1st Annual Italian Fest Diaper Dash👶

Diaper Dash Collinsville IL

Get ready for cuteness overload at the Italian Fest Diaper Dash!

A race unlike any other, featuring our tiniest (and mightiest) competitors!

🗓️ Event Info:

Date: Saturday, September 20

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: In front of the Milano Stage (159)

Ages: 0–12 months (no walkers allowed)

Entry Fee: $5 per child

🏁 Race Details:

Your little crawler will take on a 10-foot dash across soft, safe wrestling mats and cheered on by a crowd full of smiles and laughter. Babies will be grouped into heats by age, making it fair and fun for all.

🎖️ Awards & Goodies:

🥇 Top 3 finishers in each heat will receive a ribbon and prize

🎁 Every participant gets a goodie bag filled with baby-friendly treats and surprises!

🎉 Why Join?

This is a heartwarming, family-friendly event you won’t want to miss. Whether your baby dashes to the finish line or takes their sweet time, it’s all about fun, community, and making memories.

📸 Bring your cameras—it’s guaranteed to be adorable!

Italian Fest Event Guidelines

Here is a list of guidelines that will help make Italian Fest enjoyable and safe for everyone!

  • In the event of an emergency, please listen to and follow the directions of Event Staff and Rescue/Emergency professionals.
  •  Italian Fest attendees are expected to avoid unnecessary risks and exercise common sense.
  • Fireworks, firearms, knives, swords, weapons, and explosive materials are strictly prohibited.
  • Pets are not permitted. However, registered service animals are welcome, but you will be asked to show your papers for your service animal as well as clean-up bags.
  • No Bikes, Skateboards, or Scooters allowed.
  • Trash goes into the trash receptacles. Help us make sure the city of Collinsville can stay clean.
  • As a guest of Italian Fest please treat the Main Street buildings and grounds with respect. These historic buildings cannot stand up to abuse, ill-use, or being climbed on. Please conduct yourself and your children in such a way that we can continue to host Italian Fest here for years to come.