Join Filitalia International – Bucks & Montgomery Counties for an afternoon celebrating Italian culture, friendship, and community!
Whether you’re a longtime member, new to the area, or simply interested in Italian heritage, this is the perfect opportunity to meet great people, enjoy authentic conversation, and experience the Italian tradition of gathering together.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Café Michelangelo
11901 Bustleton Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Schedule
11:00 AM – Chiacchiere e Caffè
Enjoy coffee and conversation.
12:00 PM – Bocce
Friendly bocce matches on the outdoor courts.
1:00 PM – Brick Oven Pizza
Relax with delicious pizza, fellowship, and great company.
No RSVP Required
Bring the whole family!
Members and prospective members are welcome.
Come experience coffee, conversation, community… the Italian way.
Questions?
215-479-5508
September 26th and 27th
Italian Festival
Visit Filitalia & Next Gen at the Padre Pio Festival 2026
Saturday, September 26 – Sunday, September 27, 2026
Join Filitalia International – Bucks & Montgomery Counties and Filitalia Next Gen for a beautiful weekend celebrating faith, family, Italian heritage, and community at the annual Padre Pio Festival!
Be sure to visit our booths where you can:
Learn about Filitalia International
Meet members of our growing Next Gen community (ages 21–35)
Discover upcoming cultural, social, and networking events
Learn about our FREE Italian language classes
Find volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved
Become part of our Italian-American family
Festival Hours
Saturday, September 26
Festival: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Outdoor Mass: 5:30 PM
Sunday, September 27
Festival: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Solemn Mass: 11:30 AM
(The parish calendar confirms the Padre Pio Mass on Sunday at 11:30 AM. Some promotional materials mention activities beginning earlier Sunday morning, but the featured Mass is scheduled for 11:30 AM.)
Saint Bede Church
1071 Holland Road
Holland, PA 18966
Enjoy:
Live Music & Entertainment
Delicious Italian Food
Vendors & Artisans
Faith Celebrations
Fun for the Whole Family
Whether you’re reconnecting with your Italian roots, looking to meet new friends, or simply love Italian culture, we’d love to welcome you.
Stop by our booths and say Ciao! Everyone is welcome!
Saturday October 10th, 2:00-4:00 PM
Music Celebration
Celebrate Italian American Heritage Month Through Music!
Join the Hunterdon County Chapter of Filitalia International and the Hunterdon County Library System for a special afternoon featuring celebrated Italian pianist Alessandra Tiraterra.
Enjoy a live classical piano performance featuring works by Frédéric Chopin, Amy Beach, and Astor Piazzolla. Born and raised in Rome, Alessandra has performed extensively throughout the United States and Europe and is currently adjunct faculty in the piano department at Temple University. Italian American Month Musical Celebration.docx
Saturday, October 10, 2026
2:00–4:00 PM
Hunterdon County Library Headquarters – Rt. 12
Main Meeting Room | 85 seats Italian American Month Musical Celebration.docx
Registration opens Saturday, September 12 at 2:00 PM. Italian American Month Musical Celebration.docx
Come celebrate Italian-American culture, community, and the universal language of music.
Sunday October 18th, 11-12:30 PM
Practice Italian
CHIACCHIERE E CAFFÈ — COFFEE TALK
Join the Filitalia Bucks & Montgomery Counties Chapter for another morning of coffee, Italian conversation, friendship, and community!
Sunday, October 18, 2026
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Redhouse Bagels
3677 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
All levels are welcome! You don’t need to be fluent in Italian. Come practice what you know, learn a few new words, meet new people, or simply enjoy the conversation.
Enjoy coffee & bagels
Practice speaking Italian
Meet new friends
Celebrate Italian culture and community
There’s no pressure and no formal lesson—just a casual, friendly gathering where everyone is welcome.
Come for the coffee. Stay for the conversation.
Parliamo Italiano. Tutti insieme!
Sunday November 1st, 4:30-9:30 PM
Annual Gala
You’re Invited: Filitalia International’s 39th Annual Gala Ball!
Join Filitalia International & Foundation for one of our most special evenings of the year—a celebration of Italian heritage, friendship, community, leadership, and service.
Sunday, November 1, 2026
4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Overbrook Golf Club
799 Godfrey Road, Villanova, PA
The evening will feature fine dining, entertainment, and the recognition of four outstanding individuals receiving Filitalia’s:
Citizenship Award
Education Award
Leadership Award
Humanitarian Award
Members and friends of our Filitalia International Bucks & Montgomery Counties Chapter are encouraged to join us as we come together with the greater Filitalia family for this signature annual celebration.
Space is limited. RSVP by October 21, 2026.
Black Tie Optional. Tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Come celebrate where we’ve been—and the future we’re building together. We hope to see a great Bucks & Montgomery Counties turnout!
