 And he traveled through the country, and he came up in another part of Arkansas, and he bought 200 acres, and they followed him up here. Matagani's parents were among those first settlers. Their descendants haven't let die the traditional Italian culture that still dominates the town. One of those traditions involves an appreciation of having a good time, and for many, that's what the festival is all about. In Tiny Town, Mike Thomas for News Scene 7.