The Buona Fortuna Lodge turns Seville Square into an Italian street fair with shrimp scampi, spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, sausage and pepper sandwiches and tiramisu. There is Italian music, a silent auction, a cash prize drawing and a Kids Corner with face painting and balloons. Proceeds go to the lodge's charitable donations and scholarships in the Pensacola area. Confirm the dates and hours with the lodge before you go.
Before you go
- Park downtown and walk into Seville Square
- Bring cash or a card for food, drinks and drawing tickets
- Go at lunch to beat the dinner crowd
- Ask the lodge through its contact form to confirm the 2026 hours
What we checked
This one predates the check-date stamp, so we cannot tell you the day. Everything below is what its sources say.
The Buona Fortuna Lodge, which runs the festival, states on its own page that admission to Festa Italiana is free. Food, drinks and raffle tickets are extra and the lodge lists no prices for them.
Not confirmed: A military rate. We searched and the venue publishes none. That is not the same as there being none, so it is worth asking.
The lodge's own pages do not show the 2026 dates or hours. They come from the Visit Pensacola listing, so confirm with the lodge before you drive.
Free admission covers entry only. Food and drinks are paid.