The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival offers events, authentic Italian cuisine and “fun and games” for people of all ages. A special “childrens” area and stage has been added over the years that is designed to entertain the smaller children during the entire Festival, from The Rugrats and Happy the Clown to magicians and music.
Top-named entertainers can be found on the main stage during the Festival. Previous years, Festival goers have enjoyed such notables as Tony Danza, Kathy Mattea, Jo Dee Messina, Joey Dee and the Starliters, and Frankie Avalon - all free of charge to the public. With each successive year, the little Festival has grown, and now is rated one of the “Top 100 Events in North America” including Canada and Mexico. Each year, this 3-day street festival brings over 100,000 visitors to Clarksburg.
From the opening ceremonies, when the royal court of Regina Maria (Regina meaning “Queen” and Maria the name of the first queen of Italy), is crowned, to its conclusion with the traditional festival ball, the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival overflows with enjoyment.
Date: August 29, 30, 31, 2008
Where: 340 West Main Street, Clarksburg, West Virginia 26302
Website: http://www.wvihf.com/
Wheeling, West Virginia - Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival
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