POSTER CONTEST, PRESENTED by Top Inflatable Games and Mountain State CateringEach year, the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival presents the "Poster Contest" Sponsored by Top Inflatable Gams and Mountain State Catering. This contest is geared toward all non-professional artists of all ages, to prepare a finished 16'x 20' poster that will adorn our Souvenir Book, the commemorative poster and the 5-K Run t-shirt. The posters are distributed throughout West Virginia to promote the Festival and the Souvenir Book can be purchased at the Festival. The 2008 poster design was created by Leah Ellyson, a sophomore at North Marion High School. Leah's poster was revealed at our annual Poster Contest reception on Wednesday, April 9th at the WVIHF office. Leah enjoys drawing and writing and plans to pursue both as a career. She has been drawing since she was 4 year old. She has also bee chosen to go to the Governor's School of the Arts this summer in Wheeling, WV. Congratulations Leah!!!
Giuliana F. Mazza to reign as REGINA MARIA XXX
Saturday, April 19, 2008 the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival introduced Regina Maria XXX and her court to the public for the first time. This year's Queen is Giuliana F. Mazza of Clarksburg. She is the daughter of Louie & Rose Mazza of Clarksburg. Giuliana is a registered nurse at University Hospital in Pittsburgh. The theme of the evening was "VENICE IN THE SPRING", and the room was decorated with scenes of Venice, an authentic gondola, and each table had an array of Italian cheeses, grapes and homemade wine by Vito Destito. The 350 guest were overwhelmed with Homemade Italian Cookies by Rose Mazza, Italian appetizers, and a wonderful Italian meal. Giuliana is dedicating her reign to her two deceased grandmothers, Pasqualina Oliverio Mazzei and Flora Policano Mazza. This year's Spring Gala was sponsored by HomefindersPlus Real Estate.
The West Virginia Itaian Heritage Festival presents the 10th ANNUAL 5-K RUN
Saturday, July 19, 2008
The West Virginia Italian Heritage Fesitval will be holding their 10th Annual 5-K Run on Saturday, July 19, 2008. The race will once again take place in uptown Clarksburg, along the new route which will lead runners along the business & residential districts of Clarksburg & Glen Elk. The course was a big hit last year and the runners seem to enjoy this "RUNNER FRIENDLY" course. Sponsors of the race are Ferris Baker Watts, Thrasher Engineering, North Central Chiropractic Clinic and the J.Cecil Jarvis Memoral Triathlon. We hope you can join us for another great run!!!
Runners, click here to register
WVIFH Golf Tournament presented by HARRY GREEN 7 ACRES
August 27, 2008 at the Bridgeport Country Club, Bridgeport, WV
This big event is always held the Wednesday preceding Labor Day Weekend. This 4-man scramble will be held at the Bridgeport Country Club on Wednesday, August 27, 2008. Try your luck on "Beat the Dealer" Hal Green, of Harry Greens located in Clarksburg. This tournament is followed by an Elimination Dinner. Anyone wishing to participate should contact the Festival office.
20h ANNUAL PASTA COOK-OFF Sponsored by "DEMUS Italian Specialty Foods"
Saturday, August 23, 2008 at the New Parking Building in Clarksburg.
This fun-filled day is always held the Saturday before the Festival. This year's event will take place on August 23, 2008 at the new parking building on Pike Street in Uptown Clarksburg, beginning 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 pannel 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. This cook-off has categories for both amateur and professionals.
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