This annual celebration of Italian heritage, food, music, and community opens Kingston’s Rondout waterfront to throngs of revelers enjoying classic Italian fare from dozens of food vendors. Once you’re full, shop artisan goods, catch live performances across two stages (think opera, flamenco, and more traditional live acts), and partake in family‑friendly fun like cooking demos, contests, and cultural talks. Admission is free, and the atmosphere is all about lively traditions, local flavor, and bringing people together under the spirit of “la dolce vita.”