Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties

Festivale Italiano brings spice to weekend

HURLEY — Downtown Silver Street will be buzzing with activity Saturday as the annual Festival Italiano will return to the street from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The celebration of the area’s Italian heritage is an institution in the area.

Activities begin at 10 a.m. with a three-on-three basketball tournament, as well as a human foosball tournament. The events will continue through their conclusion.

At 11 a.m., a craft show will begin and food vendors will open their tents for the Italian food that the festival is known for. There will also be a climbing wall and bounce house activities throu...