The Maryland Italian Festival

08/28/2026

🇮🇹 🚨 ONE MONTH TO GO! 🚨 🇮🇹

We’ve been planning. We’ve been counting down. And now… The Avena Maryland Italian Festival, presented by Jarrettsville Furniture, is officially just ONE MONTH AWAY!

In just a few short weeks, we’ll be back together for three unforgettable days filled with everything we love about this festival:

🍝 Incredible Italian cuisine
🎶 Live music & entertainment all weekend
🎆 Fireworks Friday & Saturday nights
🎡 Rides & family fun
🇮🇹 Heritage Village
👨‍🍳 Cooking demonstrations
🔥 Live glass blowing
🍄 Mario & Luigi
🛍️ Shopping & vendors
🎯 Bocce
❤️ Italian culture, community & tradition
…and SO much more!

The countdown is getting serious, and if you haven’t made your plans yet, this is your sign!

ONE. MORE. MONTH. Who’s ready?! 🙌🇮🇹

Tag your festival crew below! 👇

📅 September 25–27, 2026
📍Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD
🎟️ Single-day tickets and three-day passes are available now, along with limited Stage Pods and Villas. Visit our website to get your tickets and start planning your festival weekend! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/avenamarylanditalianfestival2026/2084146

08/26/2026

The countdown is getting shorter, and now is the time to secure your tickets for The Avena Maryland Italian Festival, presented by Jarrettsville Furniture!

Whether you’re joining us for one incredible day or planning to experience the entire weekend, there’s a ticket option for you:
🎟️ Single-Day Admission > Pick your day and enjoy all the food, entertainment, shopping, culture, and family fun!

🇮🇹 Three-Day Pass > Why choose just one? Make a weekend of it and experience all three days of the festival.

🎶 Stage Pods > LIMITED AVAILABILITY! Reserve your own seating near the stage for four and enjoy the live entertainment with Adirondack chairs, a small table, bar service, admission, and parking included.

🥂 Villas > LIMITED AVAILABILITY! Gather a group of eight and enjoy your own amphitheater Villa complete with a large table and seating, table-side bar service, admission, parking passes, and optional family or company signage.

With an incredible weekend of live music, authentic Italian cuisine, fireworks, rides, Heritage Village, shopping, family entertainment, and so much more ahead, you won’t want to miss it!

📅 September 25–27, 2026
📍Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD
🎟️ Visit our website to purchase your tickets and reserve your
Stage Pod or Villa while availability remains!

See you at the festival! 🇮🇹❤️
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/avenamarylanditalianfestival2026/2084146

08/25/2026

New look. Same incredible tradition. 💻✨🇮🇹

Have you checked out the newly refreshed website for The Avena Maryland Italian Festival, presented by Jarrettsville Furniture?

The festival hosts, the Society of Italian American Businessmen, take tremendous pride in thoughtfully planning every detail of this three-day celebration and that includes creating an online experience that makes planning your festival weekend easier than ever!

Consider the website your one-stop destination for everything you need to know before September 25–27:

🎟️ Tickets, Villas, Stage Pods & festival swag
📍 Location details & planning your visit
🎶 Live performances & entertainment
🍝 Italian cuisine
🇮🇹 Heritage Village
🎯 Bocce Tournament
🎡 Family fun
🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Night
🙌 Volunteer opportunities
❤️ Sponsors & community partners
🛍️ Shopping & vendors
…and so much more!

Whether you're deciding which day to attend, assembling your Bocce team, reserving a Stage Pod, checking out the entertainment lineup, or simply getting excited about all there is to experience, start with the website! Take a look around, start planning your weekend, and while you're there...grab those tickets! 🇮🇹🎉

📅 September 25–27, 2026
📍Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD

Visit our website to purchase your Three-Day Pass today!
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/avenamarylanditalianfestival2026/2084146

Society of Italian American Businessmen

08/24/2026

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! 🇮🇹 🎯

Nothing says Italian tradition quite like a game of Bocce...and this year, we’re turning up the competition at The Avena Maryland Italian Festival, presented by Jarrettsville Furniture!

🏆 The Open Bocce Tournament returns Saturday, September 26!

Gather your team of four and get ready to compete in a double-elimination tournament for some serious bragging rights...and CASH PRIZES!

🥇 1st Place: $2,400
🥈 2nd Place: $1,200
🥉 3rd Place: $800
🏅 4th Place: $400

Your team registration includes admission to the festival for all four players plus one VIP parking pass. And you’re rolling for a great cause: All tournament proceeds benefit Special Olympics.❤️

Don’t wait to assemble your squadra! Tournament play is limited to ONLY 16 TEAMS, so early registration is strongly encouraged. The Bocce fun continues all weekend with open play and practice on Friday, followed by a special Special Olympics Bocce Showcase at 11 AM on Sunday. Come out and cheer on these incredible athletes as they take to the courts! 🇮🇹❤️

🎯 Ready to roll?

Visit the festival website to register your team AND submit payment to secure your spot. www.marylanditalianfestival.com

📅 September 25–27, 2026 (Bocce Tournament on Saturday, September 26!)
📍Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Visit our website and start planning your festival weekend today. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/avenamarylanditalianfestival2026/2084146

Tag the three people you’d want on your Bocce team below! 👇🇮🇹

ItalianHeritage LetTheGoodTimesRoll

08/24/2026

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! 🇮🇹 🎯

Nothing says Italian tradition quite like a game of Bocce...and this year, we're turning up the competition at The Avena Maryland Italian Festival, presented by Jarrettsville Furniture!

🏆 The Open Bocce Tournament returns Saturday, September 26!

Gather your team of four and get ready to compete in a double-elimination tournament for some serious bragging rights...and CASH PRIZES!

🥇 1st Place: $2,400
🥈 2nd Place: $1,200
🥉 3rd Place: $800
🏅 4th Place: $400

Your team registration includes admission to the festival for all four players plus one VIP parking pass. And you're rolling for a great cause: All tournament proceeds benefit Special Olympics.❤️

Don't wait to assemble your squadra! Tournament play is limited to ONLY 16 TEAMS, so early registration is strongly encouraged. The Bocce fun continues all weekend with open play and practice on Friday, followed by a special Special Olympics Bocce Showcase at 11 AM on Sunday. Come out and cheer on these incredible athletes as they take to the courts! 🇮🇹❤️

🎯 Ready to roll?

Visit the festival website to register your team AND submit payment to secure your spot. www.marylanditalianfestival.com

📅 September 25–27, 2026 (Bocce Tournament on Saturday, September 26!)
📍Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Visit our website and start planning your festival weekend today. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/avenamarylanditalianfestival2026/2084146

Tag the three people you'd want on your Bocce team below! 👇🇮🇹

08/24/2026

Get your tickets now and join the fun! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/avenamarylanditalianfestival2026/2084146

Welcome to the Fourth Annual Avena The Maryland Italian Festival, presented by Jarrettsville Furniture—the largest Italian festival in Maryland! Join Mix 106.5 for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the food, music, culture, and traditions of Italy. September 25th to the 27th at Ripken Stadium. Get your tickets today! https://www.marylanditalianfestival.com/