The Dean Martin Festival is an annual event celebrating the life and career of Deana's father in his hometown of Steubenville, Ohio.  The festival offers fans a wide array of activities including entertainment, special film screenings, memorabilia shows and above all the chance to gather together and celebrate Dean Martin's enduring legacy.  "The Dean Martin Committee," a group with the task of organizing and holding the event, was formed by Mayor Domenick Mucci in 1996.  Deana and her husband John Griffeth are active participants on the committee and in the event which is not only a boon to the local economy but also helps fund the Dean Martin Scholarships; awarded to worthy students in the area.  Recently the highway running through Steubenville was renamed "Dean Martin Boulevard" and in 2002, with great support from the Dean Martin fan community, Deana & John successfully lobbied the Ohio State legislature and had her father's birthday declared an official state holiday.  Dean Martin Day is celebrated yearly on June 7th.  To date, Dean Martin is the only entertainer to be given such an honor; recognizing not only his enormous contributions to show business, but also the humanitarian efforts which were so much a part of his life and which his children are so proud to continue today.

For more information regarding The Dean Martin Festival visit the Steubenville website:  http://deanmartinsteubenville.com/schedule.htm