Holy Cannoli!
It’s Festa!
July 10-12, 2026 - Milwaukee, WI
Henry Maier Festival Park - Admission: $18
(Children 12 and under are FREE with an adult.)
At Festa, Everyone’s Italian
A Milwaukee Tradizione
Welcome to Festa! Set along Milwaukee’s stunning lakefront, Festa Italiana is a timeless celebration of Italian culture. Immerse yourself in the tastes, sights, sounds, sports and spirit of Italy. Festa blends heritage, elegance, and nonstop energy into one unforgettable weekend. We invite you to come and be a part of one big, happy Italian family.
Be the Heart Behind Festa
Sponsor or Volunteer
Festa Italiana wouldn’t be possible without the passion and support of our community. Whether you’re looking to showcase your brand as a sponsor or lend your time as a volunteer, there’s a place for you. Connect with thousands of attendees, celebrate Italian culture, and help bring one of Milwaukee’s most beloved festivals to life.
Fun for the Whole
Famiglia!
Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, dazzling fireworks, Italian Idol, Festa Mass, the La Cucina Showcase, a kids pizza-making contest, bocce and soccer tournaments, live performances and so much more.
Thank you to our 2026
Festa Italiana Sponsors!
Carry-In information
The following items are ALLOWED:
- Umbrellas
- Strollers
- Disposable camera
- Small camera (No professional grade cameras and video equipment)
- Small bag, cinch bag, or purse
The following items are NOT ALLOWED:
Backpacks, large bags over 9x10x12 inches, camelback style hydration packs, picnic baskets, outside food and beverages (unless needed for infants, medical or dietary), cans and glass/plastic or metal containers (including YETI type bottles, tumblers, thermos and disposable plastic bottles), coolers or other hard side containers, stainless steel reusable drinking straws, self-defense sprays (i.e. pepper spray or mace), uav-drones, alcohol, illegal drugs or substances, firearms, knives, weapons or objects that could be used as weapons, fireworks, sparklers or explosives, professional cameras, video equipment, recording devices. Brooms/broomsticks, selfie sticks, tripods, trekking sticks, pets (except service animals), banners or flags, laser pointers, skateboards, roller skates, inline skates or hoverboards, foot powered electic scooters, bicycles (tricycles and unicycles included), wagons, kites, hula hoops, frisbees, beach balls, stadium seats, Sit-Upon, seat cushions and lawn chairs
This list is not exhaustive. Items not appearing on the list may still be prohibited at the discretion of MWF Security if the items pose a potential threat to safety of our guests or due to event restrictions
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. d/b/a Summerfest reserves the right to alter carry-in item policies at any time. MWF will not offer accommodations for prohibited items and are not responsible for items left behind in the screening process.