Frank Baldari from the Myrtle Beach lodge of Sons and Daughters of Italy joined News13 NOW at 9 a.m. on Thursday to talk about the upcoming Festa Italiana. The Fall 2017 edition of the annual festival will be Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8.

The festival in Myrtle Beach’s Market Common celebrates everything Italian. There will be authentic Italian food and continuous entertainment. There will also be an Italian theme gift shop, arts and craft vendors, and kids activities including games, face painting, inflatables and rides.