The Federal Hill Commerce Association celebrates the 31st annual Columbus Day Festival on historic Federal Hill from Friday, Oct. 6, to Sunday, Oct. 9. The festival takes place from Dean Street to Sutton Street along Atwells Avenue.

A featured attraction is the La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage located at America Street and Atwells Avenue. The festival also features more than 80 food, art, and retail vendors along with games, and amusement rides. Listen to live entertainment on four different stages throughout the festival grounds.

Experience the flavors of over 25 Federal Hill restaurants that offer expanded seating as well as feature special menu items for the weekend. A sampling of participants includes Bacco Vino & Contorni, Trattoria Appia, Venda Ravioli, Saje Kitchen, Saint, Providence Oyster Bar, Don Joses, and OURS.

Hours are: Friday, from 5 p.m. to midnight; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. ⁠to midnight; and Monday, 11 a.m. ⁠to⁠ 8 p.m.

For more about the festival and times of specific events, go to: https://federalhillprov.com/festivals/columbus-day-weekend-festival/