Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana

April 11th, 202612:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Birmingham

Experience a taste of Italy in the heart of Birmingham at the second annual Festa Italiana on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 12–9 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces. Enjoy live music, dancing, cooking demos, Italian cars, authentic cuisine, and the Spina Stomp grape stomping competition. Enter bocce tournaments, raffles (including a nine-night trip to Italy for two), and explore themed villages celebrating Italian heritage. Advanced tickets are $10 ($15 at the gate; free for kids 10 and under). Get tickets now at festaitalianabham.com before it sells out! 🇮🇹

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    Sloss Furnaces
    • 20 32nd Street North
    • Birmingham, AL 35222
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    Directions

    It’s just east of downtown Birmingham, near the BJCC and Protective Stadium, right off I-20/59.

    Region

    Birmingham is located in the Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Area of the Central Alabama Region

    Fees

    $10 in advance, $15 at the gate; children 10 and under are free

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    Where to Stay

    Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa

    Set just outside the city, deep in the heart of the "Hidden Gem of the South," this Birmingham hotel provides a uniquely inspired setting.

    Birmingham Inn

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    Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Southeast

    In between visits to Birmingham’s many world-class attractions, the Drury Inn & Suites wants you to kick back, relax and enjoy all of the Drury extras, comfortable rooms and award-winning service

    Econo Lodge Homewood - Birminghgam

    Book a room at the Econo Lodge Homewood - Birmingham.

    Courtyard Colonnade

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    Days Inn Birmingham

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    Country Inn & Suites - Colonnade

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    Budgetel Inn & Suites Hoover

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    DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park

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    Where to Eat

    Automatic Seafood and Oysters

    Automatic Seafood & Oysters opened its doors to Birmingham in April 2019. A dream collaboration between Chef Adam Evans and Designer Suzanne Humphries Evans, ASO aims to blend fine dining with a friendly atmosphere where everyone is welcome, always.

    Oasis

    Live music with bands Thursday through Saturday nights is part of the draw of this establishment in the Lakeview District where American Idol winner Taylor Hicks performed early in his career.

    Mr. P's Butcher Shop & Deli

    Owned and operated by the Pilleteri family since 1975, Mr. P's serves hearty sandwiches at breakfast and lunch six days a week.

    Half Shell Oyster House Lakeview

    Half Shell Oyster House is a concept that was brought to life in 2009 in the historic Kremer building located in downtown Gulfport, Miss. The Half Shell since then has grown into 13 regional locations throughout Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. Ou...

    Fairway Social Birmingham

    Fairway Social Birmingham is a premier entertainment venue featuring cutting-edge sports simulators, a full-service restaurant and bar, and indoor-outdoor spaces perfect for casual hangouts, private events, and unforgettable sports-driven experiences...

    The Craft Burger

    Craft Burger was founded in 2017 with a simple idea – An Honest Burger for an Honest Buck. We use simple, fresh ingredients, cooked with care just the way you like it. You won’t find some precious overpriced fanciness in our restaurant.

    Galley & Garden

    Farm-to-table American fine dining in an elegant, historic home with intimate rooms & a jazz brunch.

    Green Acres Cafe

    Peak of Perfection - Fried Chicken Wings, Livers & Gizzards

    Sol Y Luna

    Sol Y Luna's focus remains on the concept of “Tapas and Tequilas” bringing to the public the most exquisite of Mexican recipes, accompanied by a selection of more than 30 Premium Tequilas. This perfect combination awarded us several times as “Best Me...
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    What to See & Do

    Birmingham Ghosts Colonial Poltergeists Haunted Walking Tour

    Discover the #1 ghost tour in Birmingham, operating daily year-round, exploring Linn Park, Linn-Henley Library, Redmont Hotel, and Hampton Inn. Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, and events, we uncover chilling stories without entering...

    “Letter From Birmingham Jail” Historic Marker

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in April 1963 while he was incarcerated for violating an injunction that prohibited public civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham.

    Laura Levie Art

    Laura Levie is a Birmingham-based artist who has been painting for more than 30 years. In her watercolor illustrations, she likes to tell stories, using animals, nostalgic objects and nature to impart the joyful, reflective and transcendent moments i...

    The Cathedral of Saint Paul

    Known for its many elegant stained-glass windows, The Cathedral of St. Paul, completed in 1893, has been called "the most highly developed Victorian Gothic structure in the South."

    Rickwood Field

    America's oldest baseball park

    Eastwood Mission Possible Bargain Center

    Eastwood Mission Possible Bargain Center is a thrift store that sales New and gently used items.

    Barber Motorsports Park

    One of North America's finest courses for car and motorcycle racing.Highlights include the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, the Barber Vintage Festival and the Triumph SuperBike Classic.

    First Presbyterian Church

    First Presbyterian is one of Birmingham's first churches, dating to 1872.

    Virginia Samford Theatre

    The Virginia Samford Theatre is located in the historic Southside district of Birmingham next to Caldwell Park.
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