Visit Monetery, California and Enjoy the Festa Italia

Festa Italia
Custom House Plaza, Monterey
September 9-11, 2011

 This year will mark the 78th annual Santa Rosalia Fisherman's festival honoring the local fishermen of Monterey, past and present. It is a celebrated event with wonderful Italian food and drink and amazing entertainment. We thank all those who came out and celebrated the Italian heritage with us in the past and we invite all to take part in the sights, sounds, food and culture that make the Italian experience so very special. Plan to attend this year's gathering for three days of Italian cuisine, music, dancing, fun and friendship.
One of the biggest draws to the Fishermans' Festival is the Bocce Tournament. Each year teams travel from far away to compete for cash prizes and bragging rights.
There is an entrance fee per team, which includes lunch. Teams will be chosen on a first come first serve basis, and teams will be matched at random.
 Your team must be able to play any time on Saturday and Sunday. Once your team is confirmed, you will be sent tournament rules. We encourage all Bocce enthusiasts young and old to participate. Have fun cheering on your favorite team, or learning rules and strategies at this exciting event.
The Festival Queen and her Court are of Italian descent, many of whom are daughters and granddaughters of local fishermen. In addition to the Queen's Court, younger girls also participate in the Coronation ceremony as Princesses and Junior Princesses. Contestants are selected for their dedication to perpetuating Italian culture, commitment to education and passion for community service. The winner will receive $1,000 in scholarship money. The Queen's Court attends all Festa functions to help promote the events. This year's Coronation Ball will be held on Saturday, August 27th at the Monterey Marriott.
Following a special Mass at the historic San Carlos Cathedral, the parade starts at noon on Saturday, September 10, and processes from downtown to the Custom House Plaza.
Share the heritage, culture and the romance of Italy that our local Italian community was built on! Enjoy a feast of sight, sound and wonderful tastes, filled with entertainment.  Festival favorites include: unprecedented entertainment, raffles, bocce tournament, parade, Italian food, beer, wine and more, all offering something for everyone's enjoyment.


For schedule and more information: FestaItaliaMonterey.com