The Federal Hill Commerce Association is proud to present the 41st Annual Galbani Columbus Weekend Festival, happening October 9 – 12, 2026, in the heart of historic Federal Hill. Stretching from Dean Street to Sutton Street on Atwells Avenue, this beloved tradition presents something for everyone to enjoy.
We are thrilled to welcome back the fan-favorite La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage located at America Street and Atwells Avenue, serving up live demos and delicious inspiration all weekend. Enjoy over 80 food, art, and retail vendors, plus family-friendly games and amusement rides. Three live entertainment stages will fill the avenue with nonstop vibrant performances throughout the weekend.
Don’t miss the flavors of Federal Hill – more than 26 restaurants offer expanded seating and special dishes just for the celebration. A sampling of participants includes Trattoria Appia, Venda Ravioli, Tonys Colonial, Providence Oyster Bar, Cafe Italia, and Cassarinos.
Dates & Times
- Friday, October 9th – 5 pm until midnight
- Saturday to Sunday, October 10th - 11th – 11 am - midnight
- Monday, October 12th – 11 am - 8 pm
Street Closures
For all four days of the festival, Dean Street to Sutton Street along Atwells Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic.
Parking Info
We have over 1000 parking spaces available throughout the Avenue.
Various restaurants have opened valet stations. We recommend asking the restaurant you plan to dine at if they have done this so they can direct you to find the location. Paid valet parking lots are available at 126 Spruce Street, 107 Federal Street, 57 Sutton Street, 90 DePasquale Ave, and 70 Dean Street. Additional on-street parking is available throughout Federal Hill.
Media Inquiries
For Media Inquiries, please contact Rick Simone at rick@egnllc.com.
For Vendor Inquiries, please email federalhillri@gmail.com
Columbus Day Festival Info: General Info | Opening Ceremony | Chef Demo Stage | Entertainment | Parade | Wine Tasting
