Italian Fall Festa continues today in Kettering

KETTERING — After several difficult years caused by the pandemic and bad weather, the Italian Fall Festa has returned to Kettering.

Rain caused the event to limited to a drive thru in 2018 and COVID-19 caused the same thing in 2020. Organizers told News Center 7′s Sean Cudahy that they were “looking forward to recovering, having a normal year, normal crowds [and] normal business again.”

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“I think we’re excited to be here and everyone’s going to be excited to come out and see us,” Brian Andzik, event organizer, said.

The festival has expanded onto its property off County Line Road, as they anticipate a big crowd.

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“Everybody’s been cooped up. So not only are we going to be outside with perfect weather, but I think people in general are looking for things to do,” Andzik said.

The Italian Fall Festa starts Friday and runs through Sunday.

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