IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: THE ITALIAN FESTIVAL IS NOW CASHLESS! USE A MAJOR CREDIT CARD OR PURCHASE ITALIAN FESTIVAL GIFT CARDS!

The Italian Festival, like many venues, has transitioned to cashless payment system.  Cash will be accepted in limited locations (entrance gates, a few stands with signage indicating cash is accepted), but all patrons will be asked to pay for purchases by either major credit card or Festival gift/money cards.  Festival gift/money cards may be purchased at the Festival as the tent at 9th & Scott Sts. near the Grade School entrance.

NOTE: Cards ordered online will be delivered via USPS if the order is placed by Thursday, 5/29.  Orders placed with the pickup option requested: items ordered may be picked up at St. Anthony of Padua Grade School (1715 W. 9th St; Wilmington, DE 19805) during office hours listed below.  Please bring your sale confirmation and ID.

Italian Festival 8-Day Passes  & gift/money cards, may also be purchased in-person at St. Anthony’s rectory (901 N. DuPont St; M-F 9AM-3PM), or at St. Anthony’ Grade School office (1715 W. 9th St; Wilmington, DE 19805)  9:00AM-12:00 Noon, Monday-Thursday, 6/9-6/12.

 

Italian Festival Daily Admission & 8-Day Passes

Allows an individual admission to the Festival for the entire 8-day event or daily.  Available for $17 prior to the Festival (on sale for $20 on-site during the Italian Festival).     Both may be purchased securely from the Italian Festival Eventbrite site.

NEW FOR 2025: NO ADMISSON FEE ON THE CLOSING SUNDAY, 6/15.  ENJOY OUR TRADITIONAL FESTA PATRONALE ST. ANTHONY’S FEAST DAY EVENTS (MASS IN ITALIAN WITH ITALIAN MUSIC, PROCESSION OF THE SAINTS THROUGH LITTLE ITALY, AND DELICIOUS ITALIAN FOOD AND DRINK WITH NO ENTRY FEE!)

 

Please retain your Festival Gift Cards or Money Cards with any remaining value, as they may be used at next year’s Festival.

 

PLEASE NOTE: MIDWAY RIDES REQUIRE A MAGIC MONEY CARD

Italian Festival Gift Cards/Money Cards are NOT accepted by Majestic Midways for Midway rides and games.  Use a Majestic Midways Magic Money Card or the Magic Money app for the Midway.  Click here for more info on the Magic Money system.  Magic Money cards will be available for sale at a discount prior to the Festival on-site at St. Anthony’s rectory or at St. Anthony’s Grade School during hours posted above, and at the Italian Festival at the kiosks at the Midway entrance.

 

 

Italian Festival Safety and Security Policies

 

 

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY!

We are committed to safe, family-friendly environment for all Festival patrons!  To ensure this is the case, we work closely with our partners the Wilmington Police Department, O’Rourke Investigative Services, and Imperial Events Security Services to provide a full compliment of police officers and trained security personnel on-site at all times during Festival hours to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience for everyone.  PLEASE NOTE: All Festival patrons will pass through security screening to enter the Italian Festival grounds.

Click here for a full list of our policies to ensure your comfort and safety.  A summary of Admissions Policies that are detailed on the list linked above appear below:

Italian Festival Admission Policies

  • Patrons ages 16-61 are charged admission ($7 daily or present a valid 8-Day or Daily Pass or purchase a virtual 8-Day or Daily pass via Eventbrie, or purchase a physical 8-Day Pass on-site).
  • Patrons over age 61 are admitted for free. 
  • Children under age 16 are admitted for free but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 21 or older who is responsible for supervision of children under age 16 while on Festival grounds.
  • Children under age 16 unaccompanied by a parent or guardian age 21 or older will not be admitted.
  • Wilmington police or uniformed security personnel may deny admission to anyone under age 16 if not accompanied by a parent or guardian age 21 or older.
  • The Italian Festival reserves the right to require any attendee to present identification proving age for application of our Admission Policy.