Monday, March 23, 2026, (Wellington, Fla.)– The Second Annual Galbani Festa Italiana of Wellington will be held at the Wellington Amphitheater on April 17-19, 2026, presented by Brian Marketing Group. The Second Annual Galbani Festa Italiana of Wellington will create an experience rich in Italian culture through food, music, art, and tradition. There will be food booths serving up all the Italian favorites, from sausage and peppers, pasta, pizza, Italian ice, zeppoles, and lots more. There will be stage entertainment all weekend on the Beachside Golf Cars stage, and the Mistress of Ceremonies is Virginia Sinicki of The KVJ Show on 979WRMF. Performing will be Italian American entertainers or a tribute to them.
Friday night is Freestyle with DJ Anthony Mangini spinning the hits, performances by Lucas Prata and “Dream Girl”, Cynthia. There will be performers all weekend, including Angelo Venuto, Tony Romeo, Daniela Martino, Vince & Emily Riccardi, and Joanne Togati.  Saturday night will feature The Atlantic City Boys as a tribute to Frankie Valli. Sunday will feature Tony Quaranti, “The Sinatra Songbook,” acclaimed singer, songwriter, entertainer, Anthony Nunziata, and the Voice of Romance, Franco Corso. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for seating.
Special VIP seating includes Reserved Stage Pods with a table and seating for four people, and VIP Villas include a 10×10 tent, table, and seating for eight for purchase on Eventbrite.com. Both offer cocktail service. Toast to your Italian American heritage with a Birra Moretti Italian beer or a wine at The Moretti Beer Garden or the Spritz Del Conte Wine Garden. In addition, there will be the Schumacher Auto Group family picnic area for festival goers to sit and eat while enjoying the concerts. Another highlight is the La Cucina Galbani® Cooking stage that will feature nationally known chefs, including Galbani Celebrity Chef Marco Sciortino. Known for his dynamic personality and culinary mastery, Chef Marco will be highlighting his signature dishes, blending authentic Italian flavors with his own innovative twists.
Festivalgoers are in for a treat as Chef Marco brings his passion for Italian cuisine to life, offering mouthwatering creations that highlight the rich heritage and exceptional quality of Galbani products. Local favorites and many others will also be featured. Do not miss a taste of the free Voga Wine seminars by wine connoisseurs throughout the weekend. On Saturday, The Sicilian Oven will host a pizza-eating contest, and Galbani will host the Celebrity Cheese Stacking Competition for Charity.
For the entire family, there will be festival rides and carnival games for all ages. Little Smiles will be on site with fun kids activities. The official festival charity is Little Smiles. This nonprofit organization tirelessly works to bring smiles to children’s faces by allowing them to be kids during difficult times. They will be on-site with kid-friendly activities. Come meet your favorite Italian brothers, Mario and Luigi, for a photo opportunity throughout the weekend sponsored by Charm Pop Party.  Come to “Pin Your Roots” at the booth of Marcelo Montesinos Law Firm to place your pin on the map of Italy to designate the city where your family originates.
A special thank you to our inaugural sponsors: Galbani, Brian Marketing Group, Beachside Golf Cars, Schumacher Auto Group, Spritz Del Conte, American Bath and Shower, Riboli Family Wines, Birra Moretti, Voga Italia, Florida Window & Door, The Mall at Wellington Green, Cerrito Electric, The Law Office of Marcelo Montesinos, John Deer, Bedners, Du-All Plumbing, AMB Aesthetics and Wellness, Creative Contracting Group, Charm Pop Bar, Wellington Magazine, Wellington Town Crier, and Hubbard Radio. Admission is Free. Special VIP seating will be available on Eventbrite.com.
Festival hours are 4 pm-10 pm Friday, 11 a.m. – 10p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday. To learn more, visit https://wellingtonfestaitaliana.com. Free parking and shuttle service from The Mall at Wellington Green to and from the festival.
