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VOCE DELLA FESTA
“Voice of the Italian Festival”
2015
Official Festival NEWSLETTER - June 2015
Stark County Italian /American Festival
Stark County Fairgrounds - Canton, Ohio
July 9, 10, 11, 2015
29th Anniversary Festa
Something For Everyone
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Last year the Italian Festival Board of Trustees adopted a new three day schedule for the Festival. Following a
detailed review, the Board discovered that the new schedule of THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY was
popular with Festa goers. Festival dates are set for Thursday, July 9, Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11.
As always...each date promises to offer exciting and entertaining events.
Festival admission remains the same at $5.00 per person. Children 3 Years & Under - FREE Admission.
Dominic Bagnoli
Pix on File from
Last Year
STARK COUNTY ITALIAN FESTIVAL
DOMINIC J. BAGNOLI Sr. AWARDS BREAKFAST
Last year the family of Festival Founder/Past President, DOMINIC J. BAGNOLI SR.
came forward in a gesture of honoring the legacy of their father. The family offered to become a major contributor of our Awards Breakfast. We are honored to name the Awards
Dominick J. Bagnoli Sr. Breakfast in his name. In life, Dominic J. Bagnoli Sr. was a determined & enthusiastic
leader of our Festa. His legacy continues. We appreciate the gesture of the BAGNOLI Family.
Our Awards Breakfast will be held on Friday of our Festa week-end. We will be returning to the beautiful
PIAZZA Room at LA PIZZARIA Ristorante (3656 Dressler NW in Canton) As always, LA PIZZARIA
sets a beautiful table/delicious breakfast menu. The Awards Breakfast will proudly introduce:
Scholarship Recipients - Volunteer Service Awards - Recognition Award - Festival Dedication Recipient
* Join our 29th Anniversary Dominic J. Bagnoli Sr. Awards Breakfast.
* A Breakfast Ticket Order Form/Information is conveniently located in this Newsletter.
* Please note: Happy to announce - NO INCREASE in our Breakfast price. * Mail your order form soon.
* Don’t be closed out! Hint: We SOLD OUT last year.
Dominic J. Bagnoli Sr. Awards Breakfast - Friday, July 10th - 9:00 AM
WIN A CHANCE TO DRIVE HOME A NEW
2015 “FIAT 500 POP” AUTOMOBILE
ITALIAN FESTIVAL RAFFLE
$10.00 per Ticket (Maximum Tickets Sold 3500)
(Festival Admittance of $5.00 is not waived with the purchase of this ticket)
Drawing: Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 6:00 PM: Festival Main Stage
(Winner need not be present - Winner Must be 18 Yrs.)
To Purchase Raffle Tickets Contact A Festa Board Member OR
email: [email protected]
** 2015
I T A L I A N F E S T I V A L D E D I C A T I O N **
Our Festival Board is charged with the honor of dedicating our Festival to individuals
who they feel have distinguished themselves by giving time and service toward the betterment of our Stark County community. The list of past Festival Dedications is impressive.
We proudly Dedicate the 2015 Festival to the honorable:
*
David & Steve DiPietro *
The Dedication presentation, as with all Award presentations, will take place at the Awards Breakfast on
Friday, July 10th. We invite you to join us in honoring David and Steve DiPietro.
“PAPA BEAR’S” BOCCE ADDS A 4TH COURT
It has been said that our Festa Bocce Courts are the “best in the area”. For this, we give credit
to our Bocce Chairman, Tony DeSarro and his outstanding crew.
Many hours are spent in manicuring, leveling and setting the courts
for tournament play. The end result has been amazing! THE PAPA
BEAR’S Bocce Tournament promises to be a big hit again!
To accommodate even more teams, a 4th court was added last
year. Our Bocce Committee promises that the Courts will be up &
ready in prime condition for the first “PALLINO” to be tossed on
opening day of the Festa - THURSDAY, JULY 9th. Our Bocce area becomes a hot-bed of
excitement. Be a part of the excitement this year.
Register your 4-person Team. Both Men & Women Tournaments will be scheduled.
Team Playing slots are limited on a “First come, first served” basis!
Call: TONY DESARRO (330) 323-0193 (or) MARK CAPUANO (330) 417-5843
***REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 30TH ***
Championships are up for grabs. Don’t be closed out!
FESTIVAL A D M I S S I O N POLICY!
Our Festival Admission Policy is a real Family Summer BARGAIN!
ADMISSION TO FESTIVAL GROUNDS - $5.00 Per Person.
* Children 3 Years & Under - FREE Admission * The Admission Price Includes:
* FREE Parking *
* FREE Amusement Rides ALL DAY *
* FREE Entertainment *
FESTA
WEBSITE
Our webmaster, Paul Talbott, has
designed a user friendly Website.
Use it to find Pictures, Schedules
and updated Festival information.
Do all of this with a simple “click” at….
www.CantonItalianFesta.org
FESTA ATM MACHINE
Festival-goers asked us to have an ATM placed on
our Festival grounds…..DONE!
We are pleased to announce that we have
contracted to have an ATM Machine on the
Grounds for Patrons attending the Festa.
We appreciate the suggestion!
2015 FESTIVAL CRAFT SHOW
Craft Show Chairladies (Dawn Huntsman & Michelle Armentano) have
some GREAT surprises planned for Festival goers this year. Craft Dealers from
past years will be joined by a wide array of new/exciting crafters. The Craft Hall
offers a fun browsing/shopping area on Via Festa. Craft Show Hours:
*Thursday, July 9th = 4 -10 PM *Friday, July 10th = 4 -10 PM *Saturday, July 11th = Noon 9 PM
ENJOY FREE ENTERTAINMENT AT 2015 ITALIAN FESTIVAL
Avanti - 4 pm Fri.
Anima E Cuore - 6:30 Sat.
Gene Fiocca - 8:30 Thurs.
Good Fellos - 4:30 Fri.
ITALIAN CAR SHOW
The Ferrari Club of America has partnered with us to
display a number of Ferraris and other Italian vehicles at our
Festival on Saturday, July 11, 2015 Noon to 3 PM Don't
miss this opportunity to see a collection of sleek, sporty and
rare vehicles up close on our Festival grounds . WOW!
Faiella’s - 1:30 Sat.
PROGRAM BOOK & SOUVENIR
BOOTH
Festival Souvenir Program Books featuring Pictures, Schedules, Patron & Memorial Listings & other highlights make a wonderful “Keepsake” Souvenir of the Festival.
* Complimentary Program Books are issued to all who attend the Dominic J. Bagnoli Sr. AWARDS
BREAKFAST. The Books @ $1.00 are available at the Craft Hall Souvenir Booth and at Festa Headquarters.
* VISIT
OUR FESTIVAL CASINO
*
Our Festival Casino will again be located on the Main Midway of VIA FESTA (Robertsville
Grange Bldg.) This location has added more excitement/visibility for our Casino. Stop by for
games of Black Jack, Poker & other games of Chance. You may go home a Festa
WINNER! One thing is certain, win or loose, you become a Festa benefactor as
funds from our Casino & the entire Festa, go to Scholarships for High School Graduates.
Casino Hours Thurs: 5:30 - 10:30 PM *Fri: 5:30 - 10:30 PM & *Sat. 2:00 - 10:00 PM
2015 HOF QUEEN
A BIG Congratulations to Sofia Pileggi
who was named the 2015 Football Hall
Of Fame Queen. The daughter of Joe &
Lucia Pileggi. Sofia was the Recipient of
our 2010 Italian Festival Scholarship!
Do we know how to pick them or what!
* HANDICAPPED PARKING *
We are happy to offer Handicapped Parking to patrons
who need the service. Please note: Handicapped Patrons must enter the Wertz Ave
(Main Gate). A HANDICAP sign must be
displayed in your car window.
Just another service offered by your…...
CANTON/STARK COUNTY ITALIAN FESTIVAL.
29th A N N I V E R S A R Y P R O G R A M B O O K
PATRON & MEMORIAL PAGE SPONSORS
Our Annual Festival Program Book serves as a wonderful ITALIAN FESTIVAL SOUVENIR.
Each year our Italian Festival publishes a very popular PROGRAM BOOK. Our 29th Anniversary
Souvenir Book is sure to be especially popular as a keepsake. The Program Book features Festival Highlights,
Pictures of Past Festivals, Entertainment Schedules, Past/Present Festival Award Recipients, Pictures of Scholarship Recipients and a host of interesting and informational materials. A definite highlight of the book each
year has been the listing of people who wish to be named as Festival Patrons as well as a Memorial Page that
Honors Deceased Friends, Relatives or Family Members.
We invite you to list YOUR Name as a Festival Patron. We also invite you to honor the name of a
Deceased Family/Friend in our Program Book. Simply complete the Regular Patron or Memorial Patron
Form below and mail all materials to our Bob Meeker. Please note: All Patron Forms and Payments MUST
reach Program Chairman - Bob Meeker - Postmarked by June 30th 2015 to meet his Print Deadline.
* * YOU ARE INVITED * *
Become a part of our 29th Anniversary Festival Program Book by adding a listing to our
Patron or Memorial Pages. (Your Listing gives support to our Scholarship endeavors)
Cost of each PATRON or MEMORIAL listing: $5.00 (Check made to ITALIAN FESTA)
* Use these Convenient Order Forms for your selected Patron Listings *
REGULAR PATRON FORM
MEMORIAL NAME LISTING
2015 - 29th Anniversary
ITALIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL
CANTON, OHIO
2015 - 29th Anniversary
ITALIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL
CANTON, OHIO
REGULAR Festival Patron
*MEMORIAL Festival Patron
Listing for Program Book (Please Print Clearly)
1.____________________________________
2.____________________________________
3.____________________________________
($5.00 per Name/Line Listing)
Make Checks Payable: Canton Italian Festa
Purchased By:__________________________
Phone: _______________________________
MAIL TO:
Italian Festa - Patrons
C/O Bob Meeker
107 - 5th St NE
Massillon, Ohio 44646
Listing for Program Book (Please Print Clearly)
1.____________________________________
2.____________________________________
3.____________________________________
($5.00 per Name/Line Listing)
Make Checks Payable: Canton Italian Festa
Purchased By:__________________________
Phone: _______________________________
MAIL TO:
Cut Out and Return with Payment Check by:
June 30, 2015
(In Honor of A Deceased Family Member/Friend)
(NL)
Italian Festa - Patrons
C/O Bob Meeker
107 - 5th St. NE
Massillon, Ohio 44646
Cut Out and Return with Payment Check by:
June 30, 2015
(NL)
FREE AMUSEMENT RIDES
Festival-goers of all ages will enjoy the rides, games & carnival
foods of BATES AMUSEMENTS. One of the “premiere” ride companies in the United States, BATES Amusements prides itself with a
reputation of maintaining a clean and safe operation. A wide array of
amusement rides awaits thrill seekers of all ages. Hold on to your hats
and enjoy the exciting rides at the Canton Italian Festival!
All Amusement Rides Are FREE! All Day! Every Day!
All Rides are Included with $5.00 Admission Price to Festa Grounds.
*A Real Family BARGAIN at Your….STARK COUNTY ITALIAN FESTIVAL!
THREE TRADITIONAL ITALIAN FESTIVAL FAVORITES
The Frank Gallo Band
I Campagnoli
Lowellville Italian Concert/Marching Band
2015 FESTIVAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Forty-five requests for Scholarship Applications were received from Stark County High School Seniors.
The Committee had the task of selecting the top recipients who would each receive a $2,000.00 Italian Festa
Scholarship. To date the Festival Foundation has awarded a total of $210,000.00. The Scholarship recipients
will be introduced and will be awarded their checks as part of the Dominic J. Bagnoli Awards Breakfast on
Friday, July 10th in the PIAZZA ROOM of LA PIZZARIA RISTORANTE. Scholarship funds are made
possible thru proceeds of our annual Italian Festival. Breakfast Order Forms are available in this newsletter.
You are invited to join the Breakfast Festivities to applaud the following 2015 Recipients
Rachel Maioriello
Sandy Valley HS
Nick Ginella
Central Catholic HS
Sarah Bowe
Marlington HS
Nick Storey
Jackson HS
Claudia Benincasa
Jackson HS
Our 29th Anniversary 2015 Scholarship Recipients
Be Sure to Meet and Congratulate Them at the Awards Breakfast
Join us for our 29th Anniversary
STARK COUNTY
ITALIAN FESTIVAL DOMINIC J. BAGNOLI SR AWARDS BREAKFAST
FRIDAY, July 10th - 9:00 AM
At LA PIZZARIA’S “New” PIAZZA BALLROOM
* We will Dedicate our Festival to this years honorees: DAVE and STEVE DIPIETRO.
* We will Salute ANDREW PILEGGI - Our Recognition Award Recipient.
* We will Award Volunteer Service Awards to:
* ASSUNTA FIERRO * LISA FRANK * COURTNEY STOREY
* You will have the opportunity to Meet our 2015 Italian Festival Scholarship Recipients*
* Claudia Benincasa * Rachel Maioriello * Nick Storey * Sarah Bowe * Nick Ginella
Jackson
Sandy Valley
Jackson
Marlington
Central Catholic
* During Breakfast we will salute Our Major Sponsors, Special Guests and Much More.
“Louie” Mattachione (Voice of The Italian Festival) will serve as your Master of Ceremonies
Our Annual Awards Breakfast has become a very popular event for our Italian Festival. Our Breakfast
site: The PIAZZA BALLROOM will offer wonderful accommodations with close-in parking, airconditioning, comfortable seating and excellent viewing of the Program Events.
Use the convenient Form below to order your Festival Breakfast Tickets.
* Join us - It’s a Grand Experience - Our Italian Festival Breakfast *
ITALIAN FESTIVAL DOMINIC J. BAGNOLI AWARDS BREAKFAST
* TICKET ORDER FORM *
Yes, I want to attend the Friday, July 10th - 9:00 AM - ITALIAN FESTA AWARDS BREAKFAST
Please send me (no.)_______Tickets @ $15.00 (Please note: No increase in price from last year)
RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM WITH PAYMENT CHECK by June 30th
**Please INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE
(So that we may mail your ordered Breakfast Tickets to you)
Mail To: FESTA AWARDS BREAKFAST
C/O Nancy
Coletti - 5200 Gardendale Ave NE - Canton, Ohio 44714
Name (Please PRINT Clearly)________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________
City______________________ State____ Zip___________ Phone________________
Enclosed is my Check (Payable to: Canton Italian Festa)
To the amount of $______For (no.)___Tickets. (Please note: Order Deadline - Postmark - June 30th )
(Don’t be CLOSED out!)
2015 FESTA EnTERTAinmEnT….
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
LAFLAVOUR
Piazza Stage - Saturday 8:00 PM
**FREE**
LaFlavour has been pleasing area audiences for years. From
1973 to 1988, they toured the major cities across the country, having
made many appearances at Harrah’s in Atlantic City. Currently the
band has cut down on their travel by playing high profile engagements
around the Akron/Canton - Cleveland area. The band is widely known
by its trademark original song Mandolay which was a huge national
and international hit, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Chart
LIGHTS OUT
Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
Piazza Stage - Friday 9:00 PM
**FREE**
Lights Out is a four part vocal tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. This popular talented group has been entertaining audiences for
years by focusing on the art of harmony and the pure sound of voices.
Lights Out incorporates acapella, a Journey Through Musical Time (hits
from the 50's thru the 90's), and, of course, the sounds of Frankie Valli into an exciting show that has audiences dancing, singing, & laughing
throughout the show. With a lead singer whose voice is virtually identical
to Frankie Valli himself, the group's infectious personality and fully choreographed show leaves audiences wanting more even after the curtain falls.
THE POP TARTS
Piazza Stage - Saturday 3:00 PM
**FREE**
Get ready to Twist, Jerk & Swim! Shine up your peace signs, slip on
your go-go boots and head back to the 60's for some groovy retro entertainment featuring The PopTarts. In retro 60's fashion, movement and
perfect harmony, The Pop Tarts perform a decade of top hit favorites from
the best of the 60’s girl groups and female pop singers. Their retro look &
sound are a blast from the past, sure to delight audiences of all ages!
THE LEGENDS
Roma Hall - Friday 7:30 PM
**FREE**
Spend an evening with the Legends and experience a musical
getaway of all your favorite feel good oldies performed just right
by these personable, talented and professional performers.
SHOWTIME AT THE FESTA
FRANK TRACE - LINE DANCE PARTY
**FREE**: Frank Trace has made quite a name
for himself in the world of line dancing. He has been teaching for over 19 years.
He has choreographed many successful dances including Duck Soup, Happy
Radio, Fun In The Sun, Love Letter Waltz and the international three time award
winner, Mamma Maria. His local Line Dance Classes are very popular at several area School District Adult Ed Programs. Frank hosts monthly Line Dance Parties at
the Richville Park Hall in Massillon and the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in N. Canton.
His Dance Parties are open to the public attracting a large following of Line enthusiasts. Frank's Line Dance Party has become one of our most popular events at the Italian American
Festival. It’s fun to dance….it’s fun to watch. For more information: www.franktrace.com
Roma Stage - Saturday 6:30 PM
CHANCE
Piazza Stage - Friday 6:00 PM
**FREE**
Chance is a 9 piece band that gives interactive musical entertainment for audiences of all ages. Born over 25 years ago as a force on the live circuit of the Rock/Roll Capital, Cleveland. Fans in
many venues of live entertainment, including intimate rock, jazz &
dance clubs. Their repertoire has a unique sound of covering several decades of popular music, bringing the old with the new in a
hip fashion. CHANCE members have lead vocal capabilities.
Band members have known each other for years, going back to
their high school days. The guys clown around while singing four
part harmonies on songs like Games People Play by the Spinners, Little Bitty Pretty One and the timeless crowd pleaser, Hello
Young Lovers by the Mills Brothers.
MICHAEL SONATA - SINATRA IMPERSONATOR
Roma Stage - Saturday 4:30 PM
**FREE**
Born/raised in Canton, Michael Sonata has always been active in the arts.
He pursued acting in theatres in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee & Chicago.
In 2004, Michael auditioned for a role in a local murder-mystery play called The
Contraltos which led him to reinvestigate Sinatra's style of singing. Weeks of research & rehearsal enabled him to create a life-like recreation of "Old Blue Eyes"
himself. Expanding his repertoire of Sinatra he worked up a one-man show.
Michael's Tribute to Sinatra created very appreciative audiences. His repertoire of 90 songs continues to grow, keeping the show fresh and allowing him to often take requests from the audience.
REX TANERI ORCHESTRA
Piazza Stage - Thursday 4:00 PM
**FREE**
The Rex Taneri Orchestra was formed in 1977 and has played all over
Northeast Ohio and Western Pa. for the past 34 years. They entertain with a
wide variety of music including Big Band, Swing, Ballroom, Old Standards, and
classic Rock and roll. They also play Polkas and Waltzes along with your favorite Italian Music.
2015 FESTA ENTERTAINERS
(All Entertainment - FREE with Festival Admission)
GLI ITALIANI BAND
Italian Pavilion - Saturday 6:30 PM
**FREE**
Gli Italiani is a group of young energetic Italian guys doing what
they do best, playing music together. They play a wide variety of music including old Italian folk songs, newer Italian hits, popular American music and more. They will surely have a crowd dancing and having fun all night long. The band members are a close group of longtime friends including Andrew Pileggi on Accordion, Keyboards, and
Lead Vocals, Collin Mikeska on Bass and Vocals, Matt Strobelt on Guitar and Vocals, and David
Wilson on Drums and Vocals. Don’t miss them. They have become a Festival Favorite!
JEFF POULOS BLUES REVUE
Roma Stage - Thursday 8:30 PM
**FREE**
For more than forty years this veteran blues guitarist has played throughout northeast Ohio, entertaining audiences with his blues and soulinspired voice and guitar playing, which have sometimes been compared
to the late B.B. King. Jeff has opened for artists such as Robert Cray,
Albert Collins, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, the Nitehawks, and Southside
Johnny, just to name a few. His band, the Jeff Poulos Blues Revue –
(Scott Grewell, Jim Patterson & Eugene Opryszko) local veterans as
well, provide Jeff with a steady groove and vocal harmonies. Jeff and his
band play not only old school blues, but a variety of blues-influenced classic rock and Motown.
CAVALIERI REALE
Italian Pavilion - Friday 8:00 PM
**FREE**
The Cavalieri Reale Band has been together for nearly 35 years and has
become one of Cleveland's foremost Italian-American bands. The group consists of Paul Mucciarone and his three nephews, Donato Cristillo, Mike Zappitelli
& Al Zappitelli. The band recorded 5 albums of Italian music and their fans anxiously await the release of a new album. The sound that this family-oriented
band creates instills traditional Italian folklore along with today's contemporary
hits. Whether it is an Italian Folk song, a Neapolitan love song, or today's contemporary hits, the Cavalieri Real Band will surely have you up singing and dancing with style.
Come take a musical journey through Italy as they promise to make you proud to be an Italian.
DOMINIC TOCCO & BROTHERHOOD
Piazza Stage - Thursday 8:30 PM
**FREE**
Dominic Tocco has performed throughout the U.S. and Canada for
many years and continues to remain on top by using the very best musicians. He has been voted Reader’s Choice "Entertainer of the Year"
many times. The group performs a variety of over 400 selections, including many Italian favorites, Sinatra classics, beautiful love songs, memorable oldies and the latest in top-40 dance music. First class entertainers. Enjoy the fun!
THURSDAY
July 9, 2015
FRIDAY
July 10, 2015
SATURDAY
July 11, 2015
4:00 PM - 11:30 PM
4:00 PM - 11:30 PM
12:00 NOON - 11:30 PM
4:30 Frank Gallo Show Band
4:30 Goodfellows Show Band
8:00 Gene Fiocca
8:00 Cavalieri Reale
1:00 Lowellville Italian
Marching / Concert Band
3:30 I Campagnoli
6:30 Italian Dance Party with
Gli Italiani & Anima E Cuore Bands
8:30 Jeff Polus
Blues Review
7:30 The Legends
On The Midway
4:00 Rex Taneri
8:30 Dominic Tocco &
Brotherhood
On The Midway
4:00 Avanti
6:00 Chance
9:00 "Lights Out " Tribute To
1:30 Jim Frank Trio
4:30 Michael Sonata
6:30 Frank Trace &
Ohio's Largest Line Dance Party
On The Midway
1:30 The Fiallas
3:00 The Pop Tarts
8:00 La Flavour
Frankie Valli and
The Four Seasons
These dates and times reflect our current entertainment schedule. Some changes may occur
ITALIAN FOOD & PASTRIES - FESTIVAL CLOTHING BOOTH - FESTIVAL CASINO
REFRESHMENTS - "SPECIAL WINES BOOTHS" - BOCCE TOURNAMENTS
AMUSEMENT RIDES - JEWELERY & CLOTHING BOOTHS
EXOTIC ITALIAN CAR SHOW - DINING & DANCING AREAS
SOUVENIR BOOKLETS
available at
Souvenir Booth - Festival Headquarters - Volunteer Headquarters
For a list of area hotels log on to:
AREA HOTELS & MOTELS
Patron and Memorial listings for the Festival
www.hotelsstarkcountyohio.com
Program Book are available at $5.00 per
listing. (Deadline JUNE 9).
Use order form in this newsletter
WELCOME
On behalf of all the officers and
hundreds of volunteer workers of our
Festival, we wish to welcome each of
you to our 29th Annual
OFFICIAL CLOTHING BOOTH
Italian American Festival
" BENVENUTO "
BUS GROUPS
FREE BUS PARKING:For all
Pre Registered Bus Groups. If NOT
pre registered, a $25 Parking Fee will
be charged. To register call:
Susie Leon (330) 477-9781
FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
A wide selection of all types of food and
refreshments will be available:
ABSOLUTELY NO COOLERS, FOOD OR
PROGRAM PATRONS
Items with Offical Festival Logo can be
purchased at this booth located in the
Craft Hall on Via Festa.
"SPECIAL WINES" BOOTH
If you enjoy fine wines visit our "Special
Wine Booths - open Thur - Fri - Sat
BEVERAGES WILL BE PERMITTED TO BE
BROUGHT INTO FESTIVAL GROUNDS
FESTIVAL HOURS & ADMISSION
Thur. 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Fri.
4:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Sat. 12:00 Noon - 11:30 PM
ADMISSION $5.00 / Person
Includes
Parking - All Rides & Entertainment
Children 3 and under - Free
HANDICAPPED PARKING
INSTANT BINGO
Available on Via Festa, the Midway in the
and in the Casino
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
CASINO located on Via Festa
Thur 5:30 - 10:30 PM
Fri 5:30 - 10:30 PM
Sat 2:00 - 10:00 PM
BATES AMUSEMENT RIDES
FREE with paid admission
At Wertz Ave (Main Gate) with
OFFICAL PERMIT ONLY
CRAFT SHOW INFORMATION
Call: Dawn Huntsman (330) 837 3254
Michelle Armentano (330) 837 9772
APPEARING ON FESTIVAL
GROUNDS
Festival Calliope
VOLUNTEER WORKERS
$10.00 per day (parking only)
$12.00 per day (parking plus electrical
and water hook-up) - limited availability
Call: Margaret Storey (330) 936 3057
To be a volunteer worker contact
Debbie D'Orazio 330 316 8835
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.CantonItalianFesta.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Margaret Storey
Vice President
Debbie D'Orazio
Treasurer
Matt Carona
Rec. Secretary
Paul Talbott
Corr. Secretary
Susie Leon
Past President
Gary Petersen
TRUSTEES
Ron Leon
Andrew Pileggi
Dia Geis
Louie Mattachione
Lucia Pileggi
Frank Trace
CLARK HAYMAN
OVERNIGHT R/V PARKING
VENDOR BOOTH RENTAL
Call: Margaret Storey (330) 936 3057
MARGARET STOREY
President - Festival Chairman
Join Us For Next Year's
30th Annual Festival
June 23 - 24 - 25 , 2016
FESTIVAL CHAIRMEN &
CO-CHAIRMEN
Michelle Armentano
*
Matt Carona
Sam Coletti * Nancy Coletti * Francesca
Cumo * Tony De Sarro * Fred D'Orazio
Sam Ferruccio * Nick Fierro * Dia Geis
Dawn Huntsman * Ron Leon * Sue Leon
Louie Mattachione * Bob Meeker * Matt
Palumbo * Gary Petersen * Andrew
Pileggi * Lucia Pileggi * Dr. Mike
Shreffler * Margaret Storey * Duane
Storey * Nick Storey * John Talbott
Paul Talbott * Frank Trace
JULY 9, 10, 11, 2015
STARK COUNTY
ITALIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL
FOUNDATION, INC
PO BOX 9345 CANTON, OH. 44711-9345
FESTIVAL INFORMATION LINE
(330) 45 FESTA (330) 453 3782
Will be active June 12 thru July 12
all other times call (330) 494-0886
SPONSORS
NEWSLETTER
ROMA HALL SPONSOR
If you wish to receive our yearly
MAY NEWSLETTER,
Fred Olivieri Construction
FESTIVAL BOCCE
To Register Call:
Tony De Sarro (330) 323-0193 or
Mark Capuano (330) 417-5843
Complete & Mail this Form to the
address shown below. (Please Print)
Do not mail if you are already
receiving our Newsletter.
Name
ITALIAN PAVILION SPONSOR
Address
2014 MEN’S BOCCE WINNERS
Joe Davide
Fausto Gioiello
John Gianfagna
Craig Wagner
City
State
Zip
2014 WOMEN'S BOCCE WINNERS
Mandie Contini
Karen Monteleone
Suzie Swartzmiller Sara Wicker
Cicchini Enterprises - McDonald's
AWARDS BREAKFAST SPONSOR
Dominic J Bagnoli Sr. Memorial
THE ITALIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL
FOUNDATION IS A NON PROFIT
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
CONTRIBUTORS
Mail to: Italian American Festival
Newsletter
PO Box 935
Canton, OH 44711
CO-EDITORS
Sam Coletti “Louie” Mattachione