23rd Annual DEMUS Italian Specialty Foods
Deana Martin “Oh What a Night”
Lou Christie Rudy Amato sponsored in part by North Central West Virginia Airport flyckb.com
The Buckingham’s
4th & Main Antero Resource Appalachian Corporation Berry Energy Budweiser Buffington Studios Centra City of Clarksburg City of Shinnston Citynet Clarksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Clarksburg Nursing & Rehab. Center Country Club Chrysler Dan Riggs Garages & Towing David Seamon, Insurance for Less Davis Weaver Funeral Home Days Inn & Suites Demus Italian Specialty Foods Dominion Eastpointe Autospa Embellishments/Wicked Sisters EQT Exponent Clarksburg Telegram Freedom Kia Frontier Communications Gabriel Brother’s Inc. Harrison County Commission Harry Green 7 Acres Huntington Banks
James & Law Co. Kentucky Fried Chicken Kroger Lamar Advertising MCM Business Systems McNeer, Highland & McMunn Medbrook Medical Center Mike Ross, Inc. North Central West Virginia Airport flyckb.com Pepsi PJ Kelly’s Precision Oil & Gas Rose of Sharon Shinnston News & Harrison Co. Journal Texas Roadhouse Thrasher Engineering United Sound & Electronics Waco Oil & Gas Wal*Mart Waste Management of WV Waterfront Jeep WDTV News Channel 5 & Fox10 Weatherservice Wells Fargo Insurance of WV WesBanco WV Department of Agriculture WV Lottery WV Radio Corporation
LODGING
AMICI sponsored by: Mike
Ross, Inc.
The Davisson Brothers Band sponsored by:
ENTERTAINMENT SUPPORTERS
DAY’S INN 179 exit 119 to Rt. 50 East Bridgeport, WV 26330 304-842-7371 (Official Lodging for the WVIHF) HILTON GARDEN INN 1-79 Exit 121 Clarksburg, WV 26301 304-326-9200
SLEEP INN 1-79 Exit 119 to Rt. 50E Bridgeport, WV 26330 304-842-1919
SUTTON INN 1-79 Exit 119 to Rt. 50E Bridgeport, WV 304-623-2600
GREENBRIER MOTEL I-79 Exit 119 to Rt. 50W Clarksburg, WV 26301 304-624-5518
Clarksburg Visitors Bureau 877-622-2157
CENTRA bus service available for Festival Call 304-623-6002
Pasta Cook-Off Country Club Chrysler Saturday, August 27, 2011 Cooking starts at 9:00am Tasting at Noon Jackson Square Parking Facility
Co-sponsor
33rd Annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival
Homemade Wine Contest sponsored by
WV Department of Agriculture and The 5th Floor
September 2,3,4, 2011 Uptown Clarksburg Labor Day Weekend
Tate’s Fruit Market both held during the Pasta Cook-Off
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, August 27 & Sunday, August 28, 2011
&
Hot Pepper Eating Contest sponsored by
Bocce Tournament Fergusson Memorial Park, Shinnston
BENVENUTI The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will celebrate its 33rd Annual Festival on September 2,3,4, 2011. It has been rated among the “Top 100 Events in North America” by the American Bus Association, The Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events and One of the Largest Italian Festival’s in the Nation, (Sons of Italy). From the Coronation to the closing ceremonies, it will create a “little bit of Italy” in the hills of North Central West Virginia. See for yourself why it is rated as one of the most authentic ethnic Festivals in the USA.
West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival 340 W. Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301 PHONE: 304-622-7314 FAX: 304-622-5727
Website: www.wvihf.com Email: benvenuto79@wvihf.com
sponsored by: Clarksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, Harmer Funeral Home, Lumberport Shinnston Gas, McDonalds of Harrison County, Orioles Club & Lounge, WesBanco of Shinnston, Hammer’s Market, Shinnston Plumbing, Perine Funeral Home, Jimmy’s Diner, Inc., Dorsey Funeral Home Inc., A’ Pizza, Abruzzino Italian Bakery, ProCare Pharmacy Inc., Pizza Express, Lee Reger Build, Inc.
Golf Tournament sponsored by: Harry Green 7 Acres
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Bridgeport Country Club
Elimination Dinner to follow the Golf Tournament - Bridgeport Country Club
Honorees Dinner Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 Village Square Conference Center, 6:00pm Sponsored by: Greater Clarksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Saturday - sabato September 4th
Friday - venerdi September 3rd WV Lottery Day
Main Stage 11:30 Noon 1:30 2:30 2:45 3:30 4:00 5:15 6:15 7:15 8:30
Pre Coronation Music - AMICI Coronation of Regina Maria XXXIII Bridgeport High School Jazz Ensemble Sam and Ott (Accordion Players) WVIHF Dancers Sam and Ott (Accordion Players) Florence Chico Cann Children’s Chorus Mary Frances Beto Smith Benjamin DeFazio Rudy Amato “O What a Night” (A musical tribute to Frankie Valli and the FourSeasons)
10:00
AMICI
Children’s Stage Located in the
Children’s Area
Sunday - domenica September 5th Pepsi Day
Day Grand Parade at 10:30 am
Weekend Coverage
Main Stage
Parade Sponsors:
Centra, Davis Weaver Funeral Home, Eastpointe Autospa, Exponent Telegram, Greater Clarksburg CVB, Harry Green 7 Acres, Medbrook Medical Ctr.
Main Stage Noon 1:15 2:15 3:15 4:15 5:15 6:00 6:15 7:30 8:45 10:15
The Davisson Brothers Band Florence Chico Cann Children’s Chorus WVIHF Dancers Bridgeport High School Jazz Ensemble Allegro Dance Company Benjamin DeFazio Sam and Ott (Accordion Players) Rudy Amato Lou Christie Deana Martin AMICI
Children’s Stage Located in the 12:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00
Happy the Clown Hula Hoop Contest Dave Powers (Magician) WVIHF Dancers NCA Dance Pizza Eating Contest Dave Powers (Magician)
Showcase Stage Featuring Broadway to Top 40 Hits 3pm-7pm
Coronation Reception Concert by Barbara Tiano Friday, September 3, 2011 Immediately following the Coronation at the Waldomore sponsored by Texas Roadhouse, Pepsi, Embellishments & Wicked Sisters
Begins at 3:00
Mario Orsini (Magician) The Studio for the Performing Arts In Step School of Dance Bob Nickerson (Juggler) Mario Orsini teaches magic! Hula Hoop Contest NCA Cheer Happy the Clown Bob Nickerson (Juggler)
Registration at 2:45
sponsored by: Richard Iaquinta, Ron Fragale,
Bridgeport Conference Center, DeFazio Oil, BestCare Pharmacy– Bridgeport
Books & Brass at the Waldomore Saturday, September 3rd at 2pm Victor Basile & Judy Byers, Betty Larosa and ??? sponsored by: James & Law Co. FREE Concert by Brass Unlimited at 4pm
Italian Cultural Events sponsored by: Gabriel Brother’s Inc. and
North Central West Virginia Airport,
at the YWCA on Washington Avenue. Enjoy Italian Cooking Demos, Arts & Crafts, & more!
Showcase Stage Featuring Broadway to Top 40 Hits 1pm-7pm
Visit the Festival Information Booth located on corner of 3rd and Main by City Hall to purchase your WVIHF Souvenirs and don’t forget to visit the WVIHF FRITTI Booth!!!
Outdoor Mass Florence Chico Cann Children’s Chorus Mary Frances Beto Smith The Buckingham’s AMICI Festival Closes
Children’s Area
Meatball Eating Contest held at Jackson Square 2:00 2:30 3:00 4:00 5:00 5:30 6:00
11:00 12:45 1:30 2:45 5:00 6:00
Children’s Stage Located in the 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00
Children’s Area
Happy The Clown The Studio for the Performing Arts WVIHF Dancers Dave Powers (Magician) NCA Cheer WVIHF Dancers Pizza Eating Contest Happy The Clown
Showcase Stage Featuring Broadway to Top 40 Hits 1pm-3pm SUNDAY, September 4th is PEPSI DAY Sign up for free prizes Drawing will be at 5:45pm on the Antero Resources Appalachian Corp. Main Stage Sign up at any Festival beverage booth. You must be present to win and 18 years old. You will have 10 minutes when your name is announced to claim your prize.
This schedule is subject to change.