The West Michigan Italian Fest, or Festa Italiana, is set to return this weekend in Byron Center after a quarter-century ...

BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The West Michigan Italian Festival is back…after a hiatus of more than 20 years. The festival ...

The West Michigan Italian Festival returned to West Michigan for the first time in 26 years. The festival was held on July 25 ...

BYRON CENTER, Mich. — After 25 years, the West Michigan Italian Festival is back with a weekend full of food, drinks, games and family fun! The festival was originally called Festa Italiana and ...

BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — After a 26-year hiatus, the West Michigan Italian Festival is relaunching at Tanger Outlets in Byron Township for a weekend of live music, food and bocce ball.

Chef Michael Murray teaches visitors how to properly cook pasta, treat sauce and garnish effectively for the final plate.

The West Michigan Italian Festival kicks off from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26, at Tanger Outlets, 340 84th St. SW. in Byron Center.

In 2023, a billboard with Graves’ picture urged festival visitors to call police with any tips. ghunter@detroitnews.com (313) 222-2134 @GeorgeHunter_DN The Associated Press contributed.