Festa Italiana at Villa Cesare in Schererville will run from July 31-Aug. 1. “We want to give the region the opportunity to experience and celebrate the amazing Italian culture, which is deeply rooted in family, music and food,” says event Chairman Jon Biancardi.

Admission is free to the outdoor event, which will feature Italian cuisine, live entertainment, a beer and wine garden, eating contests, bocce ball, pasta-making classes, kids activities and more. For details, click here.