Mayor Alan Perry will be attending the 16th Annual Hilton Head Island Italian Heritage Festival, a favorite fall tradition celebrating Italian culture, food, family and community.

Hosted by the Italian-American Club of Hilton Head Island, the festival brings the “Old Country to the Lowcountry” with traditional Italian foods, live music from the Hilton Head Big Band, local arts and crafts, a kids’ zone, silent auction, grape-stomping and pizza-eating contests, and plenty of activities for the whole family.

Proceeds from the Italian-American Club’s fundraising efforts help support local charities and scholarships throughout the Lowcountry.

The festival is held rain or shine. Tickets are $8 per person, with free admission for children under 10 and free parking.