Upcoming Events
Events - details and signup below or on Events page
The Events page also includes volunteer opportunities at our events,
just scroll to bottom to see signup instructions​​​​
Please note: For all events, we can no longer park in the
Salvation Army parking lot!
July
Wednesday, July 22 / Pre-Festa Event - Meet the Sbandieratori di Faenza / Social - 5:00 PM / Welcome and Mexican Fiesta Dinner - 6:00 PM / $30.00 per person | $18.00 under 18 years of age
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Sign up by Monday, July 20, 2026
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Menu:
Mexican Style Chile Verde dinner appetizers and dessert
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Music by DJ Eric plus Tarantella lessons by Giulio Ferrante, along with Italian style Karaoke Bring the entire family for an IAHF Benvenuto
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Kicking off the 44th Annual Italian Family Festa will be a special pre-festa event, meet the Sbandieratori di Faenza, one of Italy’s premier medieval flag-waving ensembles.
Part of the Italian Flag-Wavers Federation, the Sbandieratori di Faenza boast numerous victories at the Italian Championships in their category, as well as four European titles and a World Folklore Championship title, won in Beijing in 2018. The group has proudly performed on every continent, appearing at events around the world, including two appearances in the Hollywood Christmas Parade and a performance on Easter Island.
Their performance during the Festa features flag-wavers, musicians playing drums and clarions, and medieval-costumed performers, offering a colorful and exciting glimpse into one of Italy’s most cherished traditions.
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Check out the Video of the Flag Wavers from
their 2019 Festa visit, click on image to the right
Meet the Italian Flag Wavers and Musicians
now TBD / Cena Fuori - Kalesa / 7:00 PM / $40.00 per person, pay at the door - cash or check made out to Ken Borelli ​​​​​​​​​
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Menu:​
this will be served Family Style
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Appertizer: Fried Breaded Calamari
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Sisig - Sauteed Pork with Herbs, Peppers, Onions and Calamansi
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Miki-Bihon Pancit – Egg and Rice Noodles with Meat, Shrimp and Fresh Vegetables
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Chicken Adobo, the National Dish of the Philippines – Tender Pieces of Chicken, Cooked with Soy Sauce, Vinegar and Garlic; Paired with Steamed Rice
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Dessert: Turon ala Moda – Sautéed Sliced Bananas rolled in a Spring Roll Wrapper served with Ice Cream
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Wines and alcoholic beverages may be purchased separately and are not included
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Directions:
click on the map image and enter starting point
Kalesa
1783 North Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA
A glance into the events planned for 2026 (subject to change)​​​​​​​​​
2026 Calendar, so far​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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POSTPONED - date TBD, Thursday - Cena Fuori @ Kalesa
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22 July, Wednesday - Pre-Festa Dinner Event - Meet the Flag Wavers & Musicians from Italy
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25 & 26 July, Saturday & Sunday - 44th Italian Family Festa @ History Park San Jose
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Would you like to volunteer at our events?
Did you know we have a new and improved way to sign up to volunteer at our events?
You can now go online and register to volunteer at events: just pick your event(s), watch the recycling video, sign the waiver, and get specific details as the event date approaches. You only need one form for multiple events when listed, not one for each. Check back often as volunteer event needs get added. Sign up early as we have limited spots to fill.
If you volunteered with us before your waiver is on file, select you name from pulldown and select your event and follow signup prompts to complete & submit. However, you must now watch the new recycling video and re-sign your form.
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Current Volunteer Opportunities at the Hall, please use the link below to signup​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Check back for next events coming on July​ 22
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If you do not have access, you can obtain and fill out a form from the office when you arrive.
Please note: the Festa volunteer sign-ups are still handled separately and started in late May - click here
Sign up today at this link here: IAHF Volunteer sign-ups
Please contact volunteers@iahfsj.org if you have any questions. We want to extend a special welcome and invite our many new members to join us as we work on these and several more exciting events celebrating our to Italian American Heritage.