Come celebrate the fall harvest and the patron saint of winemaking, San Martino. The feast will feature the tasting of homemade wines, wine contest, wines with dinner, silent auction, raffle, dancing and live music by Italian Band Ambrosiani. RSVP by October 18, 2025.
Program
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM - Wine contest and silent auction
7:15 PM - 7:45 - Antipasto, live entertainment by the Italian Band Ambrosiani
7:45 PM - Dinner
9:15 PM - Dessert by Montilio’s and announce wine contest winners
10:00 PM - Silent auction and door prize
10:30 PM - Raffle
11:00 PM - Last Dance
Menu
Mixed antipasto, pasta with meat/bolognese sauce, followed by Tuscan Chicken along with roasted potatoes and sautéed string beans. Dessert will be Montilio's traditional rum cake along with coffee. A choice of white and red wine will served/poured by the waitstaff (Montepulciano D’Abruzzo and Pinot Grigio).
Auction Rules: Winners need to be present in order to receive their prize.
Proceeds to benefit, promote and preserve the Italian-American heritage in our communities, to fund scholarships for young Italian Americans, and to give back to the community through donations for worthy causes.
Advanced tickets required.
Reserve your ticket(s) and then proceed to the cart to complete your purchase.
Tickets will be available soon!
Need help ordering? Click on the “HOW TO ORDER VIDEO” button below or send us an email at info@southshoreiaco.com
Alternatively, you can send a check payable to IACO by 10/18/25. Dominic Candelieri, Michelangelo Salon, 40 Pearl Street, Braintree, MA 02184.
Secure Your Sponsorship:
We invite you to support our event by selecting from our sponsorship opportunities. By sponsoring the Festa di San Martino Scholarship Fundraiser, you’ll receive unparalleled visibility within the local community, as your logo and brand will be featured across multiple touchpoints like IACO website, digital marketing and event materials.
Presenting Sponsor: $2,500
Take a leading role in shaping the future for local students of Italian heritage while receiving top-tier recognition.Top-tier logo placement on all event materials, signage, and IACO website
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Exclusive signage near the main wine tasting station or stage
Featured spotlight in a pre-event email to IACO’s full mailing list
Dedicated social media recognition post with logo and message
Logo featured prominently on homemade wine tasting tables
Verbal recognition throughout the evening
Four tickets to the event
Platino Sponsor: $1,000
Show your support for education, heritage, and community while connecting with an engaged audience.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Logo featured on IACO website, event signage, and digital promotions
Featured spotlight in a pre-event email to the IACO community
Social media recognition post with logo and message
Verbal recognition during the event
Logo displayed on homemade wine tasting tables
Two tickets to the event
Argento Sponsor: $750
A meaningful way to honor your Italian roots and help a student achieve their dreams.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Logo on IACO website and printed event materials
Verbal recognition during the event
One event ticket
Oro Sponsor: $500
Your support makes a direct impact in helping students of Italian heritage pursue higher education.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Name recognition on IACO website
Listing on event signage
One event ticket
Perla Sponsor: $300
Celebrate community and education with a heartfelt contribution.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Name recognition on IACO website
Listing on printed event signage
Preserving Heritage, Promoting Education
All proceeds from the San Martino Wine Event directly fund scholarships for high school students of Italian heritage. Your support continues a proud tradition of honoring our culture while empowering the next generation to thrive.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Download our Sponsorship levels.
To confirm your support contact email.
Additionally we are also looking for silent auction items (provide a product or service valued at $200 or more) and raffle items.
If you can’t make our meeting, please consider making a donation to support the IACO “Spirit of Italian Culture” scholarship fund.
Nearby Hotels
Marriot Boston/Quincy
1000 Marriott Dr, Quincy, MA 02189
617-472-1000
Hampton Inn Boston/Braintree
215 Wood Road, Braintree, MA 02184
781-380-3300
Hyatt Place
50 Forbes Rd, Braintree, MA 02184
781-848-0600
Holiday Inn Express
1 Arlington St, Quincy, MA 02171
781-819-3890
Staybridge Suites Quincy
1 Arlington St, Quincy, MA 02171
781-819-3890