The Houston Italian Festival returns to Montrose tomorrow through the weekend, October 11-14. In its 34th year, the annual Houston Italian Festival is one of the largest festivals in town. Enjoy authentic Italian food and wine, live musical performances including the Fab 5 Beatles Tribute band, grape stomping, pasta-eating contests, Marionette Puppet shows on the Children’s Stage, and more.

The festival kicks off with free admission Thursday, October 11, 5pm – 10pm. Free admission continues Friday from 11 am – 4 pm. After 4 pm Friday and all weekend, admission is $8 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. The Italian Festival is located on The University of St. Thomas campus, 3800 Montrose Blvd.

Plus, for the first time the Soccer Collies are coming to Texas. Anyone (ages 2-92) is welcome to play goalkeeper against these dogs, who definitely know how to defend a soccer goal! Games are scheduled at the bottom of each hour. These collies are an internationally known children’s entertainment act.

Save $2 each on tickets, today only. Purchase advance tickets for just $6 through today online here. There is no extra online fee.

photos: flickr/Festa Italiana Houston and Soccer Collies Facebook