St. Joseph Church Annual Padre Pio Festival

Food • Games • Music • Family Fun

Come celebrate faith, family, culture, and community at St. Joseph Church! Join us for a weekend of heritage nights, family fun, and community celebration — plus the Padre Pio Feast Day Procession & Mass to close out the week.

Everyone is welcome — no entrance fee!

Grand Marshal: Joseph Oppedisano

Location: St. Joseph Church, 28-46 44th Street, Astoria, NY 11103

Dates: September 18–20, 2026

Irish Heritage Night

Date: Friday, September 18

Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Enjoy an evening celebrating Irish heritage!

• Irish Band: Brooklyn Bards
• McManus Irish Dance Step Dancers
• Irish Dinner
• Raffles
• Cash Bar
• Fun Activities & Games

Italian Heritage Night

Date: Saturday, September 19

Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Celebrate Italian culture with food, fellowship, and fun!

• Italian Dinner by Sac’s Place
• Wine Tasting
• Cash Bar
• Italian Singer & DJ Antonio Guarna
• Raffles
• Fun Activities & Games

Family Fun Day Street Fair

Date: Sunday, September 20

Time: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM

A fun-filled afternoon for the entire family!

• Rides
• Dunk Tank
• Carnival Games
• Face Painting
• Local Food Trucks, Local Vendors & Artists
• Family Activities & Entertainment

Spanish Heritage Day

Date: Sunday, September 20

Time: 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Join us in celebrating Spanish heritage and culture!

• Spanish Food
• Cash Bar
• Raffles
• Fernando Navarro Mariachi Band

Padre Pio Feast Day Procession & Mass

Date: Wednesday, September 23

Time: 6:00 PM, in the Church

Come celebrate faith, family, culture, and community.
Everyone is welcome — no entrance fee!