The Dickinson Little Italy Festival of Galveston County is a family friendly event occurring annually during the month of March, on the Saturday preceding the feast day of St. Joseph, with the purpose of honoring and exhibiting Sicilian-Italian
customs, traditions, food, music, contests, games, and culture.
This year’s festival will be held at a new location, the Water Grove Went Venue, 3920 Gulf Freeway in Dickinson. Because of freeway construction take FM 517 to Medical Park Drive south to the festival parking and event venue.
The festival features will be open to the public 9:30 AM to 6 PM on March 13:
St. Joseph Altar Auction
Authentic Italian Food
Beverages – Alcohol & Non
Family Heritage Exhibit
Entertainment
Little Italy Market
Games & Activities
Spaghetti Eating Contest
Grape Stomping
Bocce Ball Tournament
Dancing
Gladiator Fighting with Noodles
Games and Activity Area for Children
Fencing
Greco-Roman Grappling
Self Defense
Gladiators in Training
Training for the Colosseum