Eighth Annual Festa Italiana

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The 8th Annual Fiesta Italiana begins Thursday, August 14, and lasts through the 17th on Taylor Street at Ashland Ave in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood.

The festival features authentic Italian food, a meatball eating contest and live entertainment including a live performance by The Four C Notes.

Entry to the vent is a suggested $5 donation to benefit the University Village Association, a community development organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of Chicago's Near West Side community.

8th Annual Festa Italiano

Taylor Street and Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL

Thursday & Friday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.