08/21/2025
West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival week gets going on Saturday with the Pasta Cookoff and Pasta-palooza!
Come join us!
🍝🔥 𝐖𝐇𝐎’𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘? This weekend is the 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐊-𝐎𝐅𝐅 & 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐙𝐀! 🍷🌶️
📅 Saturday, August 23 – Jackson Square, Clarksburg
👨👩👧👦 Fun for the WHOLE family, ALL DAY LONG!
👨🍳 PASTA COOK-OFF
Sponsored by The Viglianco Family
🍽️ Cooking starts at 8 AM | Public tasting at Noon
🏆 $300 People’s Choice Award + cash prizes & medals
✨ Professional & Amateur divisions
🌶️ CANNED PEPPER CONTEST
🫙 Deadline extended: Drop off entries by Aug. 21, 4 PM at WVIHF Office
🏅 $5 per jar | Medal awarded
🍷 HOMEMADE WINE CONTEST
🍇 Drop off by Aug. 22, 4 PM at WVIHF Office OR deliver to
Jackson Square by 11 AM, Aug. 23
🏅 $5 per bottle | Medal awarded
📍 Entry forms available at wvihf.com or in the office (340 W Main St, Clarksburg)
🍝🎶 PASTA PALOOZA – 7 to 10 PM
Sponsored by Jenkins Subaru
🎤 Featuring live music from Crimson Reign Band
🍷 Food, drinks, Aperol Spritz, local entertainers, food trucks, DJ Vibin’ w/Liv, kids’ activities by Cartoon Headquarters, ice cream, and even the classic Italian game Morra!
💵 Admission just $10 (FREE if you purchased a Cook-Off Sampling Bag)
✨ VIP TABLES AVAILABLE! ✨
Reserve a table for 8 for just $200 – includes admission, reserved seating & wait staff service. Only 10 available!
📞 Call to reserve by Monday, August 18:
Tina Cullen – 304-677-5842
Marsha Viglianco – 304-844-4397
🔥 Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the most flavorful traditions at the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival!