Beth Peerless, Where it's at: Festa Italia celebrates all things Italian at Custom House Plaza – Monterey Herald
A new special event this year is the Saturday, 1 p.m. Fisherman’s Wharf Cioppino Cooking Demo by award-winning Chef Tene Shake of Kokomo’s and Grotto Fish Market. Live entertainment follows the opening ceremonies that take place 11:30 a.m.- Noon.