Downtown Spokane to Celebrate Italian Heritage with Food, Music, and Culture

The Spokane–Cagli Sister City Society will present Festa Italiana III, a cultural celebration honoring Italian heritage in Spokane. The festival will be held in downtown Spokane on September 20, 2025, featuring authentic Italian food, wine, music, games, and activities for all ages.

The 2024 celebration drew nearly 3,000 attendees, and organizers anticipate even more this year as the community gathers to celebrate Spokane’s connection to Italian culture. The event is made possible through the collaboration of the Spokane–Cagli Sister City Society and the American Italian Club (Sons and Daughters of Italy in America).

“Festa Italiana is an opportunity for our community to honor the Italian families who helped shape Spokane while creating new memories together,” said John Caputo, event organizer. “We’re excited to share authentic traditions, delicious food, and great entertainment with everyone.”

Event Details

• When: Saturday, September 20, 2025, noon–5:00 p.m.
• Where: Wall Street, between Main Avenue and Spokane Falls Boulevard
• What: Italian food and wine highlighting the flavors of Italy; live music and performances inspired by Italian culture; games and activities for families and children; a welcoming community atmosphere that reflects the long-standing friendship between Spokane and its sister city, Cagli, Italy.

Festa Italiana III is made possible by the Downtown Spokane Partnership’s Mini Cultural Grant with support from Numerica Credit Union.

For more information, visit spokanesistercities.org/cagli-italy or follow the Spokane–Cagli Sister City Project on Facebook.

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About Spokane-Cagli Sister City Society: The Spokane-Cagli Sister City Society fosters cultural exchange, friendship, and collaboration between Spokane, Washington, and Cagli, Italy. Through events, programs, and partnerships, the society celebrates international understanding and the shared heritage of its communities.

About the Downtown Spokane Partnership: The DSP is a private, nonpartisan, non-profit membership organization that serves as Spokane’s central city advocate and service provider of the Downtown Spokane Parking and Business Improvement District, dedicated to enhancing the quality and vitality of Downtown Spokane as the basis for a healthy region. The DSP accomplishes its mission through advocating for public policies, business and project development, quality planning, physical improvement projects, public safety, beautification, and marketing programs that ensure downtown’s continued success. To learn more, visit www.downtownspokane.org.