Friday, October 7, 5-11pm; Saturday, October 8, 12noon-11pm; Sunday, October 9, 12noon-7pm; St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St.

The date of the first Italian festival was set for the weekend of September 20-21, 1980. The location chosen was the most central and accessible possible, the Lausche Building on the Ohio State Fairgrounds.

In 1999, the Columbus Italian Festival was moved to its current home on the grounds of St. John The Baptist Italian Catholic Church. As one of Columbus’ premier festivals, it now annually attracts over 35,000 visitors. Each year on Columbus Day weekend, the Italian community comes together for a three-day celebration with the finest in food, entertainment, and Italian culture.

Tickets: $10.00 General Admission [good for admission on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday]; $15.00 Weekend Pass [good all three days].

Kids under the age of 12 are free with an accompanying adult.

Hosted by St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church.