Mercer County Italian American Festival

Named one of New Jersey-s Top Fall Festivals by CBS New York, the 14th Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival will open on Friday, September 27 and continue through Sunday, September 29. Festival hours are 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday, 12:00 noon to 11:00 pm on Saturday, and 12:00 noon to 9:30 pm on Sunday. The Mercer County Italian American Festival features Italian and Italian American music on two stages including the Roma Bank Stage; a Food Piazza with more than 40 vendors including Italian restaurants; a wine and beer garden; amusement rides; children's activities; bocce; the New Jersey Lottery Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday; Italian Market Tent with contemporary and traditional Italian products; Heritage Pavilion with art and memorabilia; and Cultural Theater with guest speakers and cooking demonstrations. Admission to the festival is $5.00. Children 12 years of age and under are admitted free compliments of XFINITY, only from Comcast. Convenient, on-site parking is also free. The festival is a rain or shine event with plenty of covered areas for guest comfort. Pets are not permitted. For more information, contact the Mercer County Italian American Festival Association at 609-631-7544 or visit the Festival website at www.ItalianAmericanFestival.com or on Facebook