Italian Festival 2026
Fri, Sep 18 , 2026 • 11:00am - 10:00pm
West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234
Celebrate Collinsville's Italian heritage at the annual Italian Fest! Enjoy authentic Italian food, live music, a parade, grape stomping, bocce, a 5K, family activities, pageants, and fun for all ages during this beloved community tradition.
Come partake in Collinsville's annual Italian Festival celebrating Italian heritage and the history of Collinsville! Italian Fest is a family-friendly event- The annual celebration falls on the 3rd weekend of September, located in Uptown Collinsville on Main Street.
Admission & musical entertainment are free. Try many different favorite Italian & Italian-American dishes such as Bruschetta, Italian Beef, Toasted Ravioli and more. The festival usually draws over 30 vendors with a large selection of food and drinks. Come enjoy some delicious ciao, live music from Hollywood 5 and Rock Mafia, and many different activities taking place you won't want to miss! Take part in a grape-stomping contest, join a 5k run followed by a Bocce Ball tournament, a Family Fun Area and more!
Sports not your thing? Catch the Miss & Mr. Italian Fest Pageant and watch the Italian Parade which will take place Saturday afternoon and is Collinsville's largest parade. Viva l'italia! (Long live Italy!)
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