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