Italian Festival Gift/Money 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 at almost all venues. Festival gift/money cards may be purchased on-site at the Italian Festival ay the tent at 9th & Scott Sts. near the Grade School entrance or at the tent near 10th & DuPont Sts. just past the entrance gate there or may be purchased at the parish office at rectory or at St. Anthony’s Grade School in advance or may be ordered online for delivery or pickup at the parish.
NOTE: Gift/money cards ordered online with the delivery option requested will be mailed via USPS if the order is placed by Thursday, 5/28/2026. Gift/money cards ordered online with the pickup option requested may be picked up at St. Anthony of Padua Grade School (1715 W. 9th St; Wilmington, DE 19805) during office hours (10:00AM-6:00PM). Please bring your sale confirmation and ID.
Please retain your Festival Gift/Money Cards with any remaining value, as they may be used at next year’s Italian Festival.
Italian Festival Daily Passes & Weekly Passes
A Daily Pass allows an individual admission one day of the Italian Festival. A Weekly Pass allows an individual admission to the Italian Festival each day of the event.
Weekly Passes are available for purchase at the parish office in St. Anthony’s rectory (10th & DuPont Sts; Wilmington, DE 19805, M-F 9:00AM-3:00PM) or at St. Anthony of Padua Grade School (1715 W. 9th St; Wilmington, DE 19805, M-F 10:00AM-6:00PM) for $20 prior to the Festival, or $23 on-site at Festival entrance gates. On-site pre-Festival sales are scheduled to begin the week of 4/27/2026.
You may purchase a virtual daily or weekly pass on Eventbrite.*
*NOTE: Eventbrite service fees apply.
You may also pay the daily admission fee or purchase a Weekly Pass on-site at any Italian Festival entrance gate (9th & DuPont St; 10th & DuPont St; 9th & Lincoln St.)
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 Poli
cies that are detailed on the list linked above appear below:
Italian Festival Admission Policies
- Patrons ages 16-61 are charged admission ($8 daily or present a valid Daily Admission or Weekly Admission pass, or purchase a virtual Daily Admission or Weekly Admission pass via Eventbrite, or purchase a physical Weekly Admission Pass at an entrance gate).
- 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 Policies.