB6WDDV-Ux8Zz0l2S0nyHigWnPoGTfmQuAQH8Iwc3__osDDj96q5PFTqZw_aem_JIC1D50udRJP9br0BK3GuA

Good news! We've extended our Vendor Application deadline to September 7! There is still time to apply to be part of this year's event.

Apply here ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://form.jotform.com/240376249362055

Just under 30 days until the Festa Italiana 2025 presented by Messina Hof Winery Family Dinner at Messina Hof Winery! 🍝🍷

Tickets are going fast - get them today!

🍝 Little pasta lovers, this one’s for you too! 🍝

The Festa Italiana Pasta Eating Contest is back — and this year, kids can join in the fun! Think you (or your little one) can twirl, slurp, and eat your way to victory?

When: Saturday, September 20 during Festa Italiana
Sign-ups: Happening at the event — just come hungry!

We’ll have separate rounds for adults and kids, so everyone gets a chance to show off their pasta power.

Tag your noodle crew below!

Tickets are officially ON SALE! 🎟️

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Festa Italiana Family-Style Dinner at Messina Hof Winery on Friday, September 19.

Enjoy a multi-course Italian meal, perfectly paired with Messina Hof wines, all in a beautiful vineyard setting to kick off Festa Italiana weekend in style.

Seats are limited and this dinner will sell out — don’t wait!

🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.exploretock.com/messina-hof-estate/event/private/7d6f66e5-48b5-472c-99e3-a39f0b8b0d13