Taste of Italy Festival Coming To Randolph In October

RANDOLPH, NJ — Italian food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities will take center stage at the Taste of Italy – Italian Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10, at County College of Morris.

The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Lot 1 of the college and will feature a wide variety of authentic Italian cuisine, including pizza, pasta, arancini, seafood, steak, Italian ice and desserts.

Attendees can also browse an Italian marketplace offering artisan cheeses, breads, olive oils, olives and specialty vendors.

A selection of local food vendors, including The Mozzarella God, The Pasta Truck, Che Figo Italian Fusion, Il Forna Pizza, L'Acquaria and others, will be serving dishes throughout the day.

The event will also feature an adult beverage garden with beer, sangria, limoncello spritzes, Aperol spritzes and other refreshments, along with live entertainment, including a strolling accordion player and a Sinatra-style performer.

Families can enjoy children's activities such as face painting, inflatables and Italian-themed crafts. Organizers are also seeking owners of classic Italian automobiles, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Alfa Romeos, to participate in a special vehicle display.

Admission is $5, while children under age 5 are admitted free. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Randolph Rescue Squad. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and come prepared for a full day of food, music and Italian culture.