UNICO National - Hazleton Chapter

05/18/2026

Vendors are starting to come in and we cannot wait for another fun action packed weekend!

Confirmed vendors as of 5/18/26
Food
- Alta Presents Dante’s Inferno
- The Cheese Store
- Annie’s Cookie Corner & More
- DP’s Apple Dumplings
- Bill’s Golden Birch Beer
- Mainville Farm Market
- The Greek Shack

Crafters
- Jewelry Creat Boutique
- Creations By Carlo Italian novelties, collectibles & more)
- Little Lights Daycare (Slime Table)
- Soapscents 570 (Homemade soap)
- Nana Nora’s Crafts (handmade and repurposed crafts)
- OliveYou (Olive oil and vinegars)
- 2 Bee Brats Honey (homemade honey from local bees)
- Bonks Pillows & More (towels, pillows and more)
- Barb’s Scentsy (candles, wax melts & more)

Also this year will Feature the Hazleton National Guard showing off all their equipment and gear with a special salute to service and 9/11 remembrance.

This years date September 11, 12, 13!

05/15/2026

UNICO installed two new members at our monthly meeting, held on May 4, 2026, at The Lookout House Restaurant.

UNICO welcomes Matt Starrick and Mike Prehotsky, and looks forward to their positive contribution to our organization and our community!

A warm welcome to Matt and Mike!

Pictured below are:
Mike Prehotsky, and his sponsor, Dante Chirico; Matt Starrick, and his sponsor, Gianluca Sacco; Angelo Porreca, UNICO President.

04/21/2026

We are in need of an Italian Dessert Vendor for our Belľ Italia Festival held in Hazleton on September 11, 12, and 13th. If anyone is interested or knows of someone please contact us!!!

04/18/2026

We are in need of an Italian Dessert Vendor for our Belľ Italia Festival held in Hazleton on September 11, 12, and 13th. If anyone is interested or knows of someone please contact us!!!

Send a message to learn more

04/15/2026

Vendors are starting to come in and we cannot wait for another fun action packed weekend!

Confirmed vendors as of 4/14/26
Food
- Alta Presents Dante’s Inferno
- Bee’s Knees BBQ
- The Cheese Store
- Annie’s Cookie Corner & More
- DP’s Apple Dumplings
- Bill’s Golden Birch Beer
- Mainville Farm Market

Crafters
- Jewelry Creat Boutique

If you’re looking to join this action packed event message our Facebook to see if your product is a good match for what we’re looking for!

04/10/2026

Our Bell’ Italia Festival is right around the corner and we are looking to fill some spots.

If you’re interested in being a vendor or crafter please message us to see if we’re a good match!

This years Dates are September 11, 12, 13

04/07/2026

UNICO President Mike DeCosmo swore in its Board of Directors at the April monthly meeting. UNICO is grateful to this team, who dedicates their time, energy, and resources to UNICO, with a sole mission of helping our community. Welcome and congratulations to UNICO’s Board of Directors.

Pictured are President Michael DeCosmo, Board members Alison Conlin, Dan DeMelfi, Cathy Gasper, Anna Skawinski, Lori Mallas, Tommy Bruno, and Secretary, Elena Timko.

04/07/2026

UNICO's outgoing President, Donna Delehanty, swore in Co-Presidents Angelo Porreca and Michael DeCosmo at UNICO's April monthly meeting. Both gentlemen have previously held the position of President for UNICO numerous times, leading the organization successfully, and have grown UNICO to new heights year after year. Welcome back and congratulations to Angelo and Mike!

Pictured below are Mike DeCosmo, Angelo Porreca, and Donna Delehanty.

02/03/2026

January

12/24/2025

UNICO was pleased to present Tammy and Samuele Roberto with a monetary donation today. Mr. and Mrs. Roberto, along with their four children, recently lost their home in a devastating fire. All of us at UNICO hope our donation will help Tammy and Samuele and their family as they begin the long road of rebuilding.

Pictured are Jimmy Montone, UNICO member, Tammy & Samuele Roberto, and Elena Timko, UNICO Board Member & Secretary.

If you wish to donate to the Robertos please visit the go fund me link below.

https://gofund.me/2acaf2295