The Society of Italian American Businessmen Welcomes the 4th Annual
Avena Maryland Italian Festival
SEPTEMBER 25 – SEPTEMBER 27, 2026
The Largest Italian Festival in Maryland returns to Harford County with Live National Entertainment, Carnival Rides & Midway, Wine/Beer/Liquor Piazza, Italian Food & Retail Vendors, Cooking & Wine Demos, Bocce Tournament and so much more!
SIAB largest pledge to date, $100,000 to the Char Hope Foundation
Remarkable Milestone
In 2024 SIAB reached a remarkable milestone by surpassing the $1,000,000 mark in community contributions. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our supporters for their incredible contributions. Your unwavering dedication has been instrumental in achieving this milestone. Our members have devoted countless hours to reach this incredible milestone. Their steadfast commitment and tireless efforts have been the driving force behind our success, a success that we are proud to see impacting the lives of our community.
Mission & Purpose
We believe the bonds of our heritage bring us together to be a part of something bigger than ourselves as individuals for the common cause of promoting Italian culture and raising money for other 501c3 organizations in Maryland. Our charitable giving focuses on the areas of education, family and child services, mental health, and addiction. Our reach has grown since 2013, and we believe we can touch countless more people with our increased charity work. You can become an important part of the mission we started!
The Society of Italian American Businessmen is a 501c3 charitable organization. Tax ID#: 46-2965362.
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Today, we honor All Saints’ Day.
This is a day to remember and celebrate the saints who came before us and the faith, traditions, and values they passed down through generations.
For many Italian American families, this day holds a special place in our traditions and serves as an opportunity to reflect on the loved ones and traditions that continue to shape who we are.
From the SIAB family to yours, we wish you a blessed All Saints’ Day. 🇮🇹
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Happy Halloween from all of us at SIAB! Whether you’re trick-or-treating, handing out candy, or hosting a spooky dinner, we hope your night is full of good food and good company.
Share your best Italian-themed Halloween treat or costume with us below. 🎃
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October is Italian American Heritage Month, and at SIAB, we celebrate our heritage all year long. 🇮🇹
Italian Americans have shaped our businesses, neighborhoods, and tables for generations, and we’re proud to carry that legacy forward. At The Avena Maryland Italian Festival, presented by Jarrettsville Furniture, Inc., attendees celebrated their roots by placing a pin on the map to show where their Italian ancestors came from! 📍
Grazie to everyone who keeps our traditions alive. Tell us in the comments: What’s one Italian tradition your family still carries on?
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Happy National Pasta Day! 🍝
Some of the best Italian cooking in Maryland comes from kitchens right here at home, and many of them are friends of SIAB.
Today we’re saluting the local restaurants that bring us together at our monthly meetings or SIAB events and keep Italian tradition on the table every night, including Liberatore's Bel Air, Enotria Restaurant & Grill, Tutto Fresco, La Cucina, and Lib's Grill of Bel Air.
Dinner plans tonight? Skip the box and support a local Italian kitchen.
👇 What’s your go-to pasta order in Maryland?
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Strong leadership. Shared heritage. A commitment to community.
Meet the leadership team of the Society of Italian American Businessmen. From our President, Anthony DiPaula, to our officers who serve alongside him, this team helps guide SIAB’s mission of bringing Italian American business leaders together while giving back to the community.
Each leader brings his own family heritage, experience, and perspective to SIAB, but they share a common commitment: fellowship, business, philanthropy, and preserving our Italian American traditions.
We’re proud of the leadership that continues to move SIAB forward and grateful for the time and dedication they give to our organization.
Get to know the full SIAB leadership team: www.thesiab.org/about/siab-leadership/
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🇮🇹The festival is rain or shine. Certain activities, such as carnival rides, may need to pause if weather conditions require it, but we’re looking forward to a great weekend 🎪
Cooking demos, wine seminars, puppet shows, lectures, tarantella and large family picnic areas are all under cover! There are several tented areas! Pack your poncho and let’s make the best of this weekend! 🫶
🎆 Saturday Night – FIREWORKS at 9:30pm
Come hungry, bring the famiglia and get ready to spend the day enjoying live entertainment, authentic Italian food, Heritage Village, shopping, family activities, Bocce and so much more. 🍝🎶🇮🇹📱
ALSO NEW THIS YEAR! Midway rides added an option to buy wristbands for an unlimited amount of rides! You can still purchase a set amount of “points” if you prefer!
Before you head our way: Check our page throughout the day for the latest festival updates, and visit our “Plan Your Visit” guide pinned to the top of our Facebook page for answers to many frequently asked questions, including parking and important festival information.
Should weather conditions impact any other festival activities or schedules, we’ll share updates right here on our social channels. We recommend following along for the latest information throughout the weekend.
And remember…every ticket purchased helps support the mission behind this festival and the Society of Italian American Businessmen’s continued work giving back to our community. ❤️
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🇮🇹The festival is rain or shine. Certain activities, such as carnival rides, may need to pause if weather conditions require it, but we’re looking forward to a great weekend 🎪 Cooking demos, wine seminars, puppet shows, lectures, tarantella and large family picnic areas are all under cover! There are several tented areas! Pack your poncho and let’s make the best of this weekend! 🫶 🎆 Saturday Night – FIREWORKS at 9:30pm Come hungry, bring the famiglia and get ready to spend the day enjoying live entertainment, authentic Italian food, Heritage Village, shopping, family activities, Bocce and so much more. 🍝🎶🇮🇹📱 ALSO NEW THIS YEAR! Midway rides added an option to buy wristbands for an unlimited amount of rides! You can still purchase a set amount of “points” if you prefer! Before you head our way: Check our page throughout the day for the latest festival updates, and visit our “Plan Your Visit” guide pinned to the top of our Facebook page for answers to many frequently asked questions, including parking and important festival information. Should weather conditions impact any other festival activities or schedules, we’ll share updates right here on our social channels. We recommend following along for the latest information throughout the weekend. And remember…every ticket purchased helps support the mission behind this festival and the Society of Italian American Businessmen’s continued work giving back to our community. ❤️ 📷: @sincerelysawyer @profilesbmore
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September 25-27th come check out the Italian Festival at Ripken stadium! We are happy to help with the Bocceball courts and water fountains!
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September 25-27th come check out the Italian Festival at Ripken stadium! We are happy to help with the Bocceball courts and water fountains! #maryland #harfordcounty #landscaping #hardscaping #outdoorliving
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