James Partin

Italian Festival in Newport

The best in Italian food and culture is available June 11-14 along Riverboat Festival Row in Newport, Ky. Patrons will get to experience the best Italian Food from area restaurants, both classic favorites entrees, appetizers and desserts and beverages. Whether you like Ravioli w/Meatballs, Italian Hoagie, The Chicken Parmigiana, or a cannoli for that sweet tooth they have you covered.

Additionally, Visitors will also get to experience the best in local bands for you entertainment all weekend long. The headliners are listed below.

2026 Entertainment Schedule

Thursday

  • 5:00–6:30 PM – Hank Mautner Band w/ Nancy James
  • 6:30–7:00 PM – Opening Ceremony – Hank Mautner Band to play National Anthem
  • 7:00–7:30 PM – Honored Italian-American Sons and Daughters Award
  • 7:30–8:30 PM – Moreno Fruzzetti with Hank Mautner Band
  • 9:00–11:00 PM – Mix Tape

Friday

  • 5:00–6:45 PM – Hank Mautner Band
  • 7:00–8:00 PM – Moreno Fruzzetti with Hank Mautner Band
  • 8:30–9:00 PM – Hank Mautner Band
  • 9:00–11:00 PM – Stromboleros: Italian folk band & LaCompagni: Italian folk dance troupe

Saturday

  • 12:00–12:45 PM – Hank Mautner Band
  • 12:45–1:45 PM – Moreno Fruzzetti with Hank Mautner Band
  • 2:00–4:00 PM – Britney’s Lipstick
  • 4:00–5:00 PM – Moreno Fruzzetti with Hank Mautner Band
  • 5:30–8:30 PM – Vinyl Countdown
  • 9:00–11:00 PM – Devou-Doo Daddies

Sunday

  • 12:00–2:00 PM – Hank Mautner Band
  • 2:00–3:00 PM – Moreno Fruzzetti with Hank Mautner Band
  • 4:00–5:30 PM – Devou-Doo Daddies
  • 6:00–9:00 PM – Naked Karate Girls