| 2009 Festival
Events 10am - 10pm | |
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Click here for detailed schedule
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| Italian Music | |
| Bocce Tournament | |
| Café Italiano | |
| Homemade Italian Desserts | |
| Italian Label Wine & Beer | |
| Italian Fresh Market | |
| Italian Auto & Motorcycle Show | |
| Belli Arti Enterprise: presents favorite Italian songs featuring Anna Dragoni | |
| The Story of Pinocchio | |
| Puppet Show - featuring: Boyardi, the Italian Chef puppet | |
| Children's Games: Go Fish and Corn Bag Toss | |
| Italian Adult Games:
Salami/Potato and Egg Crush | |
| Italian History/Heritage Booth | |
| Sons of Italy 2808-Columbia Info
& Italian Merchandise Booth | |
| Lodge Member Artists Booths | |
| Outside Vendor Booths | |
| Evening Street Dance with The Second Nature Band | |
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Pictures from 2008 Festival | |
| INTERESTED VENDORS - High dome tents are available for vendors to rent for the day at a cost of $220 which includes the required city sales license fee. Only non-food vendors will be considered. Participants and merchandise to be sold must be approved by the Festival Committee in advance. If interested, contact Nick Pizzuti, Festival Committee Chairman at 803.600.3720 or email kpizzuti@sc.rr.com | |||
| Overnight Accommodations AT DISCOUNT RATES are only a click away! Through partnership with the following hotels in the downtown Columbia area, discounted room rates are being made available during the weekend of the 2009 Sons of Italy Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament for festival visitors, including members of any Sons of Italy lodge; and participating vendors. Dates that the discount applies include: Friday, November 6; Saturday, November 7 (day of festival); and Sunday, November 8. Simply click the hotel link of choice and you will be directed to the hotel’s homepage to begin the registration process. | |||
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Courtyard 630 Assembly Street Columbia, SC 29201 803.799.7800 |
Located just down Assembly Street from Finlay Park and the festival, the Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC offers 189 rooms including 16 suites for your comfort and convenience. Each room is spacious and combines comfort with functionality with high-speed Internet access included. Click here for special festival rates & reservation information. | $89 per night |
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Springhill Suites 511 Lady Street Columbia, SC 29201 803.978.2333 |
Located in the Vista, just blocks from the festival, Springhill Suites by Marriott offers spacios studio suites, innovatively laid out, stylishly furnished and smartly designed. Complimentary continental Suite Seasons Breakfast buffet and complimentary on-site parking available. Click here for special rates and reservation information. | $89 per night |
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Marriott 1200 Hampton Street Columbia, SC 29201 803.771.7000 |
The Columbia Marriott is located at the heart of the "Famously Hot" city just two blocks from Columbia's state capital & Finlay Park, site of the festival. The hotel features all of the modern amenities including wired and wireless high speed internet access, the City Center Grille restaurant, Garnet's Sport Bar, Star Bucks Cafe, a recently renovated concierge lounge and a heated indoor pool, with hot tub & sun deck. Complimentary airport shuttle is available. Click here for reservation information. | $99 per night |
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Staybridge Suites 1913 Huger Street Columbia, SC 29201 803.451.5900 |
Located just 2 blocks from the festival,this newly constructed residential hotel offers spacious suite accommodations with kitchens and upscale features, including indoor pool and daily complimentary hot breakfast for guests. Children always stay free, and sleeper sofa beds in every room are perfect for kids and groups. Click here for reservations and special rates available for festival participants. | $99 per night |
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