Kenosha Italian Fest 2026

A Celebration of Italian Culture on the Kenosha Lakefront

Three days of authentic Italian food, live music on two stages, bocce, and family tradition — right on the lakefront of Lake Michigan.

Following an incredible inaugural year, Kenosha Italian Fest returns bigger for 2026. Come hungry: a larger Italian American Society food tent, more authentic Italian food vendors, and an expanded dessert tent with gelato, Italian ice, fried dough, and Tenuta's Deli cannoli. New this year, we're adding a Friday Night Opening Mixer, bocce courts, a cigar tent, and an improved festival layout designed to make the whole weekend easier to enjoy.

Across the weekend you'll find live music on two stages, cooking demonstrations, the Kenoshans of Italian Descent Parade, the Heritage Tent, fireworks, family activities, cultural exhibits, roaming performances by the Sicilian Serenaders, and wine, beer, and beverages.

Kenosha Italian Fest is hosted by the Italian American Society of Kenosha, celebrating the Italian heritage that helped shape our community — and making new memories for the generations coming up.

Festival hours
Friday, September 18 — gates open 6 PM
Saturday, September 19 — gates open 11 AM
Sunday, September 20 — gates open 11 AM

Location
Celebration Place, 5501 Ring Road, Kenosha, WI 53140

Admission
$5 per person per day, or $10 per person for a weekend pass covering all three days.
Free entry for Parade (Saturday) and Mass (Sunday) attendees. 
Ages 12+ 

How your ticket works
Buy online and your ticket arrives by email with a QR code. Show it on your phone at the gate — no printing needed. We'll scan it and give you a wristband. Keep your wristband on and you're set for the day, or the whole weekend with a weekend pass. Wristbands allow you to come and go from the festival grounds.

Good to know
All ages, family friendly · Parking directly east of the festival and throughout downtown Kenosha · Accessible grounds, handicap parking at the festival gate · Rain or shine · The Kenoshans of Italian Descent Parade steps off Saturday at 11 AM, participants arrive by 10:30 AM · Outdoor Sunday Mass at 10 AM

Free entry for Parade (Saturday) and Mass (Sunday) attendees.
Free entry for ages 11 & under. 

Questions? Call 262-945-6299 or visit kenoshaitalianfest.com