Family History In Action - A Glimpse Into "How A Small-Town Winery Won Big”, with family researcher Kevin Ferguson.  In his forthcoming book "Rain On The Monte Bello Ridge" about a family winery located in Mt. View, California. A fascinating tale, as well as research into a favorite local winery, Gemello.  A tribute to Mario and Kay Gemello, and the wineries of northern Santa Clara County, including the famed Montebello ridge historic wine growing area

An Italian American Garden Talk - From Pomodoro (Tomato) To Herbs. Learn about some new vegetable varieties, standard favorites, and trouble shoot some gardening issue that arise in gowning herbs and vegetables.  Today, yes you can buy all these veggies, but home grown are quite a different matter in terms of taste, and climatic options.  Leading us in this exploration will be Sharon McCray, IAHF board member, Master Gardener, columnist, and President of the Emma Pruesh community gardens center. 

IAHF Librarian Madeline Damiano - Exploring Your Roots With The Assistance of the IAHF Library Resource Materials.  Learn how to access newly completed IAHF Santa Clara County grant fund history and archival materials for family research.

Italian Folk Costumes Fashion Show. Regional costumes reflect a long tradition though out Italy and demonstrates the diversity and ingenuity of village life.  The dress can range from simple to complex in design and form, but common to all is its history and roots steep in the towns and hamlets of Italian village life. The costumes are currently seen in Italy during special community occasions such as a saint’s day, holies and events.  The IAHF has collected several traditional regional outfits.  The costumes will be modeled by IAHF volunteers, including some children’s dress too, and described by Delia Schizzano. Join us as the stage becomes a board walk for a new Festa tradition!