LIONBERRY at Festa Italiana 2026 at Zona Rosa in Kansas City
May 29-31, 2026. This 3-day, free-admission, and free-parking event will feature authentic Italian cuisine, live entertainment, a beer garden, and a car show, primarily located in North Park.
Zona Rosa (North Park), Kansas City.

One of Kansas City’s favorite festivals, Festa Italiana, the unique celebration of Italian traditions and Italian-American culture, will be May 29- May 31 2026. This longtime local ethnic festival draws visitors from across metropolitan Kansas City and beyond. Enjoy an amazing assortment of Italian food favorites, great entertainment on the main stage all weekend, an Italian Motorsports Show, Farfalla Events Pop-up Shopping Market, bounce houses for kids and much more.

FREE admission, food & beverages available for purchase. Festa Italiana is the largest fundraiser for UNICO KC. UNICO is an Italian-American service organization that raises funds for college scholarships for area high school students. This year, over $60,000 will be awarded during Sunday’s ceremony.

Friday, May 29: 5:00PM – 11:00PM

Saturday, May 30: 11:00AM – 11:00PM

Sunday, May 31: 11:00AM – 5:00PM

The event will be held at Zona Rosa’s North Park (area just South of the Dillard’s building)

Parking:

From Barry Road Entrance — follow NW Prairie View Road & through the intersection of Old Navy & Barnes & Noble. Look for “EVENT PARKING” signs at the Rush Creek Garage and the lots to the East of Dillard’s.

From Congress Entrances, there are two parking garages available. 86th Street Garage (walk North on N. Stoddard to the event) or the Northwest Parking Garage (just west of Dillard’s)