The Galbani Feast of Little Italy is back at Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter on Nov. 6, 7 and 8, billed by its organizers as the 25th annual edition, and this year the gate is open to everyone: the festival's own FAQ says admission is free in 2026, and so is parking.

Three days on Main Street

The Feast sets up around the Abacoa Amphitheatre at 1267 Main St., in the heart of Abacoa Town Center. Hours, per the festival's About page:

  • Friday, Nov. 6: 4 to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 7: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 8: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The organizers describe it as a three-day family street festival built around Italian culture: national entertainment on the amphitheater stage, carnival rides and games, vendors and shopping, complimentary wine and cooking demonstrations on the La Cucina Galbani cooking stage. The festival's FAQ points to the Entertainment section of its site for the stage schedule; headliners had not been posted as of Oct. 18.

What is on the plates

The Feast's food page lists pizza by the slice, calamari, zeppole, cannoli, and sausage and peppers, along with dishes from other Italian-American cities, including Chicago Italian beef and Philly cheesesteaks. There is a pasta bar, fried ravioli, arancini and pinwheels. Joseph's Classic Market is the festival's official Italian market. Some vendors take cards and some do not, and there are no ATMs on site, so bring cash.

The seats you can buy

General admission costs nothing, but the amphitheater has two paid options for groups who want a home base near the stage, listed on the festival's Eventbrite page:

  • Private VIP Villas seat up to eight people and include cocktail service: $250 on Friday, $500 on Saturday and $300 on Sunday.
  • Reserved Stage Pods come with four Adirondack chairs and cost $100 a day.

Who is behind it

The Feast was co-founded by Jerry Somma and Bill Fagnano and is produced by VIA Productions, a Jupiter company based on Commerce Way. In a note on the festival site, the founders describe it as a tribute to the Italian-American experience and to the families who built new lives in this country. The festival lists Little Smiles among the causes it supports.

Getting there and what to bring

From I-95, take Exit 83 at Donald Ross Road, head east about a quarter mile, turn left on Parkside Drive, then right on University Boulevard to Main Street, per the festival's location page. Free parking is in the Roger Dean Stadium lots on Main Street and the Town Center garages on University Boulevard and Edna Hibel Way.

  • Bring: a lawn chair (the organizers encourage it) and cash.
  • Leave at home: coolers, which the police department prohibits, and large bags or backpacks.
  • Questions: VIA Productions, 561-427-0500.

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