Mississauga ITALFEST Celebrating Italian Heritage 2026

Mississauga ITALFEST™ Celebrating Italian Heritage 2026
August 21 – 22, 2026
Mississauga Celebration Square!
Mississauga Italfest is Mississauga’s first and premier Italian festival. Italfest takes place annually in August, and is a free event celebrating Italian heritage, music and art right in the heart of the city at Celebration Square.
Heritage
A celebration of Italian history, heritage and culture.

Live Events: Highlighting traditional music, song and folk lore, architectural works and regional food.

Music
Performances featuring popular Italo-Canadian headline performers, local emerging talent, and comedians.

Live Events: main stage, kid zone performers, activities and a variety of engaging interactive fun, family-oriented entertainment

Food
Featuring culinary experts and exciting demonstrations of authentic Italian-style food by local Italian chefs from well-known and popular eateries.

Live Events: variety of authentic Italian-style food vendors, global delicacies, a VIP Lounge and Bar Italia.

Activities
Food competitions, family attractions and musical performances.

Live Events: Bocce Ball, Scopa and Briscola tournaments, pasta and watermelon eating contests, soccer challenges, market crafters, artisans, and sponsor and vendor booths.
Mississauga Italfest is a registered non-profit organization. Ontario Corporation # 1943191.

Recurring Event: Yes

Start: 08/21/2026 / End: 08/22/2026
Website: Mississauga ITALFEST Celebrating Italian Heritage 2026

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