Four-Day Festival from September 12-15 offers something for everyone
The Rockland Lodge 2176 of the Sons of Italy will host the 10th Annual Blauvelt Sons of Italy Italian Feast and Carnival at Tappan Masonic Park Fair Grounds September 12-15, 2019. The popular event draws thousands of people from around the tri-state area during the spectacular four-day celebration of all things Italian and has been recognized as the biggest event in Rockland County. Parking is free, and admission is $5 for adults and free for kids under 12.
Food
The Feast features an amazing array of Italian food, everything from sausage and peppers to brick oven pizza made right on site, to a huge variety of pasta dishes and Italian desserts and pastries including zeppoles, cannolis, sfogliatella and Italian ices. Beer and wine are available each day.
Rides and Games
The carnival area has rides and games for all ages including fishing and ring toss type games for the younger ones to more challenging games of skill for older attendees. Thrill seekers will also find more exciting rides at the Italian Feast. Carnival bracelets which offer a discount are available Thursday. For adults over 21, the Italian Feast features a casino with tables for blackjack and poker as well as wheels of chance.
Shopping
Numerous vendors will be on site selling everything from jewelry and home goods to hand-made artwork and Italian-themed clothing and souvenirs.
National and Local Entertainment
The four-day Festival is a showcase of live entertainment. The schedule changes right up until the week of the Feast and updates can be found on the Sons of Italy Facebook page.
The Entertainment Director and Emcee for the 4-day festival will be local actor and director Paul Borghese for the 10th year in a row. Paul has appeared in movies and TV shows such as Law & Order: SVU, HBO’s 61* as Yogi Berra, The Family, and will appear in the upcoming Martin Scorsese movie The Irishman.
The live entertainment will include numerous performances over the four days. Here is a sampling with many more to be announced: Country singer Lauren Mascitti all the way from Nashville; Kickstart Charlie Band; Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan; Italian Accordionist Richard Piti; #1 voted Sinatra vocal impersonator Steven Maglio; The Jenna Esposito Band; The Louise Vanaria Band; Al Sapienza & Deborah Rennard; The Vanessa Racci Band.
Hours, Tickets and Lodging
The 10th Annual Blauvelt Sons of Italy Italian Feast & Carnival will take place at Tappan Masonic Park Fair Grounds located at 89 Western Highway in Tappan, New York September 12-15, 2019. Hours for the festival are Thursday 5PM – 11PM, Friday 5PM – midnight, Saturday Noon – midnight and Sunday will begin with an outdoor mass at 10:30AM, and the Festival will be open from noon until 9PM.
More About The Rockland Lodge 2176
The Rockland Lodge 2176 Order of The Sons of Italy was established in 1966 with the goal of enhancing the image of people of Italian descent and has grown into one of the most active organizations in Rockland County. The group, with members from Rockland and Bergen County, donates funds to a variety of non-profits from the proceeds of the Italian Feast and provides scholarships to students throughout the year. Follow updates on their Facebook page.
10th Annual Blauvelt Sons of Italy Feast & Carnival In Tappan
When:
September 12–15, 2019
Where:
Tappan Masonic Park Fair Grounds
89 Western Highway
Tappan, NY
Admission:
Adults $5 | Kids 12 & Under – Free
Thursday: 5PM–11PM Friday: 5PM–Midnight Saturday: Noon–Midnight Sunday: Noon–9PM
