It’s the 24th year of the Sons and Daughters of Italy Italian Festival. Enjoy authentic Italian food like sausage and pepper sandwiches, meatball heroes, chicken parmesan, Neapolitan-style pizza and ravioli. Homemade desserts along with beer and Italian wines will also be available. Come with the family for arts and craft vendors and other kids activities. Don’t miss out on the spaghetti eating contest!

The Market Common, Farrow Parkway. Saturday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday, noon–7 p.m. $1. (843) 333-7059, www.sonsofitalymb.com