What is Festa Italiana?
A grand celebration of all things Italian! The epicenter of Italian culture in the Piedmont is here on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19 as food vendors, musicians, artists and craftsmen from across the region descend on Chianti in the Carolinas for this annual celebration of Italian culture, food, art, music, and of course, wine. Tickets are $15 per person and include parking, admission to the festival, commemorative Festa Italiana wine glass and a glass of Raffaldini wine. Pre-sale will be available until Thursday, September 16 at 5pm. Day of tickets will be $20 and are available at the gate. We hope you'll join us for a weekend of fun, rain or shine!
Small Sessions Immerse Your Experience!
Enjoy the festival atmosphere or join one of our breakout sessions featuring in depth discussions with Jay Raffaldini and our team on winemaking, vineyard, Italian trivia and more!
SATURDAY:
11:30 pm – 12:45 pm - The Vineyards of Raffaldini
Join Jason Krug, Vineyard Manager and owner Jay Raffaldini to learn about the vineyard and this year’s harvest while walking in the vines.
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Italian Music and Opera – Join Soprano Jersey Roche and Baritone Justin Traxler and learn about and listen to favorite arias from Italian opera and other Italian songs. There is no country better known for music, love, passion and drama than Italy and Italian opera has it all!!
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm - Winemaking Raffaldini style
Join Raffaldini winemaker Chris Nelson for an informative and fun session on winemaking and this year’s wine.
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Italian Trivia
Join Barbara Raffaldini and test your knowledge of Italian facts. Winners will receive great prizes.
SUNDAY:
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm – Salsa Dancing
Spice up your dance steps Victoria Calamusa as she teaches us some moves that are bound to impress your partner.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm – The Vineyards of Raffaldini
Join owner Jay Raffaldini to learn about the vineyard and this year’s harvest while walking in the vines.
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm - Winemaking Raffaldini style
Join Raffaldini winemaker Chris Nelson for an informative and fun session on winemaking and this year’s wine.
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Italian Trivia
Join Barbara Raffaldini and test your knowledge of Italian facts. Winners will receive great prizes.
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