Our patron, Saint Philip Neri, known as the “Apostle of Joy,” set an example for us as we show and share our happiness in God’s abundance and love. We have been very fortunate for the 26 years that we have sponsored our festival, and it is our great pleasure to extend that celebration to include the whole community. We hope that you and your families, and friends too, will experience the joy that our festival offers. We have planned 3 incredible days and nights of non-stop festivities. Arguably, the best part of any festival is the food, and the Italian Festival delivers! More than 20 different festival favorites and specialties are there for your tasting!

Schedule:

Thursday, May 18, 2023 - Opening Night

Inside Parish Center
5:00 pm: Inside Food Service Opens
5:00 pm: Silent Auction View and Bid
5:00 pm: Bob Wilusz, Accordionist
6:00 pm: Ethan Uslan, Pianist
9:00 pm: Inside Food Service Closes

Outside & Grounds
3:00 pm: Beer Tent Happy Hour and Music
5:30 pm: Beer Tasting with Amor Artis
6:00 pm: Music Bingo and Trivia (Outdoor Stage)
7:00 pm: Wine Tasting with The Wine Shop at Rivergate (Gated Patio)
8:00 pm: Outside Food Closes
9:00 pm: Festival Closes

Friday, May 19, 2023 - Community Fun Night

Inside Parish Center
11:30 am: Lunch
1:30 pm: Lunch Closes
5:00 pm: Inside Food Service Opens
5:00 pm: Silent Auction View and Bid
5:30 pm: Bob Wilusz, Accordionist
7:00 pm: Ethan Uslan, Pianist
9:00 pm: Inside Food Service Closes

Outside & Grounds
4:00 pm: Beer Tent Happy Hour and Music
5:00 pm: Outside Food Service Opens
5:00 pm: Kyle Dills Band (Outdoor Stage)
5:00 pm: Festival Kid Zone Opens
5:00 pm: Artisans and Vendors Open for Business
5:45 pm: Children Assemble for Parade
6:00 pm: Children’s Benvenuti Parade
8:00 pm: Dylan Schneider (Outdoor Stage)
9:00 pm: Outside Food Closes
10:00 pm Festival Closes

Saturday, May 20, 2023 - Festival Fun All Day Long!

Inside Parish Center
11:00 am: Inside Food Service Opens
11:00 am: Silent Auction View and Bid
4:15 pm: Silent Auction Closes
5:00 pm: Bob Wilusz, Accordionist
8:00 pm: Inside Food Service Closes   

Outside & Grounds
9:00 am: Cannoli 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
10:15 am: Cannoli Run Awards
11:00 am: Outside Food Service Opens
11:00 am: Time For Jazz (Outdoor Stage)
11:00 am: Bocce Tournament (Bocce Court)
12:45 pm: PuckerButt Chip Challenge (Outdoor Stage)
2:00 pm: Palmetto Drive (Outdoor Stage)
3:00 pm: Beer Tasting with Amor Artis (Beer Tent)
3:00 pm: Wine Flights with The Wine Shop at Rivergate (Gated Patio)
5:45 pm: Live Auction (Outdoor Stage)
7:00 pm: CYAN Music (Outdoor Stage)
8:00 pm: Outside Food Service Closes
10:00 pm: Festival Closes

Date:
May 18-20, 2023

Time:
Thursday, May 18, 2023: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, May 19, 2023: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, May 20, 2023: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Location:
Saint Philip Neri Church,
292 Munn Road East,
Fort Mill, SC 29715.

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