Saturday August 22, 2026 Schedule
Main Stage - Day 2
| Time* | Entertainment - Main Stage Day 2 | Entertainer Bio (Coming Soon) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm | Welcome Remarks & Featured Region: Lombardy+ Mississauga Italstar w Open Mic Canada [FINALS] | View Bio |
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1:00 pm |
MC's Frank Spadone & Andrea Trendadue | View Bio |
| 1:05 pm | Festa Populare ft Roberto Placido | View Bio |
| 1:30 pm | Holy Cannoli Cannoli Eating Contest | View Bio |
| 2:00 pm | Opening Ceremonies • Will include a procession with Italian Dignitaries and Military, Government Officials, Mayors and Councillors, and the Italian Consulate • Canadian and Italian Anthems sung by Ida Maria |
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| 2:45 pm | Pasta Eating Contest | View Bio |
| 3:05 pm | Dance With Me - Vaughan Heritage Dancers | View Bio |
| 3:25 pm | Sarah and Matt | View Bio |
| 3:50 pm | Watermelon Eating Contest | View Bio |
| 4:15 pm | Bruno Monardo | View Bio |
| 4:35 pm | Bocce Awards | View Bio |
| 5:00 pm | Frankie Cimino and Rock With Anthony | View Bio |
| 5:30 pm | 1st Annual Piazza Grape Stomping Contest | View Bio |
| 6:15 pm | Pino Gioia from Italy | View Bio |
| 6:50 pm | Carmen Spada | View Bio |
| 7:25 pm | Heritage Awards Presented • Louis Jannetta Youth Heritage Award • Johnny Lombardi Family Heritage Award • Sam Ciccollini ICON • Mississauga Italian Heritage Family Award • CHIN's 60th Anniversary Award • Presentation to the Lombardy Delegation |
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| 7:55 pm | Alfie Zappacosta | View Bio |
| 8:30 pm | Armando Quattroni | View Bio |
| 9:15 pm | Armando and Soprano Scarlato | View Bio |
| 9:35 pm | Pierro Mazzocchetti | View Bio |
| 11:00 pm | Mississauga Italfest Ends – See you next year! |
(*Times subject to change)
Heritage Center - Day 2
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| Time* | Entertainment - Heritage Centre Day 2 | Entertainer Bio (Coming Soon) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 pm | To Be Announced | Coming Soon! |
| 1:45 pm | Heritage Videos | |
| 2:00 pm | To Be Announced | Coming Soon! |
| 2:45 pm | To Be Announced | Coming Soon! |
| 3:00 pm | Roberto DiPlacido | View Bio |
| 4:00 pm | Heritage Videos | |
| 4:15 pm | To Be Announced | View Bio |
| 5:00 pm | Heritage Videos | |
| 5:15 pm | Heritage Videos / Roberto DiPlacido | |
| 6:00 pm | Roberto DiPlacido | View Bio |
| 6:30 pm | To Be Announced | Coming Soon! |
| 7:00 pm | To Be Announced | Coming Soon! |
| 5:55 pm | To Be Announced | Coming Soon! |
| 7:30 pm | To Be Announced | Coming Soon! |
(*Times subject to change)
Family Stage - Day 2
| Time: 1:00 - 7:20pm* | Entertainment - Family Stage - Day 2 | Entertainer Bio (Coming Soon) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 pm | Miss T Bubble Queen Bubbleologist | View Bio |
| 1:50 pm | Craig Douglas the Comic Juggler | View Bio |
| 2:45 pm | To Be Announced | Coming Soon! |
| 3:45 pm | Miss T Bubble Queen Bubbleologist | View Bio |
| 4:35 pm | Craig Douglas the Comic Juggler | View Bio |
| 5:00 pm | Q-Dance Kids Team | View Bio |
| 6:30 pm | Miss T Bubble Queen Bubbleologist | View Bio |
(*Times subject to change)
Kids Zone Activities - Day 2
| Time | Activities - Kids Zone - Day 2 | Bio |
|---|---|---|
| 12pm - 8pm | Nisreen Art Face Painting & Crafts Table | |
| 12pm - 8pm | Carnival Games | |
| 12pm - 8pm | Wade pool | |
| 12pm - 8pm | Bouncy Castle & Inflatables | |
| 12pm - 8pm | Giant Games | |
| 12pm - 8pm | Soccer Challenge |