About HerrinFesta Italiana

HerrinFesta Italiana is a celebration of the Italiana heritage in Herrin, Illinois. Herrin, a town of 10,000 in Southern Illinois, hosts this annual Memorial Day weekend festival featuring great Italian food, family fun, and primo entertainment.

The Piazza

The Piazza is the entertainment venue at HerrinFesta Italiana. Located behind the Herrin Civic Center, the Piazza houses our Quality Connection Piazza Stage and the Piazza Beverage and Wine Gardens where you can enjoy your favorite adult beverages. More about the Piazza.

The Midway

HerrinFesta's Midway features great food, a carnival, and a variety of vendor booths. Entry into the Midway is free, and open to all ages.

Bocce

One of HerrinFesta's premier events is the annual Bocce tournaments. Bocce is an Italian sport that combines the precision of horshoes with a bowling-style play. Read more about Bocce here.

HerrinFesta Officers:

Cris Trapani, President
Joey Helleny, Vice President
Jeanette Sollami, Secretary/Treasurer
Brett Crouse, Piazza Chairman
Cheryl Trench, Trustee
Frank King, Trustee
Jim Storch, Trustee
The 2nd Vice President of the Herrin Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the Herrin Civic Center Authority, and the Mayor of Herrin also serve on this committee.

Jim Gentile, Executive Director
Terri Thompson, Executive Secretary