Italian Council Scholarship 2026

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Italian Americans of Akron and Summit County Book

IAPBC past president and Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Akron Lodge 685 member John Vallillo has released his book “Italian Americans of Akron and Summit County – Our Roots, Our Challenges, Our Triumph” online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble in hard cover and paperback. The book is a collection of stories, news articles, and photos chronicling the history of Italian immigrants and their descendants to Akron from the late 1800’s. Get yours today!

Italian American Festival 2026

The Italian American Festival at Lock 3 in Akron will be July 10-11, 2026

Carovillese Club Pasta Dinner

Join us every Tuesday from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at the Carovillese Club at 570 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave in Akron for homemade pasta.  The meal includes pasta with meatballs and homemade sauce, salad, bread and butter, and ice cream for dessert.  Prices start at $11. For carryout orders, call 330-929-6767.

 

About us

We’re an organization of 12 Italian-American Societies founded in Akron on November 10, 1947.

Our festival was voted the best festival for 11 years in a row from 2009 thru 2020 in the Beacon’s Best contest.

Event Schedule
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February 6, 2026
07:00 PM 25th Annual Carovillese Club Euchre Tournament

Starts Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm   Please arrive at 6:00 pm for registration

10 week tournament  Every Friday at 7:00 pm

One time $20.00 entry fee with $1.00 for every loss

Random drawing every week for tables

In loving memory of Jeff  “Jitter Bug” Taylor

Tournament Banquet April 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm

questions text/call 330-608-5398

February 10, 2026
04:30 PM – 7:00 PM Carovillese Lodge Pasta
Check out our new menu item:  Meatball sub with 4 meatballs and salad  Just $9.99
February 13, 2026
07:00 PM 25th Annual Carovillese Club Euchre Tournament

Starts Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm   Please arrive at 6:00 pm for registration

10 week tournament  Every Friday at 7:00 pm

One time $20.00 entry fee with $1.00 for every loss

Random drawing every week for tables

In loving memory of Jeff  “Jitter Bug” Taylor

Tournament Banquet April 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm

questions text/call 330-608-5398

February 17, 2026
04:30 PM -7:00 Carovillese Lodge Pasta Dinner

Join us every Tuesday for Pasta with meatballs, salad, bread and butter and ice cream

New menu item:   Meatball sub with 4 meatballs and salad.  Just $9.99

February 20, 2026
07:00 PM 25th Annual Carovillese Club Euchre Tournament

Starts Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm   Please arrive at 6:00 pm for registration

10 week tournament  Every Friday at 7:00 pm

One time $20.00 entry fee with $1.00 for every loss

Random drawing every week for tables

In loving memory of Jeff  “Jitter Bug” Taylor

Tournament Banquet April 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm

questions text/call 330-608-5398

February 24, 2026
04:30 PM -7:00 Carovillese Lodge Pasta Dinner

Join us every Tuesday for Pasta with meatballs, salad, bread and butter and ice cream

New menu item:   Meatball sub with 4 meatballs and salad.  Just $9.99

February 27, 2026
07:00 PM 25th Annual Carovillese Club Euchre Tournament

Starts Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm   Please arrive at 6:00 pm for registration

10 week tournament  Every Friday at 7:00 pm

One time $20.00 entry fee with $1.00 for every loss

Random drawing every week for tables

In loving memory of Jeff  “Jitter Bug” Taylor

Tournament Banquet April 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm

questions text/call 330-608-5398

February 28, 2026
10:30 AM Delegate Brunch

Italian Council Invite 2026 Delegates Brunch

March 6, 2026
07:00 PM 25th Annual Carovillese Club Euchre Tournament

Starts Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm   Please arrive at 6:00 pm for registration

10 week tournament  Every Friday at 7:00 pm

One time $20.00 entry fee with $1.00 for every loss

Random drawing every week for tables

In loving memory of Jeff  “Jitter Bug” Taylor

Tournament Banquet April 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm

questions text/call 330-608-5398

March 13, 2026
07:00 PM 25th Annual Carovillese Club Euchre Tournament

Starts Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm   Please arrive at 6:00 pm for registration

10 week tournament  Every Friday at 7:00 pm

One time $20.00 entry fee with $1.00 for every loss

Random drawing every week for tables

In loving memory of Jeff  “Jitter Bug” Taylor

Tournament Banquet April 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm

questions text/call 330-608-5398

March 20, 2026q
07:00 PM 25th Annual Carovillese Club Euchre Tournament

Starts Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm   Please arrive at 6:00 pm for registration

10 week tournament  Every Friday at 7:00 pm

One time $20.00 entry fee with $1.00 for every loss

Random drawing every week for tables

In loving memory of Jeff  “Jitter Bug” Taylor

Tournament Banquet April 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm

questions text/call 330-608-5398

March 27, 2026
07:00 PM 25th Annual Carovillese Club Euchre Tournament

Starts Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm   Please arrive at 6:00 pm for registration

10 week tournament  Every Friday at 7:00 pm

One time $20.00 entry fee with $1.00 for every loss

Random drawing every week for tables

In loving memory of Jeff  “Jitter Bug” Taylor

Tournament Banquet April 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm

questions text/call 330-608-5398

April 6, 2026
07:00 PM 25th Annual Carovillese Club Euchre Tournament

Starts Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm   Please arrive at 6:00 pm for registration

10 week tournament  Every Friday at 7:00 pm

One time $20.00 entry fee with $1.00 for every loss

Random drawing every week for tables

In loving memory of Jeff  “Jitter Bug” Taylor

Tournament Banquet April 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm

questions text/call 330-608-5398

April 10, 2026
07:00 PM 25th Annual Carovillese Club Euchre Tournament

Starts Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm   Please arrive at 6:00 pm for registration

10 week tournament  Every Friday at 7:00 pm

One time $20.00 entry fee with $1.00 for every loss

Random drawing every week for tables

In loving memory of Jeff  “Jitter Bug” Taylor

Tournament Banquet April 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm

questions text/call 330-608-5398

April 17, 2026
07:00 PM 25th Annual Carovillese Club Euchre Tournament

Starts Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm   Please arrive at 6:00 pm for registration

10 week tournament  Every Friday at 7:00 pm

One time $20.00 entry fee with $1.00 for every loss

Random drawing every week for tables

In loving memory of Jeff  “Jitter Bug” Taylor

Tournament Banquet April 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm

questions text/call 330-608-5398

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Mike Trecaso performing at the Italian Festival July 2019
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The Council of Italian-American Societies of Summit County is an organization of various Italian-American Societies founded in Akron on November 10, 1947 – called in existence by the Sicilian-American Society, for the purpose of celebrating Columbus Day.

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