Felittese Festival: Old Forge Italian Tradition. Jeff Casella - Ep. 066

In this episode of Food Fight, I sit down with Jeff, president of the Felittese Association, to dive into the history and traditions of the Felittese Festival—a celebration that has been bringing Old Forge, PA together for over three decades. We talk about the festival’s Italian roots, its connection to Felitto, Italy, and how last year’s event continued to grow the tradition. This year, the Felittese Festival (September 12–14, 2025) promises incredible food—like gnocchi, soffritto, sausage & peppers, and Old Forge pizza—plus live music, raffles, and community fun at the Felittese Chapel Grounds. And don’t miss a brand-new highlight: the Food Fight vs. Gridiron Club Pizza Eating Contest on Saturday night! 🍕🔥 Come check out the vendors, grab some Italian favorites, and be part of one of NEPA’s most beloved traditions. (Note: at the end of this episode you’ll hear me say the festival is tomorrow—but we decided to release this episode two weeks early, so please disregard that.)