Newport Italianfest

About

Newport Italianfest draws more than 120,000 guests each June to Newport Festival Park on the Ohio River between the Purple People and Taylor-Southgate Bridges. A free four-day summer festival built around authentic Italian cuisine, live music, and cultural celebration — the vendor mix includes food vendors, craft vendors, and local artisans. Strong foot traffic in an established, tourism-heavy waterfront setting.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Jun 11-14, 2026

Venue

Newport Festival Park, Riverboat Row

Tags

• italian
• food
• craft
• annual