St Louis Italian Summer Festival - Ferragosto 2021

27 South Brentwood Boulevard,Clayton MO 63105

21 August, 2021

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Ferragosto is St Louis' largest Italian summer festival where all are invited to taste and see contemporary Italian cuisine and culture. You are kindly invited to the 4th annual FERRAGOSTO celebration in St. Louis, at the Enterprise Pavilion at Shaw Park in Clayton, Saturday August 21, 2021, from 4PM to 11PM.Ferragosto is the largest Italian summer festival of the year where all are invited to taste and see contemporary Italian cuisine and culture. We will serve plenty of food, from antipasto to salsiccia and traditional Italian sausages. Wine, beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages will also be served. We ask that everyone bring a dish and/or beverage of their choice to share. The nearby sand volleyball courts and playgrounds are available for our use.The event is free and open to the public. For additional information, questions, or for inquiries on sponsoring the event, please send us an email: [email protected]***THIS YEARS' HIGHLIGHTS***MUSIC - Professional DJ Carlos Suarez will play contemporary Italian music including techno, dance, and popular Italian and international hits. Make sure to stay for Italian style karaoke later in the evening so prepare yourself with a few of your favorite songs! Sarebbe meglio se potete cantare in italiano!DRINKS - The Sorrento coast will be at Ferragosto this year! Casa Don Alfonso is providing a booth which will offer exclusive Italian cocktails. If cocktails are not your thing, there will be plenty of wines to taste from Villa Antonio Winery in Hillsboro, Missouri.FOOD - Salsiccia, luganighe, other traditional Italian sausages, and antipasto platters (salumi, cheeses, olives) will be provided by Volpi Salumeria. Be sure to try a scoop of authentic Italian gelato from Gelato di Riso on the Hill.PEOPLE TO MEET - Internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano and Bologna native Benedetta Orsi will join us and, if you're lucky, she might sing a song or two. Her CDs will be available for sale throughout the event. Benedetta's husband, conductor and composer Darwin Aquino, will also be present as well as their son Riccardo. Also joining us is Sergio Chierego, Head Chef of acclaimed Casa Don Alfonso, the best new Italian restaurant in the U.S. according to Forbes Magazine. If you're interested in taking Italian classes, be sure to meet Giovanna Leopardi, director of the St Louis Italian Language Program.THINGS TO SEE - Our sponsor Frank Leta Automotive Group will be showcasing their all new 2021 Acura NSX priced at over $150,000!PERFORMANCES - The St Louis School of Arms will perform martial arts in the Bolognese tradition led by Ken Harding***OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS***Thanks to the following sponsors, partners, and individuals who have so far contributed generously to making this event possible:Nooter/EriksenArteco GlobalFrank Leta Honda and AcuraCasa Don Alfonso - St LouisItalgrani USAClub Italiano Per PiacereVolpi FoodsVilla Antonio WineryAlu Real Estate PartnersSt Louis - Bologna Sister CitiesSt Louis Italian Language ProgramGelato di Riso on The HillMagnifico FoodsItalian Citizenship Assistance (ICA)Young Italian Alliance St LouisCav. Franco GiannottiMr. Piero ScapiniMr. Giorgio BucciMr. Scott HoffMr. Roberto LanzaraMr. Alessandro ValentinoMr. Michael Cross Our Mission: We connect Italians in St Louis and introduce them to the Gateway to the West, while also introducing St Louisans to Italians and contemporary Italy.We are the Italian Community of St Louis, a non-profit organization registered in the State of Missouri. As the the only association specifically dedicated to Italians living in the St Louis metropolitan area, we function as the main umbrella organization for all Italian activities in our region. We support the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce - St Louis, the St Louis - Bologna Sister Cities Organization, Club Italiano Per Piacere, Giovani Italiani Saint Louis, SLU Italian Club, Washington University Italian Studies Program, the St Louis Italian Language Program, and our Italian classes for children "Imparare L'Italiano Giocando".  We are supported by the Honorary Consulate of Italy in St Louis, the General Consulate of Italy in Chicago, the Embassy of Italy in Washington DC, as well as our parliament representative in Rome, the Honorable Fucsia Nissoli. Our major events include Carnevale and Ferragosto as well as monthly events for all ages.