June Spaghettata At The Cultural Center

Saturday July 3rd, @ 6:00 pm. Its BBQ night! Instead of pasta we will be feasting on grilled sausages. Bring your own sausage and lawn chairs - grilled bell peppers and rolls will be on hand. Please bring an appetizer or side dish/and or beverage to share with the group.   Additional activities will also include: Bocce Ball in the park, wine tasting, watching movies and playing games.  Don’t cook?  No worries bring a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine or your favorite appetizer to share with the group. For more information call (916) 601-6051 or e-mail us.


Italian Heritage Night with the Sacramento River Cats

River Cats vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Join the Italian Cultural Society and Gioventù for a special Italian Heritage Night hosted by the Sacramento River Cats on Friday, July 30th at 7:00 pm. There will be Bocce Ball, a salami toss and much more! Also enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 deserts that night so bring the whole family for this affordable event. Download the flyer to purchase tickets and to get more information on this exciting event! Download Italian Heritage Night Flyer


25th Annual Festa Italiana!

Saturday, August 7th from 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday August 8th from 11 am - 6 pm. Every year Northern California’s Italian community gathers for to days of Italian cuisine, music, fun and friendship.  The Festa will be held at the Croatian Fair Grounds, 3730 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento. For more information visit the Sac Italian Cultural Society website or e-mail us.

Download The Festa Flyer and Coupons!


Italians At The State Fair

Come see our own Franca Lingren at the cooking showcase on Friday, July 23rd and Julie Radke on Saturday, July 31st at 6:00 pm in building #2. Our Balliamo and Bambini dancers will perform on Sunday, July 25th at 2:00 pm on the promenade stage in the food court. Enjoy 25% lower food prices everyday; visit www.bigfun.org for more information and get your reduced price Poppy Packs before the prices increase on July 13th. The state fair will be running Wed, July 14th to sunday, August 1st this year.


September Spaghettata At The Cultural Center

Saturday, September 4th, @ 6:00 pm. Its Piacere night where welcome our newest members! A Spaghettata is an impromptu pasta meal put together for friends who drop by unexpectedly.  Every month a Gioventù member can showcase their simple or favorite pasta recipe and cook it right there for everyone to enjoy.  Additional activities will also include: Bocce Ball in the park, wine tasting, watching movies and playing games.  Don’t cook?  No worries bring a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine or your favorite appetizer to share with the group. For more information call (916) 601-6051 or e-mail us.




Nor Cal Events - Mark Your Calendars!



Italian Cultural Society’s Festa Italiana, August 7th and 8th, Croatian Fair Grounds Sacramento. www.italiancenter.net


Monterey, Santa Rosalia Festival, September 11 & 13 Custom House Plaza.  www.festaitaliamonterey.com


Los Angeles, Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro, September 24-26 - 1651 Highland Avenue.  $5 admission.  www.sangennarofoundation.com


San Jose, Italian American Heritage Family Festa, September 28th & 29th Downtown San Jose.  www.iahfsj.org


San Francisco, Italian Heritage Parade, Sunday October 10 Powell & Beach Streets.  415-566-5985. http://www.sfcolumbusday.org/parade/index.html


Reno, Eldorado Great Italian Festival, October 9 & 10 Virginia Street, free admission.  www.eldoradoreno.com


Upcoming Sacramento Events  View Calendar and Nor-Cal Events Below!