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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🇮🇹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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The Fourth Annual Avena Maryland Italian Festival, presented by Jarrettsville Furniture happens this weekend (9/25 to 9/27). It’s the largest Italian festival in Maryland and it is coming to Ripken Stadium! Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the food, music, culture, and traditions of Italy. Get your tickets here: www.marylanditalianfestival.com/tickets
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Less than 24 hours to go!🇮🇹🚨 IT’S ALMOST FESTIVAL TIME! 🚨🇮🇹
The wait is nearly over! The forecast is looking great!
The Avena Maryland Italian Festival, presented by Jarrettsville Furniture, takes over Ripken Stadium THIS WEEKEND! 🍝🎶🎆
Save these hours, send them to your festival crew and start planning your weekend:
🇮🇹 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
⏰ 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Night – Active-duty Military, Reservists, National Guard, Veterans and spouses receive 50% off admission with appropriate ID.
🎆 Fireworks Friday night!
🇮🇹 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
🎯 10:00 AM – Bocce Tournament
⏰ 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM – Festival
🎆 Fireworks Saturday night
🇮🇹 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
⛪ 10:00 – 11:00 AM – Mass
Mass is free to attend, and those who join us for Mass are welcome to stay and enjoy the festival once it opens!
⏰ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Festival
Three days packed with incredible Italian food, live entertainment, family fun, heritage, shopping, Bocce, fireworks and so much more. ❤️🤌
📍 Ripken Stadium | Aberdeen, MD
📅 September 25–27
🎟️ Get your tickets, gather the famiglia and get ready—we’ll see you THIS WEEKEND!
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One day to go!
Thank you to WBFF FOX 45 for joining us at Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen Md as we get ready for a weekend of fun at the Avena Maryland Italian Festival, presented by Jarrettsville Furniture, Inc.!
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The full attraction schedule for Avena Maryland Italian Festival is here! Check all the details on what's happening Friday through Sunday!
Don't forget to get your tickets ahead of time: www.tickettailor.com/events/avenamarylanditalianfestival2026/2084146
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