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Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support

The board and volunteers of Festa Italiana Seattle work hard all year round to help make the annual festival an event to remember, but we owe much of our success to the generous and continuous support provided by our corporate, organizational and individual sponsors.

Festál 2025: Now in its 29th year, Festál is a coalition of twenty-four ethnic and cultural festivals held throughout the year at Seattle Center. See the annual calendar and learn more about Festál’s impact on the community.

Seattle Center: “Seattle’s Living Room” and the Northwest region’s premier destination for arts, entertainment, sports and leisure activities. In 2026, Seattle Center will host thousands of fans to watch the World Cup matches outdoors on a giant screen.

City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods: is the single largest funder of the infrastructure brought in by Festa Italiana to produce the Italian Festival at Seattle Center. Our appreciation to them and their partners Seattle Center and the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is unbounded.

4Culture: King County cultural service organization that funds the arts. Entertainment at the Italian Festival is supported in part by a grant from 4Culture, as was the filming of our Virtual Italian Festival 2020.

Isernio’s Sausage: Co-presenter of the La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage and sponsor of one of Festa’s most popular events, the Isernio’s Bocce Tournament, and financial supporter of the Historical Photo Exhibit, Isernio’s has expanded dramatically the last few years and is now available nationwide. Take a look at their entire product line and view their cooking demos!

Wine & Beer: This year with pride and gratitude, we welcome back three beverage sponsors from the last three years. ColleMassari Melacce Vermentino from the Montecucco region in Tuscany, ColleMassari Rosso Riserva, a Sangiovese blend again from la Toscana, finally, wait for it… the fabulous Zardetto Prosecco Brut from the Veneto. For Wine & Beer Gardens at an Italian festival, these are superior products you would usually find in an upscale restaurant. Once our patrons try these wines, they are going to go “pazzesco!”

Merlino Foods: Now a longtime sponsor of Festa and especially the La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage, Merlino Foods, founded in 1900, has always been an icon in Seattle’s culinary history as a distributor of fine restaurant products and ingredients.

Galbani Cheese: Galbani Cheese: As they have since 2018, “Italy’s #1 Cheese” returns as the banner sponsor of the La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage where we present the best of Italian cooking in the Northwest. Due to health concerns, we were not able to offer free samples for a couple years but now patrons can look forward to many, free, tasty treats. Meanwhile, visit Galbani’s website for recipes and special offers.

Big John’s PFI: Once again, Festa welcomes back old friends Big John’s PFI and Pacific Food Importers, both as a sponsor and the official supplier of pasta, olive oil and spaghetti sauce to the Italian Festival. You can find their products at their retail outlet store at: 1608 S. Dearborn St. in Seattle or at many fine restaurants and retail shops.

Italy4real.com: Longtime sponsor of the Italian Festival and underwriter of our popular raffle, Italy4real has been helping travelers since 1995. They are the foremost experts on guided tours, independent tours, villa rentals and agriturismo in Italy. While you won’t be able to stop by their booth this year, be sure to visit them online.

Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria: Makers of authentic Neapolitan pizza (certified by the Consorzio Napolitano) and longtime sponsor of the ever-popular Tutta Bella Grape Stomp, Tutta Bella has a huge presence at Festa with their D’Asporto Pizza Truck and the Tutta Bella Pizza Toss. You can also find their Grab-n-Go options at your local QFC supermarket, or visit their website for more information.

Seattle Office of Arts & Culture: Year after year, one of the most consistent supporters of Live entertainment at the Italian Festival, enabling us to feature as many as 20 different acts and solo performers in one weekend. Please visit their website.

De Cecco Pasta As their logo proudly proclaims, the family that owns De Cecco Pasta have been milling 100% semolina wheat into pasta of 1,000 shapes and sizes in Italy since 1831. In fact, De Cecco is the third largest manufacturer of pasta in the world. Come try some at the Festa Pasta Booth, and learn how to cook it at the La Cucina Galbai Cooking Demonstrations.

Charlie’s Produce: Devoted to giving back to our community, this independent, full-service produce company is focused on sourcing an extensive selection of fruits and vegetables from local growers, whenever possible, and supplying retail and foodservice customers. Learn more at their website.

Bicerin: A wonderful chocolate liqueur from Northern Italy, great in coffee or straight. Bicerin is also the supplier of Limoncello di Torino, both usually available in our Wine Garden. For this year’s virtual Festa, try contacting some of our food importers sponsors and vendors.

The Mediterranean Inn: Loaded with European charm and only two blocks away from the Seattle Center, the Mediterranean Inn is the official Hotel Sponsor of Festa Italiana and the “home away from home” of our entertainers and Celebrity Chefs. Type in “Italia” when you make reservations and receive a 10 % discount.

Torani Syrups: Makers of Italian flavored syrups and more… joined us with San Pellegrino Sparkling Water as partners in our Italian Soda booth many years ago. Download recipes and learn more about this fascinating Italian-American enterprise by checking out their website.

West Coast Italian Radio Show: Partners of Festa Italiana in promoting the joy of “All Things Italian” in the Pacific NW. Listen to them live every Monday at 3 PM on 1150-AM KKNW. Sponsored in part by the La Stella Foundation.

San Pellegrino: Proudly returns to Festa each year as our official sponsor of Italian sparkling mineral water. You can usually buy San Pellegrino at the Italian Festival either in the cute little 8 oz. green bottles or in our delicious Italian Sodas. They also have a wonderful non-sparkling Italian mineral water, Acqua Panna. Visit their website to learn more about these products and where to find them in your neighborhood.

La Stella Foundation: Changing Lives through the Magic of Music. Website.

Tito’s Vodka: Festa Italiana welcomes new sponsor, Tito’s Vodka, the secret ingredient in a Tito’s Spritzer made with San Pellegrino flavored sparkling water and Tito’s Vodka. Salute!

Dante Alighieri Society: The Dante Alighieri Society of Washington has been an exhibitor with us for almost 40 years but this year, they also joined us as our newest Sponsor, and are conducting a series of Beginning Italian lessons both Days in Room 3-A upstairs in the Armory.