The annual Festa Italia / Santa Rosalia Fisherman's Festival honors Monterey's Italian heritage and local fishermen, past and present. Enjoy three days of wonderful Italian food and drink and amazing entertainment, September 11-13 at Custom House Plaza.

Hours

Festa hours are Friday, 3pm-9pm; Saturday, 10am-9pm; and Sunday, 10am-6pm. Admission is free.

Food & Activities

Festival favorites include: live music, raffles, a bocce tournament, delicious Italian food, beer and wine, and more! Share the heritage, culture, and romance of Italy that our local Italian community was built on.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Friday, September 11

4:30pm-5pm: Jimmy Rossi and Luca DePaolis
5pm-9pm: The Lost and Found Band

Saturday, September 12

11:30am-12pm: Opening Ceremony
12pm-1pm: Anthony Lane Band
1pm-1:25pm: Italian Calamari Cooking Demonstration
1:30pm-2:30pm: Pasquale Esposito
2:30-2:45pm: Jimmy Rossi and Luca DePaolis
2:45pm-3:45pm: Mike Marotta & The Italian All Stars
3pm (apx): Tarantella Dancers
4pm-5pm: Anthony Lane Band
5:15pm-6:15pm: Pasquale Esposito
6:15pm-6:30pm: Jimmy Rossi and Luca DePaolis
6:30pm-9pm: The Money Band

Sunday, September 13

11am-11:30am: Tarantella Dance Lessons
11:30am-11:45pm: Jimmy Rossi and Luca DePaolis
11:45am-12:50pm: Anthony Lane Band
12:30pm (apx): Tarantella Dancers
1pm-1:25pm: Jimmy Rossi and Luca DePaolis
1:30pm-2:30pm: Pasquale Esposito
2:45pm-3:45pm: Mike Marotta & The Italian All Stars
3:45pm-4pm: Jimmy Rossi and Luca DePaolis
4pm-5pm: Pasquale Esposito
5pm-6pm: Anthony Lane Band

Sponsored by Festa Italia Santa Rosalia Foundation, Inc, a local non-profit organization whose main goals are to promote Italian heritage, tradition, and culture to honor the fishermen of Monterey and to educate the public on how Italian fisherman have contributed to the heritage of our community.