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15th Annual Bocce Tournament & Festival

Event Information

Date & Time
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location Acrisure Stadium, Gate A, South Plaza 100 Art Rooney Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Categories

Bocce is back! Are you ready to roll?

The 15th Annual Bocce Tournament & Festival will return to Acrisure Stadium, Gate A, South Plaza on Saturday, Aug. 8. Support the History Center’s Italian American Program and sponsor a team of four in the double-elimination tournament!

The annual event is free and open for the public to stop by to cheer on the players, observe the games, and enjoy entertainment all day long. Delicious Italian Fare by Common Plea Catering will also be available for purchase. *Sponsorship is required to compete as a team. 

Founded in 1990, the Italian American Program is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Italian Americans in Western Pennsylvania. The Italian American collection at the History Center is one of the largest in the country and home to artifacts and archival materials that document the pivotal role Italian Americans play in shaping our region.

For more information, please contact Briana Hornung, special events manager, at [email protected].