Purchase your admission to Festival Italiano VIII

Cars & Caffe is excited to announce the 8th Annual Festival Italiano on Saturday, June 13th (Rain Date: June 14th), sponsored by the Seminara Group at Morgan Stanley and Garage Living NJ.

We are returning the scenic confines of 'The Grove' at Ramapo College of New Jersey's beautiful Mahwah campus for the "Premier Italian Automotive Experience," filled with extraordinary Italian machinery, entertainment and delicious Italian-themed refreshments.

When?

Saturday, June 13th

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where?

Ramapo College of New Jersey

505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Spectator parking will be available nearest the campus' north entrance upon arrival.  There will be designated parking for the 'Exotics Corral' - specialty cars that are not in the judged show field, but still prefer special parking.

The show field is located in the Grove, which is up the staircase after the 'Circle Lot' near the campus' Dunkin Donuts.  Signage, public safety officers and staff will direct you accordingly.  Restrooms are available to all attendees in the large campus buildings surrounding the Grove.

What to expect?

Beginning at 9:00 AM, the show field* will open to spectators, who will have the opportunity to browse approximately 100-120 Italian vehicles from yesterday and today, ranging from classic Alfa Romeos to original Fiat 500s to special edition Lamborghinis and exotic Ferraris, with a tasteful mix of other specialty Italian vehicles.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to support businesses offering refreshments and unique upscale products with an Italian theme!

VIP-ticketed attendees will also enjoy complimentary catered refreshments inside the VIP Hospitality Suite inside Birch Mansion, right in the middle of the show field.

*While we ask all owners to remain on site for the duration of the event, we inform all spectators that it is not guaranteed that every vehicle will be displayed for the entire 5-hour event window.  To ensure that you are able to experience the full display, it is recommended that you are present between 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon.

Can I participate in the event?

Yes!  All attendees are invited to submit your vote for the People's Choice Award.  This award will be announced with the entirety of the awards at approximately 1:15 PM.

Do you own a classic, exotic or otherwise unique Italian vehicle that you would like to have considered for Festival Italiano VIII?  

Please complete this application form for consideration.  Please note: not all vehicles will be accepted due to space limitations and criteria.

Criteria guide for show cars:

• Classic/vintage Italian vehicles (pre-1990)
• Competition/racing cars
• Special edition modern exotic vehicles
• Exceptional condition vehicles
• Rare colors/specifications
• Create entries (i.e. Italian designed cars, vehicles with Italian engines or other Italian influence)

If you're unsure if your vehicle meets the criteria, feel free to apply or e-mail tony@carsandcaffe.com.  Please also note that duplicate vehicles may not be accepted if the same vehicle by another owner was approved previously.

We look forward to receiving your entry!

Perhaps you're a future Italian car owner/collector or your Italian is away for maintenance (not like that would ever happen) or you're simply an enthusiast who loves to browse Italian vehicles - join us as a spectator!

You can purchase tickets to Festival Italiano VIII by visiting this link.  Please check the spelling or your e-mail when entering it and save your e-mailed receipt and have it available upon arrival.

Festival Italiano VIII offers two spectator admission packages*, as listed below:

VIP Admission - $75/person - Want to attend Festival Italiano and enjoy a selection of complimentary catered refreshments while socializing with the show's exhibitors in the elegant confines of the VIP Hospitality Suite?  Choose VIP Admission for these amenities.  The VIP Hospitality Suite is located inside Birch Mansion, which is in the middle of the show field.

General Admission - $25/person - Choose this option to attend Festival Italiano as a spectator and browse the entirety of the show field.  

Current students of Ramapo College and 2026 graduates can attend the event free of charge - please be sure to show your Student ID to Cars & Caffe staff.

*All attendees over the age of 14 are required to choose one of the two admission options to attend Festival Italiano.  All attendees will also have access to all event vendors, who will offer Italian-themed refreshments and unique product offerings.  In the event that you purchase admission and cannot attend, you may request a refund in full within 24 hours of the event's conclusion (i.e. Sunday, June 14th at 2:00 PM EST, or if the rain date of June 14th is exercised, the refund window extends to Monday, June 15th at 2:00 PM EST).

All attendees acknowledge and agree to Cars & Caffe's Disclaimer and Event Policies, as listed below on this page.   This includes the expectation that attendees will drive responsibly and avoid reckless behavior or excessive noise.  The operation of drones is prohibited without written FAA approval and a COI sent to Cars & Caffe in advance of the event.  The college asks attendees to not bring pets to this event.

Cars & Caffe may ask any attendees who fail to comply with our event rules and policies to leave the property at our discretion. 

Mahwah Police will be on site and will strictly enforce all traffic laws.

If you have any questions pertaining to the event or you would like to inquire about vendor or sponsorship packages, please e-mail tony@carsandcaffe.com or complete the form on this website.

Thank you for your interest and we hope to see you at Festival Italiano VIII!