For the week of August 3-9, 2026, a few Italian and Italian American festivals stand out across the United States.
In Tontitown, Arkansas, the 127th Tontitown Grape Festival runs from August 4 through August 8 at 154 E. Henri De Tonti Blvd. Organized by St. Joseph Church, it remains one of the most established Italian-American community events in the country. Useful details already confirmed include free admission, free parking, and free nightly entertainment. The program includes spaghetti dinners, carnival rides, a grape stomp, the museum, Queen Concordia events, the Run for the Grapes races, and a car giveaway.
In Oakhurst, New Jersey, the Ocean Township Italian Festival is scheduled for August 5-9 at Joe Palaia Park, at Deal Road and Whalepond Road. Organized by the Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean, it offers a more classic fair-style format with Italian food, live music, rides, games, raffles, and contests. Verified hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled for Friday, August 7, and Wednesday is listed as a discount ride night.
Also in New Jersey, Holy Rosary Parish’s Festa Italiana in Jersey City runs from August 5-9 at 344 6th Street. Admission is free, and live entertainment begins at 7:00 p.m. each night. This one is especially useful for anyone looking for a parish-centered Italian street feast rather than a large fairground event.
In Bradford, Pennsylvania, Bradford’s Festa Italiana is set for August 6-8 at 1 Festival Way. The available local tourism listing confirms Italian food, live entertainment, and family activities, including mini golf during the weekend, though fuller details on hours, parking, and ticketing should still be checked locally before going.
