The much-adored Ferragosto Festival, a beloved event in Little Italy of the Bronx, resumes its festivities in September.
The bustling streets of Bronx Little Italy were once again filled with joy and celebration as the annual Ferragosto Festival resumed its tradition this September. Held on Arthur Avenue and East 187th Street, the festivities took place on Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
For over two decades, the Bronx Little Italy Ferragosto Festival has been a beloved tradition, offering a full taste of authentic Italian culture. Thousands of people have attended the festival each year on the Sunday after Labor Day, enjoying live music, lively performances, and a variety of food options.
Ferragosto, celebrated in Italy on August 15th each year, traditionally recognizes the end of the harvest season and the enjoyment of the fruits of one's labor. It honors gods and goddesses and ensures a bountiful harvest. This year was no exception, as visitors could sample a variety of Italian dishes, including pizza, pasta, and pastry treats.
Organizers were thrilled to welcome everyone back to the festival this year, and parking was made convenient with $10 parking available at Fordham University (685 E Fordham Rd) with free shuttle service from 11am-7pm.
While specific vendor lists for the 2023 event were not detailed in the search results, the festival traditionally features a variety of Italian food vendors, artisans, and entertainers celebrating Italian culture. In previous years, vendors have included Artuso Pastry Shop, Calabria Charcuterie, Emilia's Restaurant, Funici A'Pizza, Mario's Restaurant, Pasquale's Rigoletto Restaurant, Randazzo's Seafood, San Gennaro Ristorante, and Vincent's Meat Market.
Live music and entertainment were provided at the festival, with the stage located on East 186th Street, between Arthur Avenue and Hughes Avenue. Visitors could enjoy the rhythmic beats and vibrant performances, immersing themselves in the Italian culture.
In a surprising turn of events, a one-day Japanese food festival also came to Williamsburg, organized by Smorgasburg. This new addition to the food festival scene showcased the diverse culinary offerings in the city.
As the 2023 Bronx Little Italy Ferragosto Festival came to a close, plans for the next year's event were already underway. For those interested in the vendor list for 2023 specifically, official websites like bronxlittleitaly.com or ferragosto.com might be the best sources to check archives or contact organizers directly.
[1] Bronx Little Italy Ferragosto Festival 2023
[2] Bronx Little Italy Ferragosto Festival
[3] Bronx Little Italy Ferragosto Festival 2024
[4] Smorgasburg's One-Day Japanese Food Festival in Williamsburg
[5] The History of Ferragosto
- Visitors at the Bronx Little Italy Ferragosto Festival could indulge in a variety of food options, such as pizza, pasta, and pastries, while experiencing live music and performances that celebrate Italian lifestyle and culture.
- During the 2023 event, organizers of the Bronx Little Italy Ferragosto Festival also announced plans for the next year's festivities, indicating a potential lineup of home-and-garden merchants and artisans, in addition to food-and-drink vendors and entertainers.
