3. Annual Cannoli Eating Competition

Image courtesy Figli di San Gennaro

The feast’s annual cannoli eating competition, brought to the festival by Ferrara NYC, begins at 2:00 sharp on September 15th. The goal of the contest is simple: to beat out of all the contenders by eating the most cannolis in six minutes flat. Although there is no prize, the winner scores serious gloating rights and a delicious mouthful of Italian sweets.

To sign up for the event, call 212-764-6330 (and make sure to prepare your stomach).