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Like Italian Food? Don't Miss This Danbury Festival

Music and rides for children make this a great family event this weekend.

Imagine all your favorite Italian food dishes in one place. Top that off with music and rides for the kids and you have yourself one satisfying event.

That's exactly what's in store this weekend for the Amerigo Vespucci Annual Italian Festival at 10 Columbus Ave., Danbury. The festival runs every day from Friday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 4.

"Our authentic Italian food includes the standard Sausage and Peppers, Pizza Fritta, Zeppole, Porchetta, Chicken Parmigiana, Linguine with Clam Sauce, Tripe for you real Italians, Ziti and Meatballs, Meatball Grinder, Eggplant Grinder, pastries and of course gelato from Gelato Fiasco of Maine," writes Roberto Bongo in an Announcement posted on Danbury Patch.

For festival hours and more information, check out Roberto's Announcement.


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