The Sorrento Cheese Italian Heritage Festival of Buffalo New York on Hertel Avenue in the heart of Buffalo’s “Little Italy”.  It is with great pride that we invite you to take in the sights, sounds, food and culture that make the Italian-American experience so very special. Not withstanding the current economic crisis our festival continues to grow every year in vendors, attendance, special features and events.

Festival favorites include: the best local entertainment, bocce tournament, Miss Italian Festival, Italian Idol Contest, cooking demonstrations, essay contest for scholarships, computers for genealogical research, Italian bilingual Mass, religious processions, amusements and crafts for kids all offer something for everyone’s enjoyment.

After the tragic earthquake of April 6, 2009 in our beloved Italy (L’Aquila-Abruzzo) the Sorrento Cheese Italian Heritage Festival is donated a percentage of its proceeds from the 2009 festival to the Italian Earthquake Relief Fund set up through the office of our Vice Counsel for Italy to Western New York.

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all of our patrons, sponsors and the Board of volunteers for their tireless commitment in making this the second largest Italian street festival in the country.

Our festival offers something for everyone.  Your patronage is greatly appreciated.  Please consult our this website for updates and event schedules. 

Grazie, e Viva l’Italia!

Carmen J. Palma
President