Italian Festival
& Exotic Car Show
at Casa Belvedere
2026
COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND
Saturday, October 10, 2026 :: Noon – 6pm
Sunday, October 11, 2026 :: Noon – 5pm
Rain Date: Monday, October 12, 2026 :: Noon – 5pm
Admission $10 pp :: Children under 12 FREE
SIGNATURE OPENING CELEBRATION
16th ANNIVERSAY GALA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026 :: 6:30pm
Legacy, Leadership, and Light
Celebrating Those Who Inspire Generations
Experience the vibrant spirit, rich heritage, and timeless traditions of Italy at The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere’s Annual Fall Festival and Italian Exotic Car Show. Perched atop Grymes Hill, Casa Belvedere pairs a beautifully restored 1908 mansion with stunning views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. For one spectacular weekend, this historic estate is transformed into a lively marketplace featuring authentic culinary delights, live entertainment, and a dazzling showcase of luxury Italian performance vehicles. More than just a festival, this beloved annual tradition serves as Casa Belvedere’s premier fundraiser, directly supporting community arts, educational programming, local charity partnerships, and our student scholarship fund. The annual festivities kick off the weekend earlier (on October 2nd) with our signature 16th annual gala event.
- The Italian Luxury & Exotic Car Showcase: The crown jewel of the event features a spectacular lineup of classic, performance, and exotic Italian vehicles displayed across the lawn. Attendees can get up close to rare models from legendary marques such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, and Lancia. Trophies are awarded to best in class.
- Live Music & Entertainment: Continuous live musical performances take place on a center stage throughout the weekend.
- Food & Specialty Vendors: The grounds are filled with local vendors serving authentic Italian cuisine, street foods, wine, beer, and spirit tastings.
- Family & Seasonal Activities: Because it takes place in mid-October, the festival doubles as a family autumn celebration, complete with a dedicated Kids Zone, pumpkin patch, contemporary art exhibits, and various contests or raffles.
The Taste of Italy Expo, hosted on the elegant second-floor Galleria of Casa Belvedere, is an immersive celebration of authentic Italian flavors, offering guests an elevated tasting experience and direct access to top-tier Italian food and beverage brands.
This curated showcase features a broad array of premium Italian products. Explore an exceptional selection of fine wines and prosecco, crisp Italian beers, artisanal pastas, decadent sweets, savory salumi, specialty cheeses, and other authentic culinary treasures.
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