Dan Cava Toyota presents the 44th Annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival

Schedule of Events

Pre-Festival Events

Saturday, August 19,2023
Bocce Tournament
Sponsored by Amos Carvelli Funeral Home
Ferguson Memorial Park, Shinnston

Saturday, August 26, 2023
Pasta Cook-Off
Sponsored by The Viglianco Family
Jackson Square Parking Facility featuring Run for the Rose, Hot Pepper Eating Contest Canned Pepper Contest, Homemade Wine Contest

Tuesday, August 29,2023
Authors Forum
Sponsored by The James and Law Company
Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Golf Classic
Sponsored by Harry Green 7 Acres
Bridgeport Country Club

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Elimination Drawing
Bridgeport Country Club

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Honorees Award Ceremony
Sponsored by North Central West Virginia Regional Airport
Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center

September 1, 2023

11:15am Pre-Coronation Music by Amici
11:45am Opening Ceremony
12:00pm Coronation of Regina Maria XLIV
1:20pm Sam Manno Accordion Player
1:35pm Bridgeport High School Jazz Ensemble
2:45pm WVIHF Dancers
3:55pm Michela Musolino with Special Guests Mario Monterosso and Luca Chiappara
4:35pm Showcase Performer Olivia Spino
5:00pm Mary Frances Beto Smith
6:15pm Benjamin DeFazio
8:00pm Billy Joel Tribute The Stranger Featuring MikeSantoro
10:00pm AMICI

September 2, 2023

11:10am Michela Musolino with special Guests Mario Monterosso and Luca Chiappara
12:05pm Showcase Performer Jackson Howe
12:25pm WVIHF Dancers
1:30pm Sam Manno Accordion Player
1 :45pm Showcase Performer Victoria Mazzie
2:10pm Michela Musolino with special Guests Mario Monterosso and Luca Chiappara
3:40pm Chelsea Reyburn
5:00pm Mary Frances Beto Smith
6:15pm Benjamin DeFazio
8:00pm Barracuda America's Heart Tribute
10:00pm AMICI

September 3, 2023

10:00am Outdoor Mass
11:45am Allegro Dance Company
12:50pm Showcase Performer Franchesca Aloi
1:30pm Brandon LeRoy and Marissa Bailey
3:15pm Papa Doo Run Run Beach Boys Tribute Band
5:00pm AMICI
6:00pm Festival Concludes

Date: September 1-3, 2023

Locations:
West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival, 340 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26302
Bridgeport Country Club, 382 Meadowbrook Road Bridgeport, WV 26330
Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, 444 West Pike Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301

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