The 23rd annual multi-cultural, multi-generational, nonprofit Cotati Accordion Festival will be taking place this August 17th & 18th in La Plaza Park in downtown Cotati, Ca..

The event, which donated $19,250.00 to local youth groups following the 2012 festival, will be celebrating “Viva L’Italia” with internationally acclaimed Italian accordionists Renzo Ruggieri, Vincenzo Abbraciante, and Pietro Adragna, all making the long trip from Italy to take the stage in Cotati.

The festival will also include 20 accordion acts, including zydeco, klezmer, polka, tango, Latino, rock and much more, along with the polka tent, the jam tent the zydeco dance party, food vendors, arts and crafts, beer and wine.

Other featured performers include Cory Pesaturo, Frank Petrilli, Vincenzo Abbracciante, Gail Campanella, Pietro Adragna, Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, Motordude Zydeco, The Wild Catahoulas, The Golden State Accordion Club Band, The Steve Balich Sr. Polka Band, The Hot Frittatas, Simka, The Internationals, Chuck Berger, Jim Gilman, the Mad Maggies, Sweet Moments of Confusion, Jet Black Pearl, Tango No. 9, Youkali, Future Accordion Stars, Bella Ciao, Polkacide, Duckmandu, Les Amis Zydeco, La Familia Péna-Govea, The Great Morgani and more.

Tickets are $15.00 in advance, $17.00 at the gate and $25.00 for both days. They may be purchased by calling 1-888-559-2576, or at all Oliver’s Markets, The Last Record Store and People’s Music. For information call (707) 664-0444 or email: info@cotatifest.com