News and Announcements

Old Dominion Update – 2:00pm

Statement from HerrinFesta Italiana May 27, 2017 2:00PM 4pm Update on Old Dominion The HerrinFesta Italiana Committee is keeping a close watch on this afternoon’s and this evening’s possible weather scenarios. As of 2:00pm, our current plan is to maintain our original concert schedule, however, changing weather conditions may cause us to move the Old […]

2017 Poker Run Grand Prize

Travel voucher can only be used towards a vacation package booked with Mindy’s Miles Travel Agency, maximum value of travel voucher is $1000.00. Winner of travel voucher can upgrade to a higher priced package, winner will be responsible for any cost exceeding $1000.00. Preferred vendors for Mindy’s Miles Travel Agency include: Allegiant Air, Fun Jet […]

A Public Statement Regarding the REO Speedwagon Concert

As part of the 25th Anniversary of HerrinFesta Italiana, we were proud to bring rock legends REO Speedwagon to Herrin. With an all-new stage and Piazza, we were looking forward to a great evening. Unfortunately, weather caused the REO Speedwagon concert to be cut short. Any outdoor concert venue poses the risk of rain. Our […]

New Carnival for 2015

The 2015 edition of HerrinFesta Italiana will feature an all new and upgraded carnival midway.  Festival organizers announced today that the leading carnival company in the world will be bringing one of its units to Herrin May 21-25. “North American Midway Entertainment (NAME) has over 200 rides in its inventory and will be bringing a […]

HerrinFesta History & Heritage Exhibit

In celebration of HerrinFesta’s 25th Annual festival a History & Heritage Exhibition will be on display at the Herrin Chamber seminar rooms. The Festa Art and Craft Contest will return in future years. An unusual gallery of Herrin pictures and memorabilia will be available for Festa visitors. The Little Egypt Art Association will maintain their regular Gift Shop […]

HerrinFesta International Bocce Championship

1st Place Bocce BoyZ-In Honor of Daniel Payne Donnie Hammann Nicke Hammann Daniel Hammann Chris Zimmerman 2nd Place Helleny’s Joe Helleny Andrea Helleny Robert Helleny Pete Williamson 3rd Place Bocce Gods Cory Salmo Brock McGee Justin Leshinksi Dakota Josten 4th Place Ortale #2 Patti Ortale Pat Ortale Sev Ortale Michael Ortale

Oklahoma Tornado Relief

While we enjoy our concerts and events this weekend, we ask that everyone who visits HerrinFesta visit the Herrin Kroger parking lot and donate to disaster relief efforts for those affected by the recent tornado in Oklahoma. The Herrin Ministral Alliance has organized a truck of relief supplies to be delivered to those in need. […]

Get Your Festa Rocks T-Shirts!

Currently, only available at the Herrin Chamber of Commerce, this shirt is your key to future giveaways of tickets (and I mean the country nights too!), merchandise and all sorts of cool stuff ………. all happening now until Festa! Wear it proudly my friends and feel free to send us a picture of you doin’ […]