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Saturday July 26th is approaching fast and we’re making preparations for our NEW LOCATION. Don’t miss out! Fest is from 11 AM till 9 PM

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The big day may have come and gone, but keep in touch as we’re always up to something new and exciting.

Welcome to Festa Italiana in Mokena

Celebrating the contributions of Italians through Family, Food, Fun, Entertainment and the Feast of Our lady of Mt. Carmel. Each year through the benefit of our Fest we donate proceeds into organizations within our community. 

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Sponsors 2025

GOLD SPONSORS

Panozzo Brothers Funeral Home


Commercial Construction Inc.


The Derby House


A Better Door

Brookhaven Market

Berkot's Super Food

Commercial Construction

Hahn Pediatric Group

Lawn Funeral Home

Meijer Foods

Marchegiana Society of Chicago Heights

Old Plank Trail Community Bank. NA.

Panozzo Brothers Funeral Home

R. Whittingham & Sons

The Derby House

The Insurance House

SILVER SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS


Lawn Funeral Home


The Insurance House

Fun For The Kids: Games | Face Painting & Balloon Artists| Ken Mate Magic Show | Splash Pad

Fun For The Kids: Games | Face Painting & Balloon Artists| Ken Mate Magic Show | Splash Pad

Fun For The Kids: Games | Face Painting & Balloon Artists| Ken Mate Magic Show | Splash Pad

Fun For The Kids: Games | Face Painting & Balloon Artists| Ken Mate Magic Show | Splash Pad

Fun For The Kids: Games | Face Painting & Balloon Artists| Ken Mate Magic Show | Splash Pad

Fun For The Kids: Games | Face Painting & Balloon Artists| Ken Mate Magic Show | Splash Pad

Entertainment

School of Rock

Ray Loffredi

Frank Rossi

 With over 350 schools and 62,000 students worldwide, School of Rock knows how to make incredible musicians. Whether an absolute beginner or a budding rockstar, School of Rock students will achieve the next level of musical proficiency. How? Our patented performance-based education system, the School of Rock Method™ includes individual lessons, group rehearsals and live performances, all with the goal of getting our students on stage performing at a real rock show at a real music venue. 


Frank Rossi

Ray Loffredi

Frank Rossi


Straight out of Chicago Heights, Illinois, Frank Rossi has been performing all around the Chicagoland area for decades. He plays accordion and keys for a wide variety of events. Frank is an entertainer for the ages, and one for all ages. Whether it's at the local jazz club, a wedding, a birthday party or a senior community, Frank is seen all over Chicago charming audiences wherever he goes. Frank can give you whatever you need, whether it's a solo experience, a duo, a trio, a quartet. You name it, he's ready.

Ray Loffredi

Ray Loffredi

Enrico's Spaghetti Eating Contest

Hello, I would like to introduce myself, I am Ray Loffredi, and I am an entertainer at the Mokena Festa  Italiana.  I will be singing various types of music to keep you interested and entertained.  I have lived in Mokena   for 24 years and have been singing all types of music in various bars/restaurants in the surrounding area including private parties/occasions.  I also sing at St. Rocco/ San Lorezen Festa/ Amaseno Festa in Chicago Heights in August. I look forward to seeing you.

Enrico's Spaghetti Eating Contest

Enrico's Spaghetti Eating Contest

Enrico's Spaghetti Eating Contest

  Each competitor will be given a pound of pasta in our delicious, homemade herb marinara sauce and a fork (use it or don’t, it’s up to you!). The first three people to finish their entire plate (or eat the most within the 5 minute time limit) will be the winners.  


Bottomz Up Band

Enrico's Spaghetti Eating Contest

Kid's Entertainment - Splash Pad


 Bringing you high energy Country, Classic Rock, Pop and Disco to the Chicago Area 

Link to Bottomz Up website

Kid's Entertainment - Splash Pad

Enrico's Spaghetti Eating Contest

Kid's Entertainment - Splash Pad


 Splash Pad -  Free admission to splash Pad for children with paid adult admission.

Face Painting

Balloon Artist


 Get your face painted

Balloon Artist

Balloon Artist


 Get a custom made balloon shape made for you by a balloon artist

Magic Show

Magic Show


Be awed by the magic of Ken Mate.  Ken Mate has performed professionally for over three decades. He has appeared  with many top stars including the bands Chicago and Alabama, REO Speedwagon, Weird Al, Wynonna Judd, Charlie Daniels, Smokey Robinson , Billy Ray Cyrus, And the Smothers Brothers. Ken is a corporate talk show host  and is the master of ceremonies for many high profile events. He has hosted the Detroit Grand Prix Auto Race and two public appearances by Oprah Winfrey. As a comedy magician, he was seen on the NBC TV SPECIAL ''The World's Greatest Magic" and his magic hands were featured  in commercials including McDonald's and The Incredible Edible Egg. 

We accept cash and credit cards for Entrance Fee, Beer/Wine/Mixed Drink Tickets, and Festa Food Cano

We accept cash and credit cards for Entrance Fee, Beer/Wine/Mixed Drink Tickets, and Festa Food Cano

We accept cash and credit cards for Entrance Fee, Beer/Wine/Mixed Drink Tickets, and Festa Food Cano

We accept cash and credit cards for Entrance Fee, Beer/Wine/Mixed Drink Tickets, and Festa Food Cano

We accept cash and credit cards for Entrance Fee, Beer/Wine/Mixed Drink Tickets, and Festa Food Cano

We accept cash and credit cards for Entrance Fee, Beer/Wine/Mixed Drink Tickets, and Festa Food Cano

FOOD & BEVERAGES

RAY'S

Italian Sausage

Meatball Sandwiches

Italian Meatballs

VILLA ROSA

Pizza,  Funnel Cakes and Italian Lemon shake ups, and cannolis

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bundt Cakes - wide selection

Italian Beef

Joey's Red Hots

Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Burgers, Chicken Sandwich, Tacos, French Fries, Nachos 


Balagio

Eggplant, lightly breaded and fried with ricotta and marinara

Kona Ice

Shaved ice and Smoothies

Travelin' Tom's

Iced coffee and Lattes 

Awesome Mini Donuts

Mini Donuts and Aguas Frescas (refreshing fruit drinks made simply of fruit blended with water, lime juice and a bit of sweetener. )

Festa Bar

Beer, Wine, Seltzers, and Mixed Drinks

Spaghetti

Spaghetti 

Fest Beverages

Perroni,  Coors Light, & Yuengling Beers

Zarlengo's

Italian Ice, and Zar Bars

Events

7/26/2025

Festa Italiana

11am

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9pm

Yunker Park 10824 W. La Porte Rd Mokena, Illinois 60448

Event Details

7/26/2025

Festa Italiana

Come and join us for food, fun and entertainment.

11am

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9pm

Yunker Park 10824 W. La Porte Rd Mokena, Illinois 60448

Free Parking

Free Parking

Free Parking

Free Parking

Free Parking

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If you like to support us with your donations please remit them to: Mokena Festa Italiana

P.O. Box 454 Mokena, Illinois 60448

Mokena Festa Italiana

10824 W. La Porte Rd, Mokena, Illinois 60448, United States

[email protected] We are a 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization.

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