Canton Italian American Fest focusing on great food and the next generation

CANTON, Ohio — The 34th annual Italian American Competition in Canton this weekend has delightful food stuff and enjoyable even though concentrating on the up coming generation.

Margaret, Duane, Courtney and Nick Storey make up a few generations of Italian American Competition volunteers.

“This is almost certainly my 29th possibly 30th 12 months, and I started out for the reason that my dad, who was an energetic volunteer below, brought us out,” claimed Margaret Storey, the vice president of the Italian American Competition.

The Italian American Pageant has been a Stark County staple for more than 30 several years, celebrating Italian heritage with delectable meals, online games, music and far more. The best aspect is proceeds go to a excellent bring about.

“Over the decades, we have awarded out more than $240,000 in scholarships,” claimed Margaret.

These scholarships are offered to Italian American pupils in Stark County, and two previous recipients are Courtney and Nick Storey.

“It was so well worth it. It helped me appear out of undergrad credit card debt-totally free,” claimed Courtney.

“Anything will absolutely aid it’s an honor to obtain the award,” said Nick.

So for more than 30 many years, the family proceeds to pay out it ahead.

“There are two things you can give. You can give funds and give time, and our time is the hardest factor to give,” reported Margaret.

Not just for this generation, but for the following.

“Gosh, I want them to see that this is extra than coming in and executing rides. There is certainly a rationale we do this and the motive is our younger folks,” said Margaret.

All even though celebrating their heritage and generating reminiscences, even if you are not Italian.

“Here on these grounds, everybody that arrives by is family members for that weekend, they’re Italian, we include a vowel to the last title,” reported Margaret.

The Competition is Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Weis Park in Canton.

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