Activities

A little taste of Italy, right here in Nevada County!
Bring a blanket, take a seat on the lawn, visit with friends, listen to outstanding musical entertainment, enjoy the food, beverages and all around good time! See old friends, meet new ones and celebrate the Italian-American heritage in a family friendly atmosphere at beautiful and the convenient Western Gateway Park located in Penn Valley, CA (10 minutes west of Grass Valley).

There are many activities and events to participate in, whether you are young or young at heart, including:

• National and Local Musical Acts
• Arts & Crafts: Shop Italian Style
• Italian & American Food Concessions: over 10 food vendors!
• Chef Demonstrations
• Wine Garden - enjoy local Italian varietal and Italian wine
• Children`s Games: Penney the Clown Face Painting and Bounce House by Dan Wiles,  Bean Bag Bocce, Bean Bag Stromboli, Bean Bag Tower of Pizza, Coloring books and crayons, candy and bubble prizes!
  
• Heritage Tent: Literature, Genealogy, I Love Italy Club, Grass Valley Sister City: Limana information, and posters highlighting old-time Nevada County Italian families on exhibit.
• Bocce Ball Tournament
  
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