26th ITTONA Convention
October 8–12, 2026 • Denver, Colorado • “From the Dolomites… To the Rockies!!”
26 in ’26!
The 26th ITTONA Convention is coming to Denver, Colorado — the first time Denver has hosted since 1988! Join Trentini from across North America for a celebration of our heritage and culture in the Mile High City. Colorado is celebrating its 150th birthday as part of the USA in 2026 — the Centennial State, since 1876!
Convention Schedule
Thursday, October 8
- Registration at hotel, 12–4 pm
- President’s Meeting, 2–5 pm at the Sons & Daughters of Italy Denver Lodge (Main Floor)
- Convention Registration, Light Meal, Bocce, and Socializing, 5–9 pm (Lower Level)
- Roundtrip shuttle from hotel to hall at 5925 W. 32nd Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
Friday, October 9
- Convention Registration, 8–10 am at the hotel
- 10 am shuttle to Mother Cabrini Shrine
- 11 am Mass in the Chapel
- 1–3 pm Picnic, Music, Camaraderie
- 3 pm shuttle back to hotel
- 5:30 pm transportation to venue
- 6 pm Supper and Entertainment at Sons & Daughters of Italy Denver Lodge Hall
- 10 pm return transportation to hotel
Saturday, October 10
- ITTONA Conference at hotel, 9 am–12 pm
- Light Lunch, 12–2 pm
- Breakout Sessions, 2–5 pm
- 6–11 pm Dinner and Dancing in the Sheraton Ballroom (Wear your Tyrolean Outfits!)
Sunday, October 11 — Excursion Day
Choose one of three excursions (transportation, admissions, and lunch included):
- Option A: Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park
- Option B: Red Rocks, Buffalo Bill’s Grave & Overlook, Lunch in Golden, and Coors Brewery Tour
- Option C: Central City Cemetery, Gold Mine Tour, Gilpin County Museum, Teller House, Opera House, with Lunch and casino time
Convention Pricing
Convention Package (October 8–12)
Includes Thursday night social with supper, Friday Mass, picnic and supper, Saturday conference rooms, hospitality room, Dinner/Dance, Sunday excursion, and transportation to/from convention functions.
- Adults: $475 per person
- Children 3–12: $310 (sharing hotel room with adults)
- Children under 3: Free
Pre-Convention Tour (October 4–8)
Package includes 4-night accommodation with breakfast and taxes, transportation, meals, guided tours, and admissions as listed.
- Sunday, Oct 4: Hotel arrivals
- Monday, Oct 5: Day trip to Colorado Springs — Air Force Academy Chapel, Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, lunch at Biaggi’s, USA Olympic/Paralympic Museum
- Tuesday, Oct 6: Downtown Denver — Mile High Stadium, Coors Field, Union Station, State Capitol, Colorado Historical Museum
- Wednesday, Oct 7: Museum of Nature & Science, Botanic Gardens, Hammond’s Candy Factory, supper at Las Delicias
- Thursday, Oct 8: Free morning, convention begins in the afternoon
Pricing: Adults $810/person • Children 3–12: $355/person (double occupancy)
Post-Convention Tour (October 12–17)
Package includes 5-night accommodation with taxes, transportation, meals, guided tours, and admissions as listed.
- Oct 12: Denver to Pueblo — Columbus Monument dedication, Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge, overnight in Salida
- Oct 13: Salida to Telluride — Museum & cemetery tour, Elks Lodge presentation, Polenta Dinner
- Oct 14: Silverton — Memorial & Historical Society, lunch and presentation, overnight in Montrose
- Oct 15: Colorado National Monument, wine tasting in Palisade, overnight in Glenwood Springs
- Oct 16: Eastbound with photo stops, Independence Pass, late lunch in Leadville, return to airport hotel
- Oct 17: Departures home
Pricing: Adults $1,200/person • Children 3–12: $550/person (double occupancy)
Hotel & Travel
Sheraton Denver West Lakewood
360 Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80228
Room rate: $159/night plus tax (currently 10.5%) for a King or 2 Queen beds, including daily breakfast for two. Rate is valid for pre-convention, convention, and post-convention stays.
Reservations: Visit marriott.com and use code M-V6YQAAC, or call 303-987-2000 directly.
Getting there: RTD Light Rail from Denver Airport ($1.75 seniors / $2.75 adults, change at Union Station), car rental (free parking at hotel), or Uber/taxi.
Registration
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Registrations taken after the deadline are subject to a $100 fee per person.
Payment options:
- Mail check to: ITTONA 2026 Convention, Joseph Chemotti, Treasurer, 211-213 Lamont Ave., Solvay, NY 13209
- PayPal: jchemotti0307@gmail.com
- Venmo: @Ittona
Send registration forms to: Anna Vann, 6895 Morrison Drive, Denver, CO 80221, or scan/email to tmvenv@msn.com.
Questions? Contact Anna Vann at tmvenv@msn.com or call 303-618-8023.
Past Conventions
24th ITTONA Convention — Pinzolo, Italy (September 2024)
The 24th convention was held in Pinzolo, Trentino, featuring seminars on Trentino culture, genealogy and history, participation in the Malga Festival, a picnic at the Nardis waterfalls, and a gala evening with a traditional coro.