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Every event.
One famiglia.

Everything Hardcore Italians is doing, in one place — heritage nights, bocce, and the booth on the festival circuit.

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What's Next
Sep
4–7

Taste of Melrose ParkFree · Booth

Labor Day weekend, Melrose Park. Find our booth for festival-exclusive merch and giveaways — spot posted on our socials the week of.
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Oct
10

Columbus Classic Bocce TournamentTicketed

Columbus Day weekend. Bring your squad — brackets all day, $2,000 first prize, trophies in every division. Spots are limited.
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Oct
25

Blackhawks Italian Heritage GameTicketed

United Center, 2 PM. The full package — game ticket, exclusive hoodie and cap, raffles, and a pregame lunch at Pompei on Taylor. $100 per person.
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The booth already hit Old Town Italian Fest (Aug 8) and Festa on Taylor Street (Aug 13–16) this summer. More stops coming.
Featured Event
Sunday, October 25 · 2 PM · United Center

Italian Heritage Game

Blackhawks vs. Panthers
Year three of a tradition — over 160 famiglia strong in 2024, and Chris Chelios pulled up in 2025.

Every package includes

  • Ticket to the game
  • Limited-edition Blackhawks Italian hoodie
  • Limited-edition Blackhawks Italian cap
  • Ticket to special raffles
  • Pregame lunch & festivities at Pompei on Taylor
$100per person · paid by Zelle
Questions? Email events@hardcoreitalians.com

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In the Works
Chicago Wolves Heritage Night— in talks with the Wolves. Details drop here first.
"I Play Rocky" Watch Party— the movie hits theaters November 6. Stay tuned.
Photos · Where We've Been

Columbus Classic 2025 · Elmwood Park. Cinque Punti took the $2,000 check. Tap any photo to see it full size — find yourself in the crowd.

Columbus Classic 2024 · the inaugural Classic. The Bocce Bros took the first-ever $2,000 check. Tap any photo to see it full size.

Blackhawks Italian Heritage Night 2024 · United Center. Over 160 famiglia strong took over the stands in matching gear. Tap any photo to see it full size — find yourself in the crowd.

Blackhawks Italian Heritage Night 2025 · United Center. Year two — and Chris Chelios pulled up to celebrate with us.

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We're digging through the camera roll. Got shots from that night? Send them to events@hardcoreitalians.com and we'll feature them here.