Enfield Italian Festival Returning For 98th Year This Weekend

ENFIELD, CT — For the 98th time since 1926, residents of north-central Connecticut and western Massachusetts will soon be celebrating tradition, sampling wonderful homemade delicacies and enjoying a variety of live music at the annual Italian Festival, sponsored by the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society.

The feast is slated for August 4 and 5, from 5 to 11 p.m., and August 6 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission to the grounds at 93 Park Avenue is just $3, with children under 12 free.

The annual gathering of family and friends gives thanks to the Blessed Mother and celebrates the club's Italian heritage. It kicks off Thursday evening with a traditional candlelight procession through neighboring streets, followed by refreshments. The customary Sunday morning Catholic Mass, spoken partly in Italian, will commence at 9 a.m.

As always, a full menu of Italian favorites cooked authentically from scratch will be featured. This year's offerings include pasta e fagioli, ziti and meatballs, fried dough, assorted Italian pastries, sausage & peppers, pizza and more.

Some popular area acts will be taking the stage beginning at 7 p.m. throughout the weekend. Cold Train and Shovelhead will perform Friday, while Change Up and Johnny Sixgun are scheduled to play Saturday. Brass Attack of Springfield will close the festival Sunday.

The festival also includes an inflatable carnival and games for the entire family.

More information may be found here.