Keeping the Tradition Alive Since 1974!

Perhaps the best-kept secret in New Jersey is the traditional Annual Labor Day Italian Feast in Scotch Plains.  Hosted by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO, St. Bartholomew's Church, and St. Bartholomew's Academy, the festival has been an annual tradition honoring San Nicola di Bari, the patron saint of the town of Montazzoli, Italy, since 1974.
 

The feast is truly a great family event and has something for everyone to enjoy. There is nightly live music, rides, games, and great food, including favorites like pizza, pasta, zeppoles, clams, mussels, and  calzones. Our Super 50/50 raffle will be drawn on Labor Day, with the most recent jackpot being over $75,000!

2026 Festival Hours and Live Music Info:

Friday, 9/4/2026  4:30-10:30pm

ON STAGE: simply the best @7pm

A tribute to 80s rock!

Saturday, 9/5/2026  4:30-10:30pm

Italian Mass @5:00PM, FOLLOWED BY PROCESSION & TRADITIONAL ITALIAN MUSIC BY Mike Aromando and the Metropolitan Italian Strolling Band

ON STAGE: Wolf creek @7:30pm

Bringing the very best of Country, Southern & Classic Rock, WOLF CREEK has been rockin’ audiences since 2008.

Sunday, 9/6/2026  4:30-10:30pm

ON STAGE: The Broadcasters @7PM

Formed in 2004, this local favorite plays classic rock music.

Monday, 9/7/2026  3-8pm

ON STAGE: Jimmy and the Parrots @5pm

For almost 20 years, Jimmy and the Parrots have been playing Jimmy Buffett's greatest hits to delighted crowds 

For more information and to volunteer for a booth, please visit our festival website: https://sbuitalianfestival.com/

For festival sponsorship opportunities, please review the following document: St. Bart's 2026 Italian Festival Sponsorship Packet