Join us for celebrating our
Italian Heritage at Newport's Italianfest
Newport's Riverboat Row
For more info 859-292-3666
Newport Italianfest Set to Delight Visitors June 12-15 with Music, Food, and Culture
NEWPORT, KY - Celebrate Italian heritage at Newport Italianfest from June 12-15, 2025, at Newport Festival Park with free admission for all! Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with live entertainment, delicious Italian cuisine, and stunning Ohio River views. ​ Founded in 1991 by Thomas Guidugli and Jerry Peluso, Newport Italianfest has grown into a premier event, attracting over 120,000 visitors annually. Savor authentic dishes from local favorites like Pompilio’s and Alfio's Buon Cibo, plus food trucks offering delights like Chicken Parmigiana and Italian Hoagies. ​ Family fun includes caricatures, face painting, and inflatables with a wristband. The festival features live music from both internationally recognized Italian musicians and local talent. ​ Located on Riverboat Row between the Taylor-Southgate and Purple People Bridges, Newport Italianfest offers something for everyone, from food and music to historic photographs of Italian families. Join the festivities and immerse yourself in this beloved tradition!
Authentic Italian Fare
Food Vendors
Pagano's
Italian Grill
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Stuffed Shells w/ 3 cheeses, meat, fresh-made sauce
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Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
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Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
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Italian Chili made w/ Italian cut green beans, zucchini, meat
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Bruschetta w/fresh toasted bread, mozzarella, tomato, basil
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Italian ribbon fries topped w/ marinara and parmesan cheese
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Funnel Cakes
Pompilio's
Since 1933
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Build your own Pasta
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Choice of Spaghetti or Penne Pasta
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Choice of Marinara, or Alfredo
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ADD ON: Meatball, Sausage or Chicken
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Chicken Parmigiana
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Italian Hoagie w/ chips
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(Meatball or Chicken Parmigiana)
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Sausage Pepper and Onion App
Royal Roman's
Roadhouse
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Italian Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
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Meat Balls-on-a-stick w/ Sauce or Cheese
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Crabby Lobster Mac & Cheese
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Fettuccine Alfredo - Add Chicken or Shrimp
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Mobster Mozzarella Meatball Flatbread
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Garlic Parmesan Fries
Italian Tenderloins
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Italian Tenderloins
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Ribbon Fries
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Corn Dogs
Italian Steakburgers
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Italian Steakburgers
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Italian Garlic Fries
Alfio's
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Short Rib Ravioli
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Mushroom Ravioli
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Gnocchi Bolognese
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Berry Cheesecake
Alberto’s
Fine Cuisine
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Sirloin Linguini
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Chicken Linguini Saltado
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Italian Goetta Sandwich
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Giant Cream Puff
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Italian Chocolate cake
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Apple Strudel
Strong's Pizza
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Assorted Wood-Fired Pizza Slices​
Tony's
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Italian Sausage
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Onion Rings
Mis Sabores
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5 Cheese/Meat Lasagna
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Gnocchi Lasagna
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Meatball Bruschetta
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Pomodoro Bruschetta
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Penne Pasta w/ Bolognese
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Ceviche Mixto
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Italian Elote
Cannolis
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Cannoli
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Classic​
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Chocolate Chip
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Sprinkles
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2025
Entertainment Schedule
2025 Entertainment Schedule
Thursday
5-6:30pm- Pete Wagner Band
5:30-8:00pm London Scholle-Strolling Accordion Player
6:30-7pm- Opening Ceremony
7-7:30pm Honored Italian-American Sons and Daughter Award
7:30-8:30- Moreno Fruzzetti
9-11pm- Vinyl Countdown
Friday
5-6:45pm- Pete Wagner Band
5:30-8- Matt Tolentino- Strolling Accordion Player
6:45pm- Honored Italian-American Sons and Daughter Award
7-8pm- Moreno Fruzzetti
8-8:45pm- Pete Wagner Band
9-11pm- Matt Tolentino Band
Saturday
12-12:45pm- Pete Wagner Band
12:45- 1:45 pm- Moreno Fruzzetti
2-4pm- Matt Tolentino Strolling Accordion Player
2-4pm- Swan
4-5pm- Moreno Fruzzetti
5:30- 8:30pm- That One Party Band
6-8:30pm- Matt Tolentino Strolling Accordion Player
9-11pm- Dr. Zoot
Sunday
12-1:30pm- Pete Wagner Band
2-4pm- Matt Tolentino Strolling Accordion Player
1:30-2:30pm- Moreno Fruzzetti
3-5:30pm- Dr. Zoot
2-4pm and 6-8:30pm- Matt Tolentino Strolling Accordion Player
6-9pm- Naked Karate Girls
Family Fun
$10.00 Wrisband
to Play All Day
Italian Food
Enjoy samplings of authentic Italian fare of many local hot spots
Italian Heritage
Celebrate
Join us as we celebrate our Italian heritage not just with food and drink but with history. Visit our photo tent to see a little about the great families that put so much effort into building this great community.
What to do?
LOCATION & CONTACT
Riverboat Row Newport, KY 41071
Parking
For more information or to become a vendor
submit your request here.
PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION
101 W 4th Street
Newport, KY 41071
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Newport on the Levve
Parking Garage
1 Levee Way
Newport, KY 41071
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Riverboat Row
Newport, Ky 41071