A section of the Mission’s inner courtyard is transformed into “Little Italy” and devoted to San Juan Capistrano’s sister city, Capestrano, Italy. Celebrate our Italian connection with Italian food and wines and learn about San Giovanni di Capestrano, Junipero Serra’s inspiration for our City’s name.
2010 "Little Italy" Participants at the 14th Annual Vintage
2009 Participants San Pelligrino/Aqua Panna Peroni Beer Casa Torelli Wine Trader Joe's wine Trader Joe's food Frankies Biscotti Tutto Amore Gelato Tarantino's Italian Sausage Brio Tuscan Grille Romeo Cucina Il Fornaio Bread Oliver's Olive Oil/Basalmic National Italian American Foundation/L'Aquila earthquake donations/ Student Exchange program Fondazione d'Italia language school/L'Italo Americano Newspaper/Corriere Sera Newspaper/travel information