The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is seeking applicants for its pageants, scholarship and man and woman of the year. The festival will take place Aug.4-6 in downtown Youngstown. Information and applications can be found at youngstownitalianfest.org.

Pageants - The Miss Italian Festpageant is set for Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. on the main stage for young ladies of Italian descent between the age 14 and 19. There also is a Junior Miss pageant for girls age 8 to 13. Contestants will be showcased in evening gown, talent and judge’s question. In the past, the talent portion has consisted of singing, dancing, musical instruments, readings, comedy, hobbies and speech.