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The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will celebrate its 35th Anniversary, August 30, 31, September 1, 2013. The WVIHF has been rated among the "Top 100 Events in North America" by the ABA, a "Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society" & one of the "Top 4 Italian Festival's" in the nation by the National Sons of Italy.
WVIHF Longaberger/Vera Bradley Purse Bingo
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Clarksburg Knights of Columbus
Doors open at 12:30PM. Early Birds at 1:30PM. Bingo at 2:00PM
20 Games for $20, PLUS 2 FREE Early Birds & 1 Mystery Game!
50/50 Drawings, Raffles, Many Door Prizer & Concessions. Proceeds benefit the WVIHF.
(Must be 18 years or older to play)
For more information call 304.622.7314 or call 304.622.5727
or email us at benvenuto79@wvihf.com
It was born out of Love,
Love, and a pride in the cultural heritage of Italian-Americans in West Virginia, that gave life to the idea of a Festival in Clarksburg to honor the past, celebrate the present, and preserve rich traditions for future generations.
During the first West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival in 1979, the wine flowed, tantalizing arrays of delectable food abounded and the music was fast-paced. With color, pageantry, entertainment, events, contests, exhibitions and displays packing the streets of uptown Clarksburg, the Festival was an instant success.
With each successive year, the little Festival has grown, and now is rated one of the "Top 100 Events in North America" including Canada. Each year, this 3-day street festival brings over 100,000 visitors to Clarksburg.
From the opening ceremonies, when the royal court of Regina Maria (Regina meaning "Queen" and Maria the name of the first queen of Italy), is crowned, to its conclusion with the traditional festival dance, the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival overflows with enjoyment.
Please join us to celebrate our 34th Annual Celebration! This year promises to carry on its tradition of being one of the state's most spectacular and colorful events!
Entertainment and Events for All Ages
The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival offers events, authentic Italian cuisine and "fun and games" for people of all ages. A special "children's" area and stage has been added over the years that is designed to entertain the smaller children during the entire Festival, from Happy the Clown to magicians and music.
Top-named entertainers can be found on the main stage during the Festival. Previous years, Festival goers have enjoyed such notables as Tony Danza, Kathy Mattea, Jo Dee Messina, Steve Augeri, Joey Dee and the Starliters, and Frankie Avalon - all free of charge to the public.
SOCIAL
SPONSORS
Buffington Studio
Clarksburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Davis Funeral Home
Secret & Shields, A. C.
Eastpointe Auto Spa
Family Vision
Ronald Lane, Inc.
Mike Ross, Inc.
Central WV Transit Authority
