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  • Events
    • Procession of Saints
    • Entertainment
    • Halfball Tournament
    • Cornhole Tournament
    • Philly Cheesesteak
    • Grease Pole
    • Artisan Vendors
  • Map
  • Sponsors
  • Exhibit
  • Press

~ The annual Italian Market Festival returns May 20-21, 2023 ~

Italian Market Festival John Marzano Half Ball Tournament

John Marzano Halfball Tournament
Created in 2009 at the S. 9th Street Italian Market Festival, the John Marzano Half Ball Tournament marks another year with a lineup of the city’s best players at Philly’s favorite street game.

Play begins at 9 a.m. in the schoolyard of Christopher Columbus Charter School, Christian St. between 9th and 10th. Players will enjoy the competition when they’re not sampling the food and entertainment of festival.
5-Person Teams (fielding 3 players at a time) will play in the tournament and compete in this celebration of community and precision that is the legacy of South Philadelphia’s native son, John Marzano.

Johnny Marz, as he was commonly known, was a major league catcher for more than 8 seasons, and never forgot the game he enjoyed playing while growing up in his rowhouse neighborhood.

The tournament is a great way for fathers to pass along the tradition of Philadelphia’s greatest street game to their sons... and daughters!

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The South 9th Street Italian Market - Founded in 1915
The South 9th St Italian Market Visitor Center
919 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia PA 19147
Founded in 1915 © United Merchants of the S. 9th St. Business Association
Contact: Michele@ItalianMarketFestival.com​