Amsterdam, NY: The City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing & Recreation Department presents Amsterdam’s ItaliaFest Sponsored by River Ridge Living Center on Saturday, September 7th from 11AM-9PM on Bridge Street in Amsterdam.

“As important as great food, great music and vendors are to Amsterdam’s Italiafest, the secret to why it’s a great festival are the great people who attend it!” said Mayor Mike Cinquanti.  “Getting to and from this year’s event will be much easier thanks to the CDTA free shuttles serving two different parking sights. So, I urge everyone to take advantage of them! I also want to thank River Ridge Living Center for their generosity in sponsoring this wonderful event for our city.”

Enjoy delicious Italian food, vendors, food trucks, face painting, free amusement rides, food & drink specials and more all day on Bridge St.

The Port Jackson Bocce Club will also be hosting their Annual ItaliaFest Bocce Tournament, which will start at 9AM. The 11th Annual Cops and Joggers race kicks off at 10am in Riverlink Park. We’ll be kicking off music with Italian Karaoke at 11AM, Music for Life at 3PM, and our headliner, TSE Band Music at 6:30PM. Enjoy our 5th Annual Spaghetti Eating Contest Sponsored by Lorenzo’s Southside at 6PM in front of the main stage.  The night will end with another fantastic fireworks show at 9PM!  Spend a fun filled day and night with us on our beautiful Southside.

For more information, please contact Michele Pawlik at mpawlik@amsterdamny.gov.