The Saint Marco Society celebrates Italian heritage with the annual Italian Food Festival. Held each year on the first full weekend of August, the event is free and open to the public. The weekend features live music and entertainment, bocce ball, and of course, lots of great food.

Food options at the event include sit-down meals and grab-and-go handhelds, including:
– Homemade Lasagna
– Porchetta Sandwiches
– Sausage Sandwiches
– Meatball Sandwiches
– Pasta and Meatballs
– Stuffed Olives
– Fresh Dough Pizza
– Fried Mushrooms
– Crispelle
– Gelato
– and More

The 2025 event was held from August 1-3. Details of the 2026 event will be posted in summer.

Berks County Eats Review

Food & Festivals: Saint Marco Italian Food Festival

I love Italian food. It seems odd because the closest my family blood line comes to Italy is my great-grandfather’s short stay during his deployment in World War I. But my love of pasta, tomato sauce and Italian food of all kinds is unquestioned. And it is with that appetite that I look forward to…

Upcoming Food Events in Berks County