
Journey to Italy without leaving Matthews at Ciao Italia Matthews. The festival takes place September 20 and 21, 2025, at Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina. The hours are 12 to 8:30 p.m. both days.
Entry is free. You’ll have the option to purchase a wristband for $5, which will be be honored by the vendors and will reduce the price of food by 10%.
The festival features the music, dance, food and art of Italy. There will be a car show featuring cars such as Lamborghini, Ferrari and Maserati.
September 20, 2025
- 12:15-12:30 Mark Tofano – Intro & Welcome
- 12:30-12:50 Tatyana Thulien
- 1:00-1:20 Violin Solo
- 1:30-1:50 Melinda Whittington
- 2:00-2:20 Joey Sax
- 2:30-2:50 Joey Santo
- 3:00-3:30 Strolling – Accordian
- 3:30-3:50 Jersey Roche
- 4:00-4:20 Violin Solo
- 4:30-4:50 Melinda Whittington
- 5:00-5:30 Strolling – Mandoline
- 5:30-5:50 Joey Santo
- 6:30-6:50 Giovanni Grimaudo
- 7:00-7:20 Melinda Whittington & Ethan Uslan
- 7:30-8:30 Giovanni’s Extravaganza -(Jersey, Jacob & Joey)
September 21, 2025
- 12:15-12:30 Mark Tofano – Intro & Welcome
- 12:30-12:50 Tatyana Thulien
- 1:00-1:20 Violin Solo
- 1:30-1:50 Melinda Whittington
- 2:00-2:20 Joey Sax
- 2:30-2:50 Siler Chapman – pizza toss
- 3:00-3:30 Strolling – Violin
- 3:30-3:50 Johnathan White
- 4:00-4:20 Melinda Whittington & Ethan Uslan
- 4:30-4:50 Jersey Roche
- 4:55-5:15 Strolling – Mandoline
- 5:15-5:30 Joey Santo
- 5:30-5:45 Giovanni Grimaudo & Joey Santo
- 6:00-6:30 Peter Rubino – sculptor
- 6:45-7:30 Mark Tofano – announcements, farewell and intro of Viva Italia!
- 7:30-8:30 Viva Italia!
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