Come partake in Collinsville's annual Italian Festival celebrating Italian heritage and the history of Collinsville! Italian Fest is a family-friendly event- The annual celebration falls on the 3rd weekend of September, located in Uptown Collinsville on Main Street. Admission & musical entertainment are free. Try many different favorite Italian dishes such as Bruschetta, Italian Beef, Toasted Ravioli and more. The festival usually draws over 30 vendors with a large selection of food and drinks. Come enjoy some delicious ciao, live music, and many different activities taking place you won't want to miss! Take part in a grape-stomping contest, join a 5k run followed by a Bocce Ball tournament, a Family Fun Area and more! Sports not your thing? Catch the Miss & Mr. Italian Fest Pageant and watch the Italian Parade which will take place Saturday afternoon and is Collinsville's largest parade. Viva l'italia! (Long live Italy!)