Festa Italiana president Dave Spano (right) presents country superstar Phil Vassar as the festival's surprise headliner. (PHOTO: Tony Rusch)

Vassar returns to play Festa Italiana

Published July 9, 2012 at 11:45 a.m.

Festa Italiana organizers announced country icon and two-time songwriter of the year Phil Vassar will headline this year's festival.

Vassar performed at Summerfest on Saturday night.

Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Festa Italiana will feature Vassar on its Spiked Island Stage. Admission to the show will be free with the purchase of a general admission festival ticket.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit festaitaliana.com.

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