Events
 The 5th Annual Bella NotteA Valentine's Celebration. Saturday, February 14, 2015. 6PM at the Bridgeport Conference Center. Bella Notte Info |
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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 AheadTo 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!" |
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2014 Festival Chorus |
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The 6th Annual Author's Forum
Sunday, August 31, 2014 at 1:30PM at the Waldomore |
VIP BrunchSaturday, August 30, 2014 immediately following the Grand Feature Parade at Noon at the Harrison County Senior Citizens Center |
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Elimination DinnerThe 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 DinnerPlease 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 |
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The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival presents the 16th ANNUAL 5-K RACEThe 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 TournamentWednesday, 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. |
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The 26th Annual Greater Clarksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Pasta Cook-OffThis fun-filled day is always held the Saturday before the Festival. This year's event took place on August 23, 2014 at the new parking building on Pike Street in Uptown Clarksburg. Great cooks from around the area competed to see who has the "BEST PASTA IN TOWN"!! Each dish was judged by the public and a panel of judges. 2014 WVIHF Pasta Cook-Off Winners: Best Overall: Dennis LeRoy & Michelle Wilfong 1st Place Red: Dennis LeRoy & Michelle Wilfong 2nd Place Red: Jackie Decker 1st Place White: Mary Shields & Rosemary Bonasso People's Choice: Mary Shields & Rosemary Bonasso Hot Pepper Eating Contest Winner: Benjamin Williams |
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2nd Annual Car & Bike Show
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  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 |
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Bocce TournamentGAME ON! The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will present the 5th Annual Bocce Tournament August 16, 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
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ARE YOU HUNGRY?!
The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will present the 4th Annual Meatball Eating Contest Saturday, August 30, 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 |
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Homemade Wine ContestSaturday, August 23, 2014, during the 26th Annual Pasta Cook-Off. Homemade Wine Contest 1st Place Winners! Dry White: Kevin Lowther Sweet White: Belinda Moore/ Rick Wolfe Dry Red: Belinda Moore/ Rick Wolfe Sweet Red: Belinda Moore/ Rick Wolfe Fruit & Berry: Christopher Price Best in Show: Dry Red by Belinda Moore/ Rick Wolfe |
3rd Annual Canned Pepper ContestSaturday, August 23, 2014, during the 26th Annual Pasta Cook-Off. Canned Pepper Contest 1st Place Winners!: Peppers in Oil: Brenda Skinkovich Sweet in Sauce: David Bowers Medium in Sauce: Rose Rossana Hot in Sauce: Marcel Malfregeot and Roger Diaz Hot Pepper Eating Contest Winner:
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Sponsors
 Wine Garden and Tasting AreaLocated in the Chase Bank Atrium Friday: 5pm - 11pm Saturday: 1pm - 11pm Sunday: 1pm - 6pm Wineries West Whitehill Winery, Moorefiled, WV; Cascarelli's Old Country Wine, Salem, WV; WineTree Vineyards Winery, Parkersburg, WV; Kirkwood Winery Summersville, WV; Batton Hollow Winery, Lost Creek, WV; Stone Road Vineyard, Elizabeth, WV Purchase a WVIHF wine glass for $10 & sample over 40 wines! |
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Performances
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SPONSORS
Buffington Studio
Eastpointe Auto Spa
Ronald Lane, Inc.
Family Vision
Central WV Transit Authority
Clarksburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Mike Ross, Inc.
Secret & Shields, A. C.
