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Festa’s 2025 Charity Meatball Challenge!

The contestant who eats the most meatballs gets $500 donated to his/her favorite local charity

Friday September 12th 12:30 pm

In front of Fayette Street Stage

Thank You to the 2024 Charity Meatball Eating Challenge Participants. Below
are the participants and the Charity they competed for on 9/13/24.

Daniel Ciciarelli – The Columbus Monument Corp
Tony Fallico – Clear Path for Veterans – Chittenango
Peter Hall – Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association (*Winner*)
Frank Malfitano – The Columbus Monument Corp
Rocco Mangano – Syracuse Stage
Anthony Marrone – Home Headquarters
Charlie Miller – Old Newsboys Toy Fund Drive
Brad Vivacqua – Food Bank of CNY