Hofstra Italian Experience Festival Celebrates 21 Years

Celebrate Italy’s cultural and culinary
influence on America at one of the largest and most beautiful outdoor festivals
on Long Island when Hofstra University hosts the 21st  Annual Italian Experience on Sunday, September
15, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will take place outdoors, rain or
shine, on the South Campus.

 

The Italian Experience Festival has grown to be a popular Long Island
tradition, featuring a full itinerary of crafts, live entertainment, children’s
activities and food.

 

Entertainment includes a great performance by John Ciotta; The Long Island
Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra; The San Remo Duo; performance by  members
of The Bronx Opera Company; Katie’s Puppets; The Magic of Gary the Great; and a
Poets and Writers Piazza. (Please note: the entertainment schedule is subject
to change.)

 

Admission to the festival is $7 per person; $5 for seniors (over 65 with ID).
Children under 12 are admitted free. Free admission for Hofstra students, staff
and faculty upon presentation of a current HofstraCard. The public may call
Hofstra’s Festival Hotline at (516) 463-6582 or visit www.hofstra.edu/Festivals
for more information. For vendor information call Jessie Garcia at (516)
463-6504.



Guests may also visit hofstra.edu/festivals or become a fan of Hofstra University Festivals on Facebook.