The Knights of Columbus Villa Marie Council #6342 of Absecon and Galloway is sponsoring its 9th annual Italian Festival. 

Italian live music will be provided by Jim Craine and the Atlantic City All Star Band featuring Tony DeLuca.;  Italian Folk Dancing provided by the Dance Forum South;  free Bocce Ball, including accordionist Carmen Vitanza playing in the Bocce Area Gazebo; many food vendors; wine tasting vendors; vendor market with hand-crafted items and imported Italian specialties; children's activities, including Face painting, Temp-tattoos and Sandman; American and Italian beer on tap; Super 50/50.  free admission, free parking.  Rain date-September 29.