Explore New Jersey’s Best Italian Festivals:
2025 Edition

Guide to New Jersey Italian Festivals


Experience the Vibrancy of Italian Culture at New Jersey’s Italian Festivals

New Jersey’s Italian festivals are joyful celebrations of tradition, family, and community. These events bring people together to experience the rich heritage of Italy through delectable cuisine, lively music, fun-filled games, and engaging activities for all ages.

Typically held over summer weekends, these festivals—known as feasts—are deeply rooted in cultural and religious traditions. They are often organized by Catholic churches or Italian cultural organizations dedicated to preserving and sharing Italy’s timeless customs, stories, and values with future generations.

Whether you come for the mouth-watering Italian food, the festive atmosphere, or the sense of community, New Jersey’s Italian festivals offer something for everyone.

Join us in celebrating this vibrant culture!

Stay tuned --- we will be updating this list as the event sponsors confirm this year's events.

 2025 Italian Festivals and Events

Italian Feast of St. Anthony, NJ

Annual Feast of St. Anthony
Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, 2025
Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption
113 Chiego Place
Roselle Park, NJ
This annual festival will feature delicious food, non-stop entertainment with live music, amusements, games, and fun for the whole family. It is also a faith oriented celebration focusing on devotion to St. Anthony.
After the Noon Mass on Sunday, there will be a procession through the streets with the statue of St. Anthony accompanied with music.

Feast of Mt Carmel, Hammonton, NJ

 The Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Wednesday, July 16th to Sunday, July 20, 2025
Mt. Carmel Society Hall
1 Mt. Carmel Lane
Hammonton, NJ
One of the longest running Italian Festivals in the United States and a Hammonton, NJ tradition since 1875.
This annual family event features Italian food, a wine and Beer Garden, live entertainment with more than 20 performers, 25+ amusement rides, 20+ food outlets, and multiple evenings of fireworks at dusk.

Italian festival at Monmouth Park, NJ

Italian Festival & Wine Tasting
Saturday, Sunday, July 26th, 27th, 2025
Monmouth Park Racetrack
Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport NJ
Cost: General parking is free and admission is just $6. Kids 12 and under are always free.
This event features mouth-watering Italian favorites from over a dozen of the area's top restaurants, delis, and food trucks. Pair your favorite dish with a sampling of great wines at our Italian wine tasting event, presented by Opici Wines & Spirits. Live music Saturday and Sunday. Free family fun day activities in the picnic area on Sunday. Kids 12 and under are always free.

La Festa Italiana, Jersey City, NJ

 La Festa Itialiana
Wednesday, August 13 thru Sunday, August 17, 2025
344 Sixth Street
Jersey City, NJ
La Festa Italiana celebrates Italian heritage, spirituality and is an evening of music, dance and authentic Italian foods. It's fun filled with games, an hourly 50/50, and terminates with the Super 50/50 raffle drawing. The festival will honor the Veneration of Our Lady of the Assumption and Saint Rocco.
Each night Live Bands perform on the Main stage.

St Anthony's Festival, Glassboro, NJ

St. Anthony's Italian Heritage Festival
September 13, 2025; 2 - 10 pm
Glassboro Town Square
Rowan Blvd
Downtown Glassboro, NJ
This festival features carnival games, live entertainment, cultural exhibits, a homemade wine competition, cannoli eating contest, beer garden, food trucks, and of course, amazing Italian food.

Clark Unico Italian Festival, NJ

Clark Unico's Annual Italian-American Feast
Thurday, October 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 2025
Clark Recreation
430 Westfield Ave
Clark, NJ
This annual event features a great selection of food, beer, wine, live bands, and entertainment each night, novelty vendors, games, rides, raffles, and much more.

Ocean County, NJ Italian Festival

Ocean County Columbus Day Parade & Italian Street Festival
Friday, October 10th until Sunday, October 12th, 2025
On Grant Ave
Seaside Heights, N.J
Celebrating the Annual Columbus Day Parade and Italian
Heritage Festival. A fun filled weekend of food, friends, and Italian Culture.
The Parade will be held on Sunday at 1 pm, on the Boulevard from J Street to Sampson Avenue.

New Jersey Italian Festivals
Frequently Asked Questions

Question
Where are the most popular Italian festivals in New Jersey?

Answer

Some notable locations include:

  • St. Ann's Italian Festival (Hoboken)
  • Feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri ( Hoboken)
  • The Feast of our Lady of Mt Carmel (Berkeley Heights)
  • The Italian American Association of Ocean Township Festival (Oakhurst)
  • The Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Hammonton)

Question
What types of food are served at Italian festivals?

Answer

Expect a wide variety of Italian dishes, including:

  • Traditional pasta dishes (lasagna, spaghetti, penne)
  • Italian street food (zeppole, arancini, sausage and peppers)
  • Desserts (cannoli, tiramisu, Italian ice)
  • Beverages (espresso, Italian wines, limoncello)

Question

Are these festivals family-friendly?

Answer

Yes, most Italian festivals in New Jersey are family-friendly, featuring activities like carnival games, rides, face painting, and kid-friendly entertainment.

Question

Do these festivals charge admission?

Answer

Many Italian festivals are free to attend, though some larger events may charge an admission fee or request a donation. Food, drinks, and activities are typically paid separately.

Question

Is there live music or entertainment?

Answer
Yes, live music is a highlight of Italian festivals. Expect performances of classic Italian songs, contemporary music, and sometimes opera or folk dances

Question

Are there any religious components to these festivals?

Answer

Many Italian festivals have religious roots and include traditional elements such as Mass, processions, or blessings. For example, some feasts honor specific saints with processions and ceremonies.

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