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The Italian Village parish festival returns October 9 through 11 with pasta, procession energy, live music, and a Sunday parade locals still treat as the real kickoff
The Columbus Italian Festival fills the grounds around Saint John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church in Italian Village each October. For 2026, expect Friday evening through Sunday, with food booths, church programming, live entertainment, and the neighborhood feel that keeps this on local calendars year after year.
Sunday remains the centerpiece for many attendees: Mass, then the parade and marching-band energy that spills into the festival grounds. Single-day and multi-day tickets are typically sold, and lines for popular food stands get real by midafternoon Saturday.
Park with patience or use rideshare into Italian Village. Wear comfortable shoes, bring cash backup, and leave room for dessert. If you only have one window, Sunday afternoon delivers the fullest picture of why this festival still matters in Columbus.
