Cincitalia! The Cincinnati Italian Festival

09/25/2026

It sure feels like soup season. And while it has to taste amazing, not all Italian food has a cool sounding name.

Crapiata is a legume-based soup from the region of Basilicata in southern Italy, most closely associated with the city of Matera, where it is known as a dense mixture of grains, pulses, and vegetables cooked together in a single pot. The dish took shape within an agricultural environment defined by....

08/16/2026

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07/05/2026

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07/03/2026

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07/03/2026

Nonna no more! The Nobile Contrada dell'Aquila won today's Palio, breaking the longest active losing streak which began in 1992.

The district that has gone the longest without winning is nicknamed "the Nonna".They symbolically wear a cuffia, (a grandmother's kerchief) until they finally break their streak. Auguri Aquila!

The Nobile Contrada del Nicchio now becomes the Nonna. Nicchio has not won the Palio since 1998.

07/03/2026

Today's Palio race in Siena was postponed due to bad weather. It has been rescheduled for Friday, July 3.

06/18/2026

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06/06/2026

It's already been a week since we were together at CincItalia! Thanks to our guests and volunteers who supported the festival! Be sure to follow Cincitalia! The Cincinnati Italian Festival for 2027 updates and share with your friends!

06/03/2026

Missing something other than great food, music and w**e after attending CincItalia this past weekend? Any lost items may be found at the St. Catharine Parish Office, 3440 Lumardo Ave. You can call (513) 494-4678 to see if they have your lost item.

06/03/2026

Mille Grazie to all who voted for Cincitalia! The Cincinnati Italian Festival!, as Best Church Festival according to Cincinnati CityBeat Magazine.