Pasta Sauce Contest
From family recipes to bold new flavors, the Herrin Festa Italiana Pasta Sauce Contest is where tradition meets taste. Prizes will be awarded. $100 for First place, $50 for Second place and $25 for Third place, along with bragging rights for
HerrinFesta Italiana Art Contest Award Ceremony
oin us for the Herrin Community Art Contest Award Ceremony, part of Festa Italiana 2026. Celebrate the creativity and talent of artists from our community as winners are officially announced and recognized. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May
Pasta Eating Contest
No hands, no forks, just pure pasta passion—who will reign supreme in this Italian-style showdown? $100 will be awarded to the Carb Consuming Champion.
Adult-Child Bocce Tournament
A beloved HerrinFesta tradition that brings generations together, the Adult-Child Bocce Tournament pairs kids and grown-ups for friendly competition on the courts. It’s the perfect blend of teamwork, tradition, and community fun—creating lasting memories and celebrating the spirit of family
History of Herrin: The Movie
HISTORY OF HERRIN: The Movie Friday May 22, 2026 – 4 p.m. Herrin City Library Meeting Room (41minutes) Free and open to public. Produced for city’s Centennial in 2000. Rare archival footage, vintage photographs and contemporary interviews. Presented by Herrin History Room FREE and
Robert A. Ferarri Corporate Division Bocce Tournament
A HerrinFesta favorite, the Robert A. Ferrari Corporate Division Bocce Tournament brings local businesses and organizations together for friendly competition and community camaraderie. Teams take to the courts to showcase their skills and teamwork in this spirited event that honors
Herrin Festa: Golfing for Grads
Tee up for a great cause at the Golfing for Grads Scholarship Golf Scramble presented by Farmers State Bank! Join us Friday, May 22, 2026 at Pine Lakes Golf Course for a fun-filled day on the greens, supporting local students and their futures. This
Ed Goodwin Memorial Prayer Breakfast
A meaningful HerrinFesta tradition, the Ed Goodwin Memorial Prayer Breakfast brings the community together in reflection, gratitude, and faith. Held in honor of longtime Festa supporter Ed Goodwin, this uplifting morning gathering features guest speakers, music, and a shared breakfast
HerrinFesta Italiana Art Contest
The Herrin Community Art Contest, part of Festa Italiana 2026, invites artists of all ages and skill levels to showcase their creativity. Participants may submit original works across a wide range of mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textile
Veterans Honor Flight
On Monday, May 18th, we’ll be taking another group of veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor, and then we’ll bring them home to the kind of Welcome Home they deserve. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐰𝐞
