Celebrate the 2026 St. Anthony’s Italian Festival in Glassboro, NJ
Looking for things to do in Glassboro, NJ this September? One of the community’s favorite annual celebrations is returning to Downtown Glassboro for a full day of Italian food, music, entertainment, and local culture.
The 13th Annual St. Anthony’s Italian Festival takes place Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Downtown Glassboro. Presented by Nexus Properties and Rowan University in partnership with St. Anthony’s Mutual Aid Society, the festival celebrates Glassboro’s Italian-American heritage and the traditions that have helped shape the local community.
Altius Dispensary is proud to be part of the Glassboro community and an official sponsor of this year’s festival. If you’re 21 or older and heading downtown for the celebration, make Altius one of your stops while you’re out exploring Glassboro.
When Is the St. Anthony’s Italian Festival in Glassboro?
Mark your calendar for:
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Glassboro / Glassboro Town Square
GPS Address: 1 High Street W., Glassboro, NJ 08028
Admission: Free
The festival brings the sights, sounds, food, and traditions of southern Italy into the heart of Glassboro, making it a great opportunity to experience one of South Jersey’s most anticipated Italian-American community events.
Start the Day With the Traditional St. Anthony’s Procession
Before the main festival gets underway, visitors can experience one of the day’s most meaningful traditions: the annual St. Anthony’s Procession.
Beginning at St. Anthony’s Mutual Aid Society, the procession travels through Downtown Glassboro and brings together generations of local families to celebrate faith, heritage, and community.
Visitors can gather along Poplar Street to watch the procession before heading toward Glassboro Town Square for the official start of the festival.
Italian Food Takes Center Stage
Come hungry.
Food is naturally one of the biggest attractions at an Italian festival, and this year’s lineup gives visitors plenty to explore.
Festivalgoers can expect everything from porchetta, meatball sandwiches, sausage and peppers, pasta, arancini, chicken cutlet sandwiches, and wood-fired pizza to Italian desserts including cannoli, sfogliatelle, maritozzi, and other pastries.
St. Anthony’s Mutual Aid Fund will also serve its famous porchetta and meatball sandwiches at the corner of Main Street and Rowan Boulevard, with proceeds supporting the organization’s work in the community.
Visitors 21 and older can also explore the festival’s Tour of Italy Italian Wine & Cocktail Experience, featuring regional Italian wines and classic aperitivo-style cocktails.
Live Music and Italian Entertainment Throughout the Day
The 2026 Italian Festival isn’t only about the food.
Entertainment is scheduled throughout the afternoon and evening, giving visitors plenty of reasons to stick around after grabbing something to eat.
The Main Stage lineup includes:
- 2:30 p.m. – The Italian Fairy
- 3:30 p.m. – Greg Armstrong & Friends
- 5:15 p.m. – Vivaci Dancers
- 6:00 p.m. – “That’s Amore” Sing-Along
- 8:00 p.m. – Right Turn at 40
- 9:45 p.m. – Glassboro Police Charitable Association 50/50 Winner Announcement
New for 2026 is the Heritage Stage, located near Rowan Boulevard and Victoria Street. The additional stage will highlight Italian culture through local performers, cultural demonstrations, entertainment, and community storytelling.
Pizza, Cannoli and Grape-Stomping Contests
The 2026 festival is also adding a little friendly competition.
Visitors will have opportunities to watch — or participate in — a pizza-eating contest, cannoli-eating contest, and grape-stomping contest.
Space for the contests is limited, so anyone interested in participating should visit the Glassboro tent during the festival to learn about availability and registration.
Make a Day of It in Downtown Glassboro
One of the best parts about events like St. Anthony’s Italian Festival is the opportunity to experience more of the local Glassboro community.
Walk through downtown, check out the vendors, enjoy some Italian food, listen to live music, and explore the businesses around Glassboro and Rowan Boulevard.
For adults 21 and older, that can also include visiting a local Glassboro cannabis dispensary while you’re in town.
Visit Altius Dispensary in Glassboro, NJ
If you’re searching for a cannabis dispensary in Glassboro, NJ, stop by Altius Dispensary while you’re in the area for the Italian Festival.
Located right here in Glassboro, Altius offers adult-use cannabis shoppers 21+ access to a wide selection of cannabis products. Whether you’re a Glassboro local or visiting South Jersey for the festival, our team can help you explore available products and find options that fit your preferences.
Our selection may include:
- Cannabis flower
- Pre-rolls
- Vape cartridges and disposables
- Edibles
- Concentrates
- Tinctures
- Topicals
- Cannabis accessories
Inventory and availability can change, so shoppers can check the current Altius menu before visiting.
New to Cannabis? Our Glassboro Team Can Help
You don’t have to be a cannabis expert to visit Altius.
If you’re relatively new to recreational cannabis in New Jersey, our knowledgeable team can help explain different product categories, formats, and options so you can make a more informed purchase.
Whether you’re interested in flower, looking for the convenience of a pre-roll, exploring edibles, or simply want to learn more about what’s available, don’t hesitate to ask questions during your visit.
Remember that recreational cannabis purchases in New Jersey are limited to adults 21 and older with valid identification.
Enjoy Cannabis Responsibly During Your Glassboro Visit
Planning to purchase cannabis while you’re out enjoying Glassboro? A little preparation goes a long way.
Cannabis should only be consumed where permitted under New Jersey law. Don’t consume cannabis while driving or operate a vehicle while impaired. If your festival plans include alcohol, remember that combining alcohol and cannabis can intensify their effects.
Purchasing cannabis from a dispensary doesn’t mean it can be consumed anywhere, so plan ahead and save your products for an appropriate time and place.
Celebrate Local at the 2026 St. Anthony’s Italian Festival
St. Anthony’s Italian Festival is more than another event on the Glassboro calendar. It’s an annual celebration of the people, traditions, food, and culture that make this community unique.
From the traditional procession and Italian cuisine to live music, dancing, contests, and local businesses, there will be plenty happening throughout Downtown Glassboro on September 12.
Altius Dispensary is proud to sponsor the 2026 St. Anthony’s Italian Festival and be part of the Glassboro community.
If you’re 21 or older and looking for a recreational cannabis dispensary in Glassboro, NJ, stop by Altius while you’re in town, explore our current cannabis selection, and let our team help you find what you’re looking for.
We’ll see you in Glassboro!
