Festival Hotel
Reserve your room at APA Hotel Woodbridge.
Use the Paisan Con group attendee code when booking so your reservation is connected to the festival room block.
Hotel Reservation Instructions
- Click the Promo Code dropdown.
- Click the Discount Code dropdown.
- Choose Group Attendee.
- In the blank space, type PAI.
- Click ADD.
- Click Select and go to the next steps.
- Choose dates for check-in.
- Confirm stay.
- Pick a room type.
Explore The Site
An annual New Jersey celebration of Italian-American culture, community, and pop culture.
Created by actor and producer Nicky Petito, Paisan Con brings together food, music, comedy, film, and fan-favorite personalities for a weekend designed to celebrate the joy and influence of Italian-American culture. The event is open to everyone.
Guests
Meet the featured personalities.
Actors, comedians, and creators take part in panels, signings, and crowd-favorite appearances.
Vendors
Shop artists, makers, and merchants.
Browse Italian-inspired goods, artist tables, collectibles, specialty foods, and pop culture finds.
Sponsors
See the partners helping power the weekend.
Community-minded businesses and cultural partners help make the festival experience possible.
FAQ
Get quick answers before you arrive.
Find guidance on the venue, hotel planning, event flow, and what kind of weekend to expect.
Film Festival
Follow screenings and film-focused updates.
Independent films, filmmaker conversations, and stories rooted in heritage all have a place here.
Store
Keep an eye out for official merch.
Official apparel, collectibles, and event keepsakes bring a little Paisan Con home with you.
Photo-ops
Plan your photo-op moments.
Stage your best convention memories with guest photo sessions and themed weekend backdrops.
Contact
Reach the Paisan Con team.
General event, media, vendor, and partnership questions all funnel through the festival team.