Full entertainment schedule released for state’s largest Italian festival including live entertainment, bocce tournament and cooking demonstrations
The Society of Italian American Businessmen (SIAB), a Maryland-based charitable organization supporting organizations focused on education, family and child services, mental health and addiction, will host the largest Italian festival in Maryland this fall with newly announced title sponsor and premier Italian cheese producer Galbani Cheese. The Galbani®
“At our core, Galbani’s goal is to share our love of rich Italian cheeses with the rest of the world. By celebrating Italian culture and sharing our cheeses at the Galbani Maryland Italian Festival, we get to do just that,” said Jessica Ruth, Galbani’s Event Marketing Manager. “We’re excited to collaborate with the Society of Italian American Businessmen to bring Italy’s rich heritage and traditions to this great state.”
The inaugural Galbani Maryland Italian Festival kicks off National Italian-American Heritage Month and coincides with the 10th anniversary of SIAB and Harford County’s Sestercentennial (250th anniversary) celebrations in 2023.
The family-friendly festival will include Italian food and retail vendors, carnival rides and midway games, national and regional entertainment and a piazza serving wine, beer and liquor. In addition, SIAB’s annual Bocce Tournament will be folded into the festival allowing teams to compete for big cash prizes on Saturday and cheer on athletes from the Special Olympics as they compete in a multi-state regional tournament on Sunday.
“With the festival’s wide array of activities, there is something for everyone all while immersing themselves into our rich Italian culture,” said Joe Papa, SIAB president. “Guests will have an abundance of entertainment and activities they can enjoy in. From wine seminars to cooking demonstrations, you might even go home with a few new culinary skills.”
The entertainment lineup features a diverse array of performers to delight audiences. Below includes the schedule for the Kris Konstruction Music Stage:
- 5:00 p.m. | Sounds of Italy
- 6:00 p.m. | Louis & JoAnn & The Uptown Band
- 8:00 p.m. | Ray Massa’s Eurorhythms
- 11:00 a.m. | Sounds of Italy
- 12:00 p.m. | The Monaldi Brothers
- 2:00 p.m. | Julie Anna Gulenko
- 3:30 p.m. | Ray Massa’s Eurorhythms
- 5:30 p.m. | Louis & JoAnn & The Uptown Band
- 7:00 p.m. | Ray Massa’s Eurorhythms
- 8:00 p.m. | The Atlantic City Boys, A Tribute to Frankie Valli
- 9:30 p.m. | DJ Victor T Discoteca Italia
- 11:00 a.m. | St. Margaret Church Mass
- 12:30 p.m. | Larry Noto & The Little Big Band
- 1:30 p.m. | Galbani Celebrity Cheese Stacking for Charity
- 2:00 p.m. | Andrea Amoroso
- 3:00 p.m. | Julie Anna Gulenko
- 4:00 p.m. | Ray Massa’s Eurorhythms
- 5:30 p.m. | The Sicilian Tenors
- 6:00 p.m. | Spasso Wine Seminar
- 7:30 p.m. | Galbani Celebrity Chef Marco Sciortino Cooking Demo
- 12:00 p.m. | Tutto Fresco Chef Nicholas Sebekos Cooking Demo
- 1:00 p.m. | Delicato Wine Seminar
- 2:00 p.m. | The Local Chef Zack Trabbold Cooking Demo
- 3:00 p.m. | Bel Air Liquors Wine Seminar
- 4:00 p.m. | Mangia with Michele Cooking Demo
- 5:00 p.m. | Voga Italia Wine Seminar
- 6:00 p.m. | Galbani Celebrity Chef Marco Sciortino Cooking Demo
- 1:00 p.m. | Voga Italia Wine Seminar
- 2:00 p.m. | Di Pasquale’s Italian Marketplace Zia Maria
- 3:00 p.m. | Delicato Wine Seminar
- 4:00 p.m. | Galbani Celebrity Chef Marco Sciortino Cooking Demo
Additional performers and schedule details will continue to be shared online at the festival’s dedicated website: www.marylanditalianfestival.
Tickets to the Galbani Maryland Italian Festival start at $10 and free for kids 12 and under. To purchase tickets or to purchase a VIP Villa for the day or weekend, go to www.marylanditalianfestival.
The Galbani Maryland Italian Festival would like to thank it’s sponsors Galbani, The Bellantoni Family, Allred Security Group, Deluca Electric, Jarrettesville Furniture, Kris Konstruction, Upper Chesapeake, Complete Document Solutions, Bobby’s Potties, McCormick Spice, Sienna Spirits and more. To become a sponsor, please visit www.marylanditalianfestival.
ABOUT THE SOCIETY OF ITALIAN AMERICAN BUSINESSMEN
The Society of Italian American Businessmen (SIAB) believes that “in giving you shall receive.” The organization’s humble beginnings in 2013 fostered a movement among members to be a part of something bigger than themselves. This desire has become a resounding reason why people have been drawn to this organization. SIAB focuses on giving to Maryland 501(c)3 charities in the areas of education, family and child services, mental health and addiction. The organization’s major fundraising events include the annual Spring Gala, Golf Outing and The Maryland Italian Festival, debuting in 2023. SIAB’s fundraising events to date have resulted in charitable giving to over 75 area 501(c)3 nonprofits and more than 33 educational scholarships — totaling over $750,000 in impact to the community. More information about SIAB is available at <a class=”Hyperlink SCXW128284286 BCX0 OWAAutoLink ContentPasted1
