Events
Regina Maria XXXV Elleyse Gemondo of Bridgeport, WV will be crowned as Regina Maria XXXV this Labor Day Weekend Contact the Festival Office for more information. |
Bella Notte Valentine Celebration The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival held the 3rd Annual Bella Notte Valentine Celebration on Saturday, February 16, 2013, 6PM at the Bridgeport Conference Center. Featured vocalists were Benjamin DeFazio, Lindsey Lowe, Marissa Bailey. |
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The 5th Annual Author's Forum
 Featuring Dr. Carolyn Atkins Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 6pm at the Waldomore Event Brochure/Dr. Atkins Biography |
VIP BrunchSaturday, August 31, 2013 immediately following the Grand Feature Parade at Noon at the Harrison County Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Anna Pishner Harsh will be honored as the Excellence in Education Award Recipient  Mrs. Anna Pishner Harsh |
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2013 Poster Contest Winner, Alexis IrvinAlexis Irvin is the 2013 winner of the 35th Annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Poster Contest! She is the first student from West Liberty University to ever win this outstanding award! Congratulations Alexis! |
Honorees DinnerView Invitation (PDF) Please join the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival for the annual Honorees Dinner. Thursday, August 29, 2013, 6PM, Bridgeport Conference Center, 300 Conference Center Way, Bridgeport, WV Italian-American Man of the Year, Joe Retton Italian-American Woman of the Year, Sharon Flanery Honorary Italian Man of the Year, John Ebert Honorary Italian Woman of the Year, Margaret Bailey MOther & Father of the Year, John & Mary Shields |
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WVIHF Longaberger/Vera Bradley Purse BingoSunday, May 19, 2013 at the Clarksburg Knights of Columbus. Doors open at 12:30PM. Early Birds at 1:30PM. Bingo at 2:00PM. 20 Games for $20, PLUS 2 FREE Early Birds & 1 Mystery Game! 50/50 Drawings, Raffles, Many Door Prizer & Concessions. (Must be 18 years or older to play). Proceeds benefit the WVIHF. |
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The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival presents the 15th ANNUAL 5-K RACEThe West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival held their 15th Annual 5-K Race on Saturday, July 20, 2013. The race took 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. Thanks for joining us for another great run!!! 2013 Official Race Results |
WVIHF Golf TournamentWednesday, August 28, 2013 This big event is always held the Wednesday preceding Labor Day Weekend. This 4-man scramble will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. This tournament is followed by an Elimination Dinner. Anyone wishing to participate should contact the Festival office. Golfers, click here to register |
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The 25th Annual Greater Clarksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Pasta Cook-OffSaturday, August 24, 2013 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 25, 2012 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!!! This cook-off has categories for both amateur and professionals.Click here for the Registration form, Rules & Regulations |
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Inaugural Car & Bike Show
Sponsors
   Sunday, September 1, 2013 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 Car and Bike Show flyer |
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Bocce TournamentGAME ON! The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will present the 4th Annual Bocce Tournament August 24 & 25, 2013 at Gerguson Memorial Park, Shinnston, WV.  For more information contact 304.592.5631 or email benvenuto79@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 Bocce Tournament Entry Form Bocce tournament poster |
Meatball Eating Contest
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ARE YOU HUNGRY?!
The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will present the 3rd Annual Meatball Eating Contest Sunday, September 1, 2013 Featuring both Men's and Women's Divisions! 
For more information contact 304.622.7314 or email benvenuto79@wvihf.com Meatball Eating Contest Entry Form Meatball Contest Poster |
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Homemade Wine ContestSaturday, August 24, 2013, during the 25th Annual Pasta Cook-Off. More information to follow. |
Elimination DinnerThe West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will present the Annual Elimination Dinner Wednesday, August 28, 2013 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! Eliminiation Dinner Letter |
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2nd Annual Canned Pepper ContestSaturday, August 24, 2013, during the 25th Annual Pasta Cook-Off. More information to follow. |
7th Annual Christmas in Italy CelebrationMore info coming soon! |
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SPONSORS
Secret & Shields, A. C.
Davis Funeral Home
Clarksburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Central WV Transit Authority
Ronald Lane, Inc.
Eastpointe Auto Spa
Buffington Studio
Mike Ross, Inc.
Family Vision
