The St. Anthony's Italian Festival is back for the 100th anniversary of its host church, and there are some new foods and ...

COLUMBUS GROVE — St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is holding its festival from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the church, 512 W. Sycamore St., Columbus Grove. The festival is free and ...

The festival was born in 1975, and started out relatively small on the grounds of the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. This year, the festival began Monday, June 13, and is expected to attract ...

The festival will feature rides, a beer garden, international foods, live bands, Las Vegas games, skill games, and fireworks.

The feast of St. Anthony on June 13 holds particular significance for anyone named Anthony, Toni, or Tony, with local ...

The festival is held every year, right before the June 13 feast of the church's patron, St. Anthony of Padua. Padua was a Portuguese Catholic priest and Franciscan friar, also known as the patron ...