Events

Regina Maria XXXVI Kasandra Theresa Ruscitto of Vienna, WV will be crowned as Regina Maria XXXVI this Labor Day Weekend Contact the Festival Office for more information.		2014 Poster Contest Winner, Benjamin DeFazio A Look Ahead To Benjamin, The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival represents his Italian ancestors who have passed, his heritage that he honors and cherishes, and the legacy of food, music, and dancing which the Italian-American culture has passed on to the community. "I love to look down the streets and see families enjoying food, friends, music, and dancing! When I look at Main Street, Clarksburg on Labor Day Weekend, I see heritage and culture and art and colors and life. My poster design depicts Italian ancestors walking through the famous arch of San Giovanni in Fiore in Calabria into the 'new world' of America. Each person in the foreground represents those in the past and how art has influenced their/our lives. There is one less person in the foreground to represent those who are no longer with us. I hope to inspire everyone to view the festival in the same way that I do!"
The 6th Annual Author's Forum sponsored by Sunday, August 28, 2014 at the Waldomore		VIP Brunch Saturday, August 30, 2014 immediately following the Grand Feature Parade at Noon at the Harrison County Senior Citizens Center
Elimination Dinner The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will present the Annual Elimination Dinner Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at the Bridgeport Country Club. The cocktail hour will be from 6pm - 7pm, dinner will be served at 7pm and the drawing will be held immediately following dinner. Tickets will again be a $100 tax deductible donation, which includes dinner and an open bar, with a grand prize of $4,000!		Honorees Dinner Please join the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival for the annual Honorees Dinner. Thursday, August 28, 2014 Italian Man of the Year, Anthony Bellotte Italian Woman of the Year, Angela Bellotte Honorary Italian Man of the Year, Dr. Joseph Momen Honorary Italian Woman of the Year, Sarah Carr Parsons Excellence in Education, Mary Randolph Mother of the Year, Lucie Romano
The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival presents the 16th ANNUAL 5-K RACE The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival held their 16th Annual 5-K Race on Saturday, July 19, 2014. The race will take place in uptown Clarksburg, along the new route which led runners along the business & residential districts of Clarksburg & Glen Elk. The course has been a big hit the last few years and the runners seem to enjoy this "RUNNER FRIENDLY" course. Runners click here to register 2014 Official Race Results		WVIHF Golf Tournament Wednesday, August 27, 2014 This big event is always held the Wednesday preceding Labor Day Weekend. This 4-man scramble will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. This tournament is followed by an Elimination Dinner. Anyone wishing to participate should contact the Festival office.
The 26th Annual Greater Clarksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Pasta Cook-Off Sponsors Country Club Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Jackson Square Parking Facility in Clarksburg. This fun-filled day is always held the Saturday before the Festival. This year's event will take place on August 23, 2014 at the new parking building on Pike Street in Uptown Clarksburg, cooking begins at 9:00am, tasting & judging begins at 12:00pm. Great cooks from around the area compete to see who has the "BEST PASTA IN TOWN"!! Each dish is judged by the public and a panel of judges. The day is not only filled with great smells of fine Italian cuisine, but on-going entertainment and special activities for all ages & a HOT PEPPER EATING CONTEST!!! Pasta Cook-Off Brochure and form
2nd Annual Car & Bike Show Sponsors Sunday, August 31, 2014 on the festival grounds. Trophies! Goody Bags! Door Prizes! Event Surface is Blacktop - Dash Plaques Given to first 50 vehicles to register - 50/50 Drawing - 7 Classes / 38 Awards Award Presentation at 3:00 p.m. Early entry fee: $10.00. Car and Bike Show Entry Form, Rules and Regulations
Bocce Tournament GAME ON! The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will present the 5th Annual Bocce Tournament August 23 & 24, 2014 at Fergusson Memorial Park, Shinnston, WV. For more information contact 304.592.5631 or email wvihf@wvihf.com Entry fee is $80 per team. Guaranteed $600 prize money (based on minimum 8-team tournament... more teams = more money.) 1st Place = $300 minimum 2nd Place = $200 minimum 3rd Place = $100 minimum		Meatball Eating Contest Sponsor ARE YOU HUNGRY?! The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will present the 4th Annual Meatball Eating Contest Saturday, August 23, 2014 Featuring both Men's and Women's Divisions! For more information contact 304.622.7314 or email wvihf@wvihf.com Meatball Eating Contest Entry Form
Homemade Wine Contest Saturday, August 23, 2014, during the 26th Annual Pasta Cook-Off. More information to follow. Homemade Wine borchure and form		3rd Annual Canned Pepper Contest Saturday, August 23, 2014, during the 26th Annual Pasta Cook-Off. More information to follow. Canned Pepper Brochure and form

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