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Italian Festa

Italian Festa

Two days of food, music and showcases on Lygon Street.

Italian Festa · Melbourne

Italian Festa

Two days of food, music and showcases on Lygon Street.

Italian Festa

Italian Festa · Melbourne

Italian Festa

Two days of food, music and showcases on Lygon Street.

Italian Festa
Opera under the stars

Saturday · 8pm

Opera under the stars

Featuring Sydney soprano Maria Conti with the festa orchestra.

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Large crowd gathering at Melbourne Italian Festa with white tents, historic building backdrop

Saturday · 12pm

Pasta Showdown

Four Carlton nonnas battle for the festa title.
Opera under the stars

Saturday · 8pm

Opera under the stars

Featuring Sydney soprano Maria Conti.

All weekend

Foodie pass

Six tastings, priority demo seats, festa tote and coffee voucher across both days.
Turquoise and black racing bicycles lined up outdoors at festival

Sunday only

Family day

Kids' zone, gelato cart, face painting and the puppet stage in Argyle Square.
Family day

01

All weekend

Chef lifting fresh pasta on fork, wearing red shirt and blue Mozza apron

Foodie pass

Six tastings, priority demo seats, festa tote and coffee voucher across both days.

02

Sunday only

Family day

Family day

Kids' zone, gelato cart, face painting and the puppet stage in Argyle Square.
Wine presenter pouring sample for attendees at tasting event table

Saturday · 12pm

Pasta Showdown

Four Carlton nonnas battle for the festa title.
Opera under the stars

Saturday · 8pm

Opera under the stars

Featuring Sydney soprano Maria Conti.
Roman legionnaires and festivalgoers pose together with decorative red shields at Melbourne Italian Festa

Sunday · 11am

Vespa parade

Forty restored Vespas roll down Lygon Street.
Brass band musicians in white and gold uniforms performing in ornate hall

All weekend

Foodie pass

RSVP

Six tastings, priority demo seats.

Family day

Sunday only

Family day

Join in

Kids' zone, gelato cart, face painting.

Hand pouring red wine from Ornellaia bottle into tasting glass at wine seminar

Saturday night

Headliner show

Learn more

Opera under the stars with full orchestra.

01

Saturday · 12pm

Pasta Showdown

Pasta Showdown

Four Carlton nonnas battle for the festa title.

02

Saturday · 8pm

Crowded festival floor in ornate heritage hall with central stage and blue branding

Opera under the stars

Featuring Sydney soprano Maria Conti.

03

Sunday · 11am

Vespa parade

Vespa parade

Forty restored Vespas roll down Lygon Street.
Vendor at Italian delicatessen stall displaying hanging cured meats and samples to festival crowd

Saturday · 12pm

Pasta Showdown

Four Carlton nonnas battle for the festa title.
Opera under the stars

Saturday · 8pm

Opera under the stars

Featuring Sydney soprano Maria Conti.
Italian cured meats and breadsticks arranged on small wooden serving boards

Sunday · 11am

Vespa parade

Forty restored Vespas roll down Lygon Street.
Wine being poured into glass during interactive tasting workshop with participants

Saturday · 12pm

Pasta Showdown

Four Carlton nonnas battle.
Learn more
Pasta Showdown
Large crowd gathering at Melbourne Italian Festa with white tents, historic building backdrop

Sunday · 11am

Vespa parade

Forty restored Vespas down Lygon.
RSVP
Vespa parade
Family day

Sunday all day

Family day

Kids' zone, gelato cart, puppets.
Join in
Family day

Innovation news

Latest from the Festa programme

Six new headliners, demos and parade announcements rolling in across the lead-up.

Chef lifting fresh pasta on fork, wearing red shirt and blue Mozza apron

Programme

Pasta Showdown returns

Four Carlton nonnas, one trophy.

Maria Conti to open Saturday night

Music

Maria Conti to open Saturday night

Featuring Sydney soprano Maria Conti.

Wine presenter pouring sample for attendees at tasting event table

Parade

Forty Vespas confirmed for Sunday

Vintage convoy along Lygon Street.

Argyle Square kids' programme drops

Family

Argyle Square kids' programme drops

Puppet shows, gelato carts, crafts.

Roman legionnaires and festivalgoers pose together with decorative red shields at Melbourne Italian Festa

Saturday · 12pm

Pasta Showdown

Four Carlton nonnas battle.
Learn more
Pasta Showdown
Brass band musicians in white and gold uniforms performing in ornate hall

Sunday · 11am

Vespa parade

Forty restored Vespas down Lygon.
RSVP
Vespa parade
Family day

Sunday all day

Family day

Kids' zone, gelato cart, puppets.
Join in
Family day

/ Programme

Programme highlights

Four moments to anchor your weekend.

/ Programme

Programme highlights

Four moments to anchor your weekend.

Vendor at Italian delicatessen stall displaying hanging cured meats and samples to festival crowd

Saturday · 12pm

Pasta Showdown

Four Carlton nonnas battle.
Learn more
Pasta Showdown
Italian cured meats and breadsticks arranged on small wooden serving boards

Sunday · 11am

Vespa parade

Forty restored Vespas down Lygon.
RSVP
Vespa parade
Family day

Sunday all day

Family day

Kids' zone, gelato cart, puppets.
Join in
Family day

/ Programme

Programme highlights

Four moments to anchor your weekend.

Wine being poured into glasses during a tasting event with attendees

Saturday · 12pm

Pasta Showdown

Four Carlton nonnas battle.
RSVP
Pasta Showdown
Wine being poured into glass during interactive tasting workshop with participants

Sunday · 11am

Vespa parade

Forty restored Vespas down Lygon.
Learn more
Vespa parade
Family day

Sunday all day

Family day

Kids' zone, gelato cart, puppets.
Explore
Family day

Tracks

Programme tracks

Stacked tone rows — one row per track. Only the first row's top corners and the last row's bottom corners are rounded.

Cooking

Pasta Showdown

Four Carlton nonnas battle for the festa pasta champion title.

Presented by Forno di Carlton

Cooking

Sourdough class

Lygon Street's best bakers walk you through the starter.

Sponsored by Lavazza

Cooking

Wood-fired pizza throwdown

Six Carlton pizzaioli, three judges, one trophy.

Presented by Brunetti

Music

Opera under the stars

Headline soprano performance with full orchestra at dusk.

Sponsored by Lavazza

Music

After-dark DJs

Two stages of festa-tuned house and disco till late.

Music

Community choir set

Carlton's Italian-Australian choir opens Sunday afternoon.

Family

Kids' programme

Argyle Square hosts puppet shows, gelato carts and crafts all day Sunday.

Family

Vespa parade

Forty restored Vespas roll down Lygon Street Sunday morning.

Wine

Vino & cicchetti

Pop-up enoteca pairing tastings with small bites all weekend.

Presented by Cantina Carlton

Programme

Saturday programme

Three tracks running across the Lygon Street main piazza.

12pm

Pasta Showdown

Four Carlton nonnas battle for the festa pasta champion title.

Presented by Forno di Carlton

3pm

Cooking demo

Sourdough basics with Lygon Street's best bakers.

Sponsored by Lavazza

8pm

Opera under the stars

Headline soprano with full orchestra.

Sponsored by Brunetti

Innovation news

Latest from the Festa programme

Six new headliners, demos and parade announcements rolling in across the lead-up.

Large crowd gathering at Melbourne Italian Festa with white tents, historic building backdrop

Programme

Pasta Showdown returns

Four Carlton nonnas, one trophy.

Maria Conti to open Saturday night

Music

Maria Conti to open Saturday night

Featuring Sydney soprano Maria Conti.

Turquoise and black racing bicycles lined up outdoors at festival

Parade

Forty Vespas confirmed for Sunday

Vintage convoy along Lygon Street.

Argyle Square kids' programme drops

Family

Argyle Square kids' programme drops

Puppet shows, gelato carts, crafts.

Innovation news

Latest from the Festa programme

Six new headliners, demos and parade announcements rolling in across the lead-up.

Group of smiling guests enjoying food and drinks at a shaded outdoor festival table

Programme

Pasta Showdown returns

Four Carlton nonnas, one trophy.

Maria Conti to open Saturday night

Music

Maria Conti to open Saturday night

Featuring Sydney soprano Maria Conti.

Chef lifting fresh pasta on fork, wearing red shirt and blue Mozza apron

Parade

Forty Vespas confirmed for Sunday

Vintage convoy along Lygon Street.

Argyle Square kids' programme drops

Family

Argyle Square kids' programme drops

Puppet shows, gelato carts, crafts.

Innovation news

Borderless carousel on cream.

Wine presenter pouring sample for attendees at tasting event table

Pasta Showdown returns

Carlton nonnas battle for the title.

Maria Conti to open Saturday night

Maria Conti to open Saturday night

Sydney soprano with full orchestra.

Roman legionnaires and festivalgoers pose together with decorative red shields at Melbourne Italian Festa

Forty Vespas confirmed for Sunday

Vintage convoy along Lygon Street.

Argyle Square kids' programme drops

Argyle Square kids' programme drops

Puppet shows, gelato carts, crafts.

Innovation news

Tinted carousel variant.

Brass band musicians in white and gold uniforms performing in ornate hall

Pasta Showdown returns

Carlton nonnas battle.
Maria Conti to open Saturday night

Maria Conti to open Saturday night

Sydney soprano with orchestra.
Hand pouring red wine from Ornellaia bottle into tasting glass at wine seminar

Forty Vespas confirmed for Sunday

Vintage convoy along Lygon Street.
Argyle Square kids' programme drops

Argyle Square kids' programme drops

Puppet shows, gelato carts, crafts.

Five reasons to put it in your diary

Why come to festa

Free entry

Both days, no ticket required.

80+ vendors

Pasta, pizza, gelato, espresso.

Family friendly

Kids' zone, gelato cart, face painting.

Live music

Two stages from noon till late.

26 years of Carlton's biggest Italian street party

Festa by the numbers

60k

Visitors

80+

Food vendors

120

Live performances

2

Opera nights

Getting there

Trams 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 stop on Lygon Street.

Accessibility

Step-free routes, accessible toilets and quiet hours from 11am Sunday.

Family

Pram-friendly, kids' programme runs continuously in Argyle Square.

Getting there

Trams 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 stop on Lygon Street. The closest stops are Carlton Library and Lygon/Faraday.

Accessibility

Step-free routes throughout the festa precinct, accessible toilets at Argyle Square and quiet hours from 11am Sunday.

Getting there

Trams 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 stop on Lygon Street.

Accessibility

Step-free routes, accessible toilets and quiet hours from 11am Sunday.

Family

Pram-friendly, kids' programme runs continuously in Argyle Square.

Volunteers

Join the crew — half-day shifts available across both festa days.

Voices

What festa-goers say

Quotes from the 2025 crowd.

  • Roland Whitmore

    Lead Vocalist

    Artist’s Bio

  • Thera Blackwood

  • Senna Nightingale

Voices

What festa-goers say

Quotes from the 2025 crowd.

Roland Whitmore

Lead Vocalist

Thera Blackwood

Senna Nightingale

Get in touch

Questions about stalls, sponsorship or accessibility? Drop us a line.

/ 22 — FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about festa weekend.

/ 14 — Sponsors & partners

Festa sponsors

Partners powering Carlton's biggest Italian street party.

Tier · 01

Organiser

CO.AS.IT.

Tier · 02

Presenting Partner

Chemist Warehouse

Tier · 03

Main Partners

Victoria State Government
City of Melbourne
Museums Victoria

Tier · 04

Philanthropic Partner

Italian Australian Foundation

Tier · 05

Gold Sponsors

Mayers

Tier · 06

Silver Sponsors

Floridia
La Manna

Tier · 07

Raffle Main Sponsors

Turkish Airlines

Tier · 08

Raffle Sponsors

Bessemer

Tier · 09

Bronze & In-Kind Sponsors

Birra Moretti
Forza Italia
Sanpellegrino
Barilla
Baci Perugina
Mulino Bianco
Smeg

Tier · 10

Limited Edition Bag Sponsors

La Fabbrica Della Pasta

Tier · 11

Institutional Partners

Consolato Generale d'Italia - Melbourne
Italian Institute Of Culture
Comites
Italian Chamber Of Commerce

Tier · 12

Media Partners

Il Globo TV
Il Globo
Radio Italia
Italian Film Festival

Tier · 13

Local Partners

Carlton Inc.

Tier · 14

Operational Partners

Ahead Creative
Rinaldo Entertainment
Viva Event Hire

/ 169 — Vendors

Festa vendor directory

Browse all vendors by name. Compact list (no images).

3 salamis

D · Stall 79

400 Gradi

B · Stall 18

48h

B · Stall 010

Abruzzo Lab

C · Stall 40

Acide

M · Stall 212

Amatos

N · Stall 241

Amor Tiramisu Bar

E · Stall 103

Animal Farm

A · Stall 002

Arancini Art

B · Stall 014

Ascolta Women Inc.

R · Stall 336

Aston Lucas Gourmet

M · Stall 217

BABO and Babino Wine

S · Stall 363

BAR ITALIA

O · Stall 301

Bar Centrale by Tommy's

B · Stall 32

Bar Italia

O · Stall 300

Bar by Zanga

L · Stall 198

Bedda Vita

M · Stall 220

Bella Luck Charms

N · Stall 247

Bessemer

G · Stall 161

Bialetti

F · Stall 157

Biancorosso

S · Stall 356

Birra Moretti Beer Garden

E · Stall 113

Boca Gelato

F · Stall 152

Bocce

E · Stall 114

Bocce Australia

E · Stall 109

Brunswick Juventus FC

E · Stall 136

By Clementina and Susan Kerian

N · Stall 248

COASIT

R · Stall 331

CQ Pasta

R · Stall 335

Cannoleria Australia

L · Stall 196

Cannoli Bar

D · Stall 66

Carpegna by Aldente

B · Stall 024

Casa Mariotti

D · Stall 63

Casa Olio

M · Stall 213

Chemist Warehouse

F · Stall 151

Chemist Warehouse

F · Stall 150

Classe 90

E · Stall 102

Comites

R · Stall 341

Continental Taralli Biscuits

M · Stall 228

Crystalistic

N · Stall 259

Cugini Pepe e patata panini

D · Stall 62

DC Cartel

Q · Stall 319

DJ BOOTH

E · Stall 112

DJ Booth

D · Stall 87

DOC

D · Stall 67

Dancing Grass

G · Stall 163

Del Bocia

M · Stall 227

Destination Italy

H · Stall 172

Destino The Label

M · Stall 229

Disco Bar by Zanga

D · Stall 88

Dolci Cartocci

E · Stall 107

Dolci Momenti

B · Stall 017

Dolci Momenti

D · Stall 73

Drinks by Loro

L · Stall 191

Dulce Gelateria

D · Stall 86

Epico Pinsa

G · Stall 162

Fabbris

H · Stall 180

Fashion Football

E · Stall 139

Fiorelli Catering - Polpette Al Sugo

B · Stall 015

Fiorelli Catering - Polpette Al Sugo

B · Stall 30

Floridia

H · Stall 178

Forza Italia

N · Stall 243

Freddy's Pizza

C · Stall 45

Funghi e Tartufo

L · Stall 197

GLO Gelato & GLO Pasticceria

M · Stall 218

Gairdino Di Scarpa

N · Stall 252

Gavos Freight Solutions

R · Stall 339

Giardino Di Luce

N · Stall 253

Gigi's Gelato

L · Stall 193

Godot Wines

S · Stall 361

Good Juju Homeware

M · Stall 215

Goose on the Loose

Q · Stall 317

Grill n Chill

E · Stall 128

Heathcote Gin

N · Stall 257

Hobart Whisky & Tasmanian Olive Groves

N · Stall 254

House of Velardi

G · Stall 168

Ice Screams

E · Stall 100

Il Panzerotto Taste of Puglia

E · Stall 120

Illy Caffe'

E · Stall 130

Illy Caffe'

D · Stall 83

Indigo Heart

F · Stall 154

Inkredible calamari

E · Stall 106

Island Pasta

M · Stall 224

Istituto di Cultura

R · Stall 340

Ital Biscuit

N · Stall 239

Italia Moto

M · Stall 216

Juicello

B · Stall 013

Kappa

E · Stall 132

Kids Amusement

A · Stall 001

LKjerseys

E · Stall 134

LVL

E · Stall 59

La Bottega di Chloe

N · Stall 256

La Fabbrica della Pasta

H · Stall 181

La mia famiglia

R · Stall 338

LaManna

G · Stall 169

LaManna

G · Stall 164

Lawn Games

E · Stall 110

Luca Ciano

M · Stall 223

Luca Ciano

B · Stall 28

Mariani Migration Consultants

R · Stall 334

Mercato di Mayers

M · Stall 221

Milan Club

E · Stall 135

Mr Baller

E · Stall 122

Muto Wine

S · Stall 359

Noble Bootleggers Distilling Co

M · Stall 225

Nomadi Coffee Roaster

D · Stall 65

Nuvoletta Gelateria

L · Stall 195

Olio Clemente Australia

H · Stall 173

Osare Tasmania

N · Stall 240

Pasta Central

D · Stall 93

Pasta Central

E · Stall 124

Pasta Paradiso

C · Stall 43

Pauly's Cannoli

L · Stall 192

Permanent Jewellery

N · Stall 258

Petronio Wines

S · Stall 364

Pidapipo

M · Stall 232

Pinto Tiramisu

F · Stall 155

Porco Ciccio

D · Stall 91

Psychic Angels Australia

N · Stall 260

Pulcinella

D · Stall 64

Radio Italiana 531

C · Stall 52

Rana

H · Stall 177

Roccella Gluten Free

D · Stall 69

Rustica Antipasto

M · Stall 222

SBS 50

C · Stall 51

Salsicce 3rd Generation

N · Stall 237

Salsicce 3rd Generation

D · Stall 74

Salumi Australia

N · Stall 262

Saluministi

F · Stall 156

San Pellegrino

D · Stall 84

Sapori D'Amalfi

H · Stall 171

Segmento Magazine

R · Stall 337

Si Italy Travel

M · Stall 214

Sicilian Sfinci

B · Stall 025

Siora Tiramisu

D · Stall 71

Solbevi

M · Stall 210

Spiritato Distillers

H · Stall 176

Stefsworkshop

N · Stall 236

StrEAT Sicily

D · Stall 92

Sugared Almond Boutique

N · Stall 251

Sulmona Confetti e Fiori

H · Stall 174

Super Norma

D · Stall 72

Tarago Cheese

N · Stall 238

Tesori bellini

F · Stall 158

That Arancini Guy

D · Stall 60

That's Amore Cheese

M · Stall 231

The 3 Bees Raw Honey

G · Stall 166

The Arancini Mann

D · Stall 80

The Doormat Society

N · Stall 249

The Italian Flame

N · Stall 250

The Prosecco Van

F · Stall 159

The Prosecco Van

D · Stall 78

The Travelling Tiramisu

L · Stall 190

Thematikos

M · Stall 209

Tommy's Booze

N · Stall 235

Twisted Sista Gelato

E · Stall 115

Twistto

E · Stall 126

Unico Zelo

S · Stall 358

Via Pola Wines

S · Stall 357

Vinea Marson

S · Stall 375

Vino Intrepido

S · Stall 362

Vino Mito

S · Stall 360

Vip Bar

T · Stall 333

Zebon Tiramisu

L · Stall 199

Zero95

D · Stall 76

Zio Pop

E · Stall 116

Zonzo Estate

L · Stall 194

Zucchero e Cannella

N · Stall 255

irmi

Q · Stall 320

/ 169 — Vendors

Festa vendor directory

Browse all vendors as image cards.

Sandwich stacked halves wrapped in branded paper on marble counter

Panini - Foccaccia

3 salamis

This stall specialises in schiacciata-based panini, piling fresh Italian fillings into signature flatbread alongside a new range of toasted sandwiches at the festa.

D · Stall 79
Close-up of margherita pizza with charred crust and fresh basil

Pizza

400 Gradi

This established Melbourne pizzeria brand brings its signature pizzas to the festa for visitors to enjoy.

B · Stall 18
Aperol spritz beside charcuterie board with prosciutto and burrata

Street Food

48h

Serving up classic Italian comfort food at the festa, with hearty gnocchi and freshly baked pizza for festival-goers to enjoy.

B · Stall 010
Grilled arrosticini lamb skewers in terracotta jug labeled Abruzzo Lab

Meat BBQ

Abruzzo Lab

Specialising in arrosticini, the signature grilled meat skewers of the Abruzzo region, sizzling up smoky, char-grilled BBQ flavours for festa-goers to savour.

C · Stall 40
Jar of Acide pickled bread and butter zucchini with yellow lid

Preserved Food

Acide

Focuses on the art of preserving, bringing house-brined pickles, fermented vegetables and small-batch preserves to the festa for a tangy, punchy addition.

M · Stall 212
Amatos — image coming soon

Spirits

Amatos

An Italian-focused wine and spirits retailer, offering a well-curated range of quality wines, spirits and traditional grappa for festival visitors to enjoy.

N · Stall 241
Amor Tiramisu Bar — image coming soon

Sweets - Bakery

Amor Tiramisu Bar

A dessert stall dedicated entirely to Italy's beloved coffee-soaked treat, serving up generous, creamy servings of classic tiramisu for festa visitors to enjoy.

E · Stall 103
Animal Farm — image coming soon

Activation

Animal Farm

Invites young visitors to get up close with friendly farm animals, offering a gentle, hands-on petting zoo experience amid the festa's amusements.

A · Stall 002
Golden fried arancini cone with spinach tomato salad and dip

Savoury Mix

Arancini Art

Specialises in golden, crispy arancini, showcasing this beloved Sicilian rice ball as a crowd-favourite savoury bite for festa visitors to sample.

B · Stall 014
Group of women posed together at a book launch event

Community Service

Ascolta Women Inc.

R · Stall 336
Italian dishes spread with pasta, lasagne, olives, wine, bread

Packaged Food

Aston Lucas Gourmet

ready made italian pasta meals and desserts

M · Stall 217
BABO and Babino Wine — image coming soon

Wine Spirits

BABO and Babino Wine

A stall presenting a pair of Italian wine labels, bringing genuine vino to the festa for visitors to taste and enjoy together.

S · Stall 363
BAR ITALIA — image coming soon

Alcoholic Bar

BAR ITALIA

O · Stall 301
Hands pouring Tommy's limoncello bottle into glass with ice

Drinks Bar

Bar Centrale by Tommy's

Serving festive cocktails at the festa, featuring refreshing spritz classics and a zesty limoncello spritz perfect for warm festival days.

B · Stall 32
Bar Italia — image coming soon

Drinks Bar

Bar Italia

Brings a stylish bar activation to the festa, pouring premium ready-to-serve bottled cocktails for a smooth, refreshing sip between stalls.

O · Stall 300
Cortese Chinotto bottle beside cocktail glass with orange twist

Drinks Bar

Bar by Zanga

This bar pours classic Italian sodas, spritzes, aperitivi and cocktails, bringing the taste of an Italian bar to the heart of the festa.

L · Stall 198
Bedda Vita tote bag with lemon logo among Sicilian scenery collage

Clothing

Bedda Vita

A Melbourne label with a Sicilian spirit, offering stylish t-shirts, tote bags and playful accessories celebrating Italian heritage with everyday flair.

M · Stall 220
Gold necklace with Italian horn charm and Virgin Mary pendant

Jewellery

Bella Luck Charms

Specialising in Italian cornicello lucky horn jewellery, crafting necklaces, bracelets and pendants, plus a delightful range of homewares for good fortune.

N · Stall 247
Shakshuka style eggs in dark pan on table setting

Retail

Bessemer

Showcases a range of cookware at the festa, featuring durable pots and pans designed to bring reliable performance to kitchens of every kind.

G · Stall 161
Hand pouring espresso from classic Bialetti moka pot into cup

Homeware

Bialetti

Known as the iconic Italian name behind the classic Moka pot, this stall showcases stovetop espresso makers alongside a range of stylish Italian cookware.

F · Stall 157
Hand harvesting dark grape clusters from vineyard vines

Wine Spirits

Biancorosso

Showcases authentic Italian wine at the festa, offering a selection of bottled wines for visitors to taste, enjoy, and take home to share.

S · Stall 356
Vendor — image coming soon

Wine Spirits

Birra Moretti Beer Garden

E · Stall 113
Boca Gelato — image coming soon

Gelato

Boca Gelato

Helmed by chef Adam D'Sylva, this stall scoops handmade gelato and sorbet in inventive flavours like passionfruit, basque cheesecake and bubblegum.

F · Stall 152
Bocce — image coming soon

Activation

Bocce

E · Stall 114
Player mid-throw during bocce championship match on indoor court

Sport

Bocce Australia

The national governing body for the sport brings the classic Italian lawn game to the festa with equipment and gear for enthusiasts.

E · Stall 109
Players in black and white striped kits celebrating a goal together

Sport

Brunswick Juventus FC

A long-standing grassroots football club supporting Juventus, bringing club merchandise and jerseys to the festa for supporters to proudly wear and collect.

E · Stall 136
Illustrated 2026 calendar by Susan Kerian with art supplies

Homeware

By Clementina and Susan Kerian

This charming stall brings handcrafted candles and beautifully designed homewares to the festa, adding a warm, artistic touch to any home.

N · Stall 248
Elderly woman laughing with caregiver in orange-trimmed uniform outdoors

Community Services

COASIT

This stall highlights the organisation's community role, spanning aged care, Italian language education, Museo Italiano, the Italian Historical Society, and a cultural events program.

R · Stall 331
CQ Pasta cookbook surrounded by fresh vegetables and herbs

Education

CQ Pasta

Shares Nonna's Calabrese Classics cookbook, along with quality Italian kitchenware and dinnerware, bringing authentic recipes and cooking essentials to the festa.

R · Stall 335
Hands passing blue Cannoleria box with cannoli tray behind

Sweets - Bakery

Cannoleria Australia

A cannoli specialist known for filling pastry shells fresh to order, including striking cannoli towers, bringing this Sicilian classic to festa-goers.

L · Stall 196
Cannoli Bar shopfront with green striped umbrella and sign

Sweets - Bakery

Cannoli Bar

An Avondale Heights favourite dedicated entirely to cannoli, bringing freshly filled shells in classic and creative flavours to the festa.

D · Stall 66
Elegant plated dish with salmon, herb crisp, and dark bowl

Meat - Salami

Carpegna by Aldente

Showcasing authentic Prosciutto di Carpegna, served in crisp grissini cones alongside pasta dishes inspired by this classic Italian cured meat tradition.

B · Stall 024
Casa Mariotti red pennant logo with cream lettering

Pasta - Gnocchi

Casa Mariotti

Brings Roman street food from Rome, serving home-style pasta dishes paired with a selection of Italian wines at the festa.

D · Stall 63
Four Casa Olio extra virgin olive oil bottles with labeled varieties outdoors

Packaged Food

Casa Olio

Presents premium, award-winning Australian extra virgin olive oil to the festa, a single-minded focus on quality oil pressed with real care.

M · Stall 213
Chemist Warehouse red and yellow logo on blue background

Beauty Hall

Chemist Warehouse

This popular retailer returns with a beauty hall stocked with fragrances, make-up, skincare and hair care products for festa shoppers to discover.

F · Stall 151
Chemist Warehouse red and yellow logo on blue background

Beauty Hall

Chemist Warehouse

Brings its beauty hall to the festa, offering fragrances, make-up, skincare and hair care essentials for visitors to browse and enjoy.

F · Stall 150
Overhead view of assorted pizzas, spaghetti carbonara and gnocchi on wooden table

Pizza

Classe 90

Fires up classic Italian pizza fresh at the festa, pairing every slice with a cold soft drink to wash it down.

E · Stall 102
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Community Service

Comites

The elected committee representing Italian citizens living abroad, offering information, support services, and community initiatives that promote cultural integration and connection.

R · Stall 341
Platter of taralli biscuits with cheese, tomatoes and mozzarella skewers

Packaged Food

Continental Taralli Biscuits

Specialising in classic Italian baked treats, bringing crunchy taralli, traditional almond bread and a variety of biscuits for a nostalgic nibble.

M · Stall 228
Woman wearing pink crystal necklace and matching earrings, black top

Jewellery

Crystalistic

Hand-crafts sparkling Swarovski crystal jewellery, showcasing a dazzling range of earrings, necklaces and rings to add a touch of sparkle to any outfit.

N · Stall 259
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Panini - Foccaccia

Cugini Pepe e patata panini

Serves warm Italian panini at the festa, featuring a signature pepe e panelle, a Southern Italian classic of pepper and potato.

D · Stall 62
Jar of DC Cartel crispy chilli oil labeled The Original 1983

Preserved Food

DC Cartel

Brings an award-winning crispy chilli oil to the festa, a bold, moreish condiment perfect for spooning over just about anything you're eating.

Q · Stall 319
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Activation

DJ BOOTH

E · Stall 112
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Activation

DJ Booth

D · Stall 87
D.O.C Gastronomia Italiana logo emblem black and white

Pizza

DOC

Serves up celebrated wood-fired pizzas, from Margherita to San Daniele, alongside a great team.

D · Stall 67
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Homeware

Dancing Grass

A Melbourne homeware label brings hand-illustrated tablecloths, tea towels and other charming homewares to add a playful touch to any table.

G · Stall 163
Colorful foil-wrapped Del Bocia butter bars arranged diagonally

Cheese - Butter

Del Bocia

Crafting premium butter using traditional Italian recipes, offering indulgent flavoured varieties including truffle, alongside other creative blends, for a luxurious spread.

M · Stall 227
Italian Gelato tubs and cones displayed with fruit garnish

Pizza

Destination Italy

Brings authentic Italian flavours to the festa with frozen pizza, gelato and pasta, popular staples found on supermarket shelves across Australia.

H · Stall 172
Person wearing layered gold and silver bracelets and necklaces in sunlight

Jewellery

Destino The Label

This stall showcases handcrafted jewellery paired with beautifully scented candles, offering a charming selection of accessories and home touches to treasure.

M · Stall 229
Cortese Chinotto bottle beside cocktail glass with orange twist

Drinks Bar

Disco Bar by Zanga

Run by Italian aperitivo importers, this stall serves spritz cocktails, limoncello spritz and iconic Italian sodas for a taste of aperitivo culture.

D · Stall 88
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Sweets - Bakery

Dolci Cartocci

Specialises in cartocci, the warm fried dough cone pastries loved across Italy, bringing this indulgent sweet treat to festa visitors.

E · Stall 107
Assorted cannoli with colorful fillings on wooden board with strawberries

Sweets - Bakery

Dolci Momenti

This Epping dolci shop brings its bestselling cannoli alongside fresh handmade arancini, sweet cassata and a tempting selection of homemade cookies to the festa.

B · Stall 017
Assorted cannoli with colorful fillings on wooden board with strawberries

Sweets - Bakery

Dolci Momenti

This Epping dolci shop brings its bestselling cannoli alongside fresh handmade arancini, sweet cassata and a tempting selection of homemade cookies to the festa.

D · Stall 73
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Drinks Bar

Drinks by Loro

Serves up ready-to-pour bottled cocktails, from bold negronis to a smooth olive martini, bringing bar-quality Italian-inspired drinks to the festa crowd.

L · Stall 191
Five Dulce Gelateria pints stacked against a rose flower backdrop

Gelato

Dulce Gelateria

A Greensborough favourite, bringing creamy gelato to the festa with over sixty rotating flavours, including vegan and gluten-free options for everyone.

D · Stall 86
Hands holding wooden board with sliced pinsa topped with ham and tomato

Packaged Food

Epico Pinsa

Specialises in slow-fermented, par-baked Roman-style pinsa bases, offering festa visitors an authentic flatbread foundation for creating delicious pizza at home.

G · Stall 162
Rolled pancetta salami sliced showing marbled meat cross-section

Meat - Salami

Fabbris

Brings expertise in traditional Italian curing to the festa, offering a hearty spread of salami, prosciutto, mortadella, ham and sausages.

H · Stall 180
Blue Italia football jersey with gold trim on wooden hanger

Sport

Fashion Football

Showcases premium retro and lifestyle football jerseys with vintage-inspired designs, plus football-inspired streetwear and apparel for style-conscious festa visitors to browse.

E · Stall 139
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Savoury Mix

Fiorelli Catering - Polpette Al Sugo

This family business brings comforting Italian home cooking to the festa, serving classic polpette al sugo alongside hearty meatballs and freshly prepared pasta dishes.

B · Stall 015
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Savoury Mix

Fiorelli Catering - Polpette Al Sugo

Brings traditional polenta, hearty meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce

B · Stall 30
Cheese board with charcuterie, grapes, olives, chocolate and fruit

Cheese - Butter

Floridia

This stall showcases handcrafted Italian cheeses at the festa, featuring creamy ricotta, fresh mozzarella and rich pecorino alongside a wider cheese range.

H · Stall 178
Two-level sports merchandise store interior with jerseys and displays

Sport

Forza Italia

Celebrating Italian sporting pride, stocking Ferrari merchandise, team jerseys and sportswear for fans wanting to show their true colours at the festa.

N · Stall 243
Freddy's Pizza red handwritten-style logo on white background

Pizza

Freddy's Pizza

This pizzeria brings its signature pizzas, dishing up classic Italian flavours in every slice for pizza lovers to enjoy.

C · Stall 45
Wine cellar shelves stocked with numerous wine bottles

Drinks Bar

Funghi e Tartufo

A plant-based Italian eatery known for dishes like lasagne and arancini, serves refreshing mocktails and wine at its festa stall.

L · Stall 197
Hands holding a pink glazed donut cake with sprinkles

Gelato

GLO Gelato & GLO Pasticceria

This stall brings together creamy gelato, delicate pastries and beautifully crafted cakes, offering festa-goers a sweet taste of Italian dessert tradition.

M · Stall 218
Giardino Di Scarpa crest logo with tree emblem and wordmark

Spirits

Gairdino Di Scarpa

Handcrafts traditional Italian liqueurs, bringing to the festa a tempting range including classic limoncello and a rich, velvety coffee liqueur.

N · Stall 252
Red forklift lifting shipping container beside truck at container yard

Services

Gavos Freight Solutions

Licensed customs brokers and freight forwarders.

R · Stall 339
Skincare bottles, mirror and wildflowers styled outdoors in sunlight

Beauty Hall

Giardino Di Luce

Inspired by Calabria, this stall creates Australian-made natural skincare and body care products, including a signature multi-use tint, for gentle everyday beauty rituals.

N · Stall 253
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Gelato

Gigi's Gelato

Scoops up handmade Italian gelato in a rainbow of flavours, plus indulgent gelato cakes, for festa-goers craving a cool, creamy treat.

L · Stall 193
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Wine Spirits

Godot Wines

Pours a selection of fine wines and spirits at the festa, offering visitors something to sip and savour throughout the day's celebrations.

S · Stall 361
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Homeware

Good Juju Homeware

Displays Melbourne-made wall art and homewares, including vibrant tea towels and table linens with playful Italian-inspired prints for the home.

M · Stall 215
Vendor smiling beside rows of hanging cured salami at stall

Meat - Salami

Goose on the Loose

Crafts an award-winning range of artisan salami, from duck and juniper berry to pork and black truffle, kangaroo and wild boar flavours.

Q · Stall 317
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Panini - Foccaccia

Grill n Chill

Cotoletta, Panini, Pork roll, pepperonata

E · Stall 128
Row of colourful Heathcote Gin bottles on ice with shadows

Spirits

Heathcote Gin

Showcases a craft gin range at the festa, featuring flavours such as shiraz gin, mulberry gin liqueur, chocolate gin and navy cut gin.

N · Stall 257
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Spirits

Hobart Whisky & Tasmanian Olive Groves

Brings a Tasmanian craft whisky range to the festa alongside extra virgin olive oil, also Tasmanian-made, for a true local pairing.

N · Stall 254
Black and white Lisa Velardi candles with dried flowers

Homeware

House of Velardi

Natural Candles, Wellbeing products for home and body

G · Stall 168
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Gelato

Ice Screams

Premium soft serve, gelato, slushies. Tiramisu flavoured gelato and Affogato.

E · Stall 100
Golden fried panzerotti on wooden board with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella

Savoury Mix

Il Panzerotto Taste of Puglia

This stall specialises in panzerotti, the golden fried pockets of dough stuffed with savoury fillings, a much-loved southern Italian specialty.

E · Stall 120
Woman in red holding small illy espresso cup

Coffee Shop

Illy Caffe'

Brings its renowned premium Italian coffee to the festa, serving expertly crafted espresso specialties for an authentic cafe experience on the day.

E · Stall 130
Woman in red holding small illy espresso cup

Coffee Shop

Illy Caffe'

A renowned premium Italian espresso brand, bringing signature smooth blends and rich coffee beans to the festa for true coffee lovers.

D · Stall 83
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Homeware

Indigo Heart

Curates a charming collection of Italian-inspired homewares, from handpicked ceramics and tableware to aprons, bringing a touch of la dolce vita home.

F · Stall 154
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Savoury Mix

Inkredible calamari

Serves up crispy fried calamari, a simple, satisfying savoury snack perfect for enjoying while wandering the festa grounds this year.

E · Stall 106
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Pasta - Gnocchi

Island Pasta

Hailing from the Mornington Peninsula, crafting fresh pasta, gnocchi and flavourful sauces that capture the comforting simplicity of traditional Italian home cooking.

M · Stall 224
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Community Services

Istituto di Cultura

Draws the community closer to Italy through language courses and a rich program of cultural events, celebrating Italian arts and traditions.

R · Stall 340
Golden panettone baked bread with festive bokeh lights background

Panettone

Ital Biscuit

Bringing traditional Italian panettone to the festa, offering the soft, fruit-studded festive bread beloved across Italy in a stall worth visiting.

N · Stall 239
Pizza box branded Italia Moto with pizzas on wooden table

Clothing

Italia Moto

Brings stylish moto-inspired merchandise to the festa, from statement bomber jackets and caps to patches and a striking coffee table book.

M · Stall 216
Juicello orange and blood orange juice bottles with fruit graphics

Soft Drinks

Juicello

Quenching festa thirst with vibrant cold-pressed juices, fresh orange and lemon blends, and playful mocktails crafted to refresh visitors all day long.

B · Stall 013
Person wearing grey Kappa fleece hoodie with logo detailing

Clothing

Kappa

The globally recognised Italian sportswear brand showcases its stylish apparel, footwear and accessories, bringing authentic Italian sports fashion to the festa crowd.

E · Stall 132
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Activation

Kids Amusement

A lineup of fun rides and amusements brings plenty of entertainment for little ones throughout the day's festivities at the festa.

A · Stall 001
White Santos football jersey on hanger against plain wall

Sport

LKjerseys

Brings a wide range of retro and modern football shirts to the festa, featuring jerseys from major leagues including Serie A and beyond.

E · Stall 134
Chemist Warehouse red and yellow logo on blue background

Beauty Hall

LVL

Brings its popular electrolyte hydration drinks to the festa, offering a refreshing way for visitors to stay energised while exploring the festival stalls.

E · Stall 59
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Homeware

La Bottega di Chloe

Brings a stylish range of bags to the festa, a handy accessory to complete any outfit and carry treasures too.

N · Stall 256
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Pasta - Gnocchi

La Fabbrica della Pasta

Brings a hearty selection of fresh pasta and gnocchi to the festa this year, with gluten-free options also available for visitors.

H · Stall 181
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Community Service

La mia famiglia

Run by local council libraries, this desk helps visitors trace their Italian roots through friendly genealogy and family history research workshops.

R · Stall 338
LaManna storefront building with green signage and parked cars

Packaged Food

LaManna

A beloved supermarket brings a taste of its offerings to the festa, with gelato, pizza al taglio, pasta, cannoli, pistachio spread and Italian-inspired homewares.

G · Stall 169
LaManna storefront building with green signage and parked cars

Packaged Food

LaManna

This beloved supermarket returns to the festa with signature gelato, pizza al taglio, pasta, patisserie cannoli, pistachio spread and a range of Italian homewares.

G · Stall 164
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Activation

Lawn Games

E · Stall 110
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Pasta - Gnocchi

Luca Ciano

Led by an Italian chef, this pantry brings fresh and dry pasta, rich pasta sauces and quality olive oil to share with visitors.

M · Stall 223
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Pasta - Gnocchi

Luca Ciano

Bringing a touch of indulgence to the festa with silky truffle tagliolini, a pasta dish infused with rich, earthy truffle flavour.

B · Stall 28
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Community Service

Mariani Migration Consultants

Offers trusted guidance on visas, citizenship applications and migration matters, helping the community navigate every step of their journey with confidence.

R · Stall 334
Mayers Fine Food logo, established 1957, gold wordmark

Packaged Food

Mercato di Mayers

A well-established Italian gourmet food distributor, offering quality cheeses, olive oil, pasta, biscuits and Italian soft drinks for festival visitors.

M · Stall 221
Milan Club Melbourne members posing together with scarves and merchandise

Sport

Milan Club

The local supporters club for AC Milan offers fans official merchandise including hoodies, scarves and t-shirts to show their team pride.

E · Stall 135
Mr Baller Meatball Subs circular logo with cartoon meatball character

Meat BBQ

Mr Baller

Dishes up hearty Italian meatball subs and loaded meatball fries piled high with toppings, plus cold soft drinks to complete the meal.

E · Stall 122
Muto Prosecco bottle with coastal path illustration label

Wine Spirits

Muto Wine

Offers Italian varietal wines produced in Australia, giving visitors the chance to sample and purchase bottles that bring a taste of Italy.

S · Stall 359
Gin bottle with citrus cocktail, orange and lime on marble

Spirits

Noble Bootleggers Distilling Co

A Bendigo-based distillery pouring house-made gin, amaro and whisky, alongside ready-to-drink bottled cocktails like espresso martini and negroni for festival sipping.

M · Stall 225
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Coffee Shop

Nomadi Coffee Roaster

A South Melbourne specialty coffee roaster serving expertly crafted espresso blends and single-origin beans, perfect for coffee lovers after a proper brew.

D · Stall 65
Hand holding chocolate gelato cone against dark red background

Gelato

Nuvoletta Gelateria

Whips up creamy handcrafted gelato and refreshing sorbetto for the festa, along with indulgent gelato and tiramisu cakes for a sweet finish.

L · Stall 195
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Packaged Food

Olio Clemente Australia

Brings premium extra virgin olive oil straight from Puglia, offering festa visitors a taste of authentic, high-quality Italian olive oil traditions.

H · Stall 173
Bottle of Osare limoncello on table with pizza background

Spirits

Osare Tasmania

A local producer of Italian-style liqueurs, pouring house-made limoncello, amaro and nocino alongside other traditional liquori for true Italian flavour.

N · Stall 240
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Pasta - Gnocchi

Pasta Central

Brings a full Italian meal to one stall, serving comforting pasta dishes alongside sweet desserts and refreshing soft drinks for festa-goers.

D · Stall 93
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Pasta - Gnocchi

Pasta Central

Serves a full Italian meal at this stall, offering comforting pasta dishes, sweet desserts and refreshing soft drinks for festa-goers to enjoy.

E · Stall 124
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Savoury Mix

Pasta Paradiso

Serves up fresh handmade pasta and comforting sauces, from classic ragù to creamy carbonara, bringing a true taste of Italy to the festa.

C · Stall 43
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Sweets - Bakery

Pauly's Cannoli

This stall is devoted entirely to this Sicilian favourite, filling fresh shells to order and stacking them into towering displays for the crowd.

L · Stall 192
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Jewellery

Permanent Jewellery

Welds delicate bracelets, anklets and necklaces directly onto festival-goers on the spot, creating a lasting, custom keepsake for each wearer.

N · Stall 258
Petronio Wines logo with red wine swirl and script text

Wine Spirits

Petronio Wines

A boutique Yarra Valley label, crafting wine from Italian varietals such as Barbera, Sangiovese, and Nebbiolo, all sourced from Victorian growers.

S · Stall 364
Three gelato cups with pistachio, coconut, and watermelon flavours on counter

Gelato

Pidapipo

A beloved Carlton gelateria, scooping up creamy, authentic Italian-style gelato in a rainbow of flavours for festival-goers craving a sweet, cooling treat.

M · Stall 232
Tiramisu cup with slice cut showing layered cream and cocoa

Sweets - Bakery

Pinto Tiramisu

This Fitzroy specialist, devoted entirely to one dessert, brings handcrafted tiramisu to the festa for a rich, coffee-soaked taste of indulgence.

F · Stall 155
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Panini - Foccaccia

Porco Ciccio

A Thornbury favourite, serving Roman-style pizza and hearty panini alongside sweet dolci and quality coffee, bringing Italian deli flavours to the festa.

D · Stall 91
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Jewellery

Psychic Angels Australia

Offers intuitive readings at the festa, drawing on tarot, angel guidance and mediumship to give visitors gentle insight and reflection.

N · Stall 260
Sfogliatelle pastries dusted with powdered sugar on decorative plate

Sweets - Bakery

Pulcinella

A Brunswick Neapolitan pasticceria bringing classic pastries to the festa, including flaky sfogliatelle, creamy cannoli and layered millefoglie for a true taste of Naples.

D · Stall 64
Three men in suits with red green swirl logo

Media

Radio Italiana 531

This radio station broadcasts live from the festa, conducting on-site interviews and podcast recordings that bring community sounds and stories to listeners everywhere.

C · Stall 52
Bowls of cooked ravioli, tortellini and gnocchi dishes on blue table

Pasta - Gnocchi

Rana

Known for fresh filled pasta, this stall offers tortellini and ravioli in flavours like ricotta and spinach at the festa.

H · Stall 177
Assorted wood-fired pizzas on wooden table with rosé wine

Pizza

Roccella Gluten Free

Specialises in Coeliac Australia-accredited gluten-free wood-fired pizza, bringing GF pasta and gnocchi so everyone can enjoy Italian favourites at the festa.

D · Stall 69
Jar of Rustica Antipasto marinated green tomatoes with gold lid

Preserved Food

Rustica Antipasto

A stall specialising in preserved Italian favourites, offering a tempting selection of antipasto and flavourful sauces to bring authentic taste home.

M · Stall 222
Three people smiling in a modern kitchen with shelves of jars

Media

SBS 50

This broadcaster brings its Italian program, hosting live interviews and podcast recordings on-site to celebrate community stories and Italian culture.

C · Stall 51
Raw Italian sausages on black plate with herbs and spices

Meat BBQ

Salsicce 3rd Generation

A family sausage-making tradition passed down through three generations, grilling up hearty, authentic Italian-style sausages fresh from the barbecue for all to enjoy.

N · Stall 237
Raw Italian sausages on black plate with herbs and spices

Meat BBQ

Salsicce 3rd Generation

Third-generation artisan Italian sausage makers since 1960, grilling authentic Calabrese and Macedonian-style sausages, paired with refreshing soft drinks.

D · Stall 74
Salumi Australia market stall with hanging salami and staff member

Meat - Salami

Salumi Australia

Brings a fine cured-meat selection to the festa, featuring free-range salami, sausages and nduja alongside a wider charcuterie range for sharing.

N · Stall 262
Panini sandwich with mortadella, olives, cream cheese on focaccia

Panini - Foccaccia

Saluministi

A dedicated paninoteca, this stall piles its panini high with porchetta, salami, mortadella and prosciutto in true Italian deli style.

F · Stall 156
Mayers Fine Food logo, established 1957, gold wordmark

Packaged Food

San Pellegrino

Taste & Sip San Pellegrino under the Sun of Australia

D · Stall 84
Sapori D'Amalfi — image coming soon

Spirits

Sapori D'Amalfi

This Melbourne producer crafts its liqueurs, pouring classic Limoncello, refreshing Limoncello Spritz and creamy Crema Di Limone and Crema Di Melone for guests.

H · Stall 171
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Media

Segmento Magazine

An online publication celebrating Italian culture, covering food, wine, fashion, and current affairs, on show at the festa for curious readers.

R · Stall 337
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Community Service

Si Italy Travel

Offers boutique Italian tours alongside hands-on cooking classes and wine tastings led by chef Patrizia Simone at the festa for visitors.

M · Stall 214
Sicilian Sfinci — image coming soon

Panini - Foccaccia

Sicilian Sfinci

A festa favourite specialising in sfincione, the thick, spongy Sicilian focaccia-style pizza, bringing a taste of traditional Sicilian street food this year.

B · Stall 025
Hand slicing classic tiramisu from Siora branded container at counter

Sweets - Bakery

Siora Tiramisu

Known as Australia's first tiramisu-only store, it brings its beloved layered dessert to the festa in a rotating selection of creative monthly flavours.

D · Stall 71
Hand grabbing Solbevi limoncello spritz can from ice bucket poolside

Spirits

Solbevi

Delivers a sunny taste of Italian limoncello to the festa, alongside a convenient canned limoncello spritz, refreshing with every single sip.

M · Stall 210
Bottle of Spiritato Limoncello with lemon-themed gold label

Spirits

Spiritato Distillers

Pours a vibrant range of craft gins, including a zesty blood orange variety, alongside classic Italian limoncello for festa-goers to savour.

H · Stall 176
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Homeware

Stefsworkshop

Presenting a charming collection of handcrafted homewares, offering unique decorative pieces and thoughtful gift ideas to bring a touch of style home.

N · Stall 236
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Savoury Mix

StrEAT Sicily

This Sicilian street-food specialist brings generous arancini and cannoli made with sheep's-milk ricotta, alongside calzone, pizza, tiramisu and pane e panelle to the festa.

D · Stall 92
Colourful sugared almonds piled on gold plate with cut pieces

Sweets - Bakery

Sugared Almond Boutique

Specialises in flavoured sugared almonds, known in Italian tradition as confetti, crafted into beautiful bomboniere for weddings, baptisms and other celebrations.

N · Stall 251
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Packaged Food

Sulmona Confetti e Fiori

Presents traditional sugared almond confetti and torrone alongside handcrafted floral and bomboniere arrangements, perfect keepsakes celebrating Italian craft and custom.

H · Stall 174
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Pasta - Gnocchi

Super Norma

A well-known Carlton bar, bringing handmade gnocchi and pasta, from cacio e pepe to carbonara, to the festa.

D · Stall 72
Cheese platter with fruit, crackers, almonds and cheese products

Cheese - Butter

Tarago Cheese

A farmhouse cheesemaker crafting mould-ripened cheeses, from creamy brie and bold blue to distinctive washed rind varieties, matured with traditional care.

N · Stall 238
Gold necklace with charm pendants displayed on white surface

Jewellery

Tesori bellini

A Melbourne accessory label showcases personalised jewellery pieces including necklaces, bracelets and earrings crafted for those seeking a special keepsake or gift.

F · Stall 158
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Savoury Mix

That Arancini Guy

Serves up golden arancini balls at the festa, alongside pillowy gnocchi and indulgent bolognese loaded fries for a hearty savoury feast.

D · Stall 60
Burrata cheeses on mushrooms beside That's Amore truffle burrata tub

Cheese - Butter

That's Amore Cheese

A Melbourne cheesemaker renowned for handcrafted bocconcini, mozzarella and burrata, bringing creamy, fresh Italian-style cheeses straight from the source to visitors.

M · Stall 231
Jar of The 3 Bees raw tea tree honey with gold lid

Sweets - Bakery

The 3 Bees Raw Honey

A dedicated raw honey producer offering pure varieties from Manuka to Leatherwood, alongside nutrient-rich bee pollen for visitors to enjoy.

G · Stall 166
Arancini balls, pasta, and dips on checkered tablecloth spread

Savoury Mix

The Arancini Mann

Brings crumbed arancini, indulgent Bolognese lasagna bites and creamy mac and cheese bites for the ultimate comfort food at the festa.

D · Stall 80
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Homeware

The Doormat Society

Hand-paints natural coir welcome mats, offering custom and personalised designs perfect as thoughtful gifts or corporate presents for any home.

N · Stall 249
Lit amber candle jar surrounded by tomatoes, basil and fennel

Homeware

The Italian Flame

A returning Festa favourite, this stall hand-pours soy candles in playful Italian-inspired scents like limoncello, panettone, cappuccino and gelato for the home.

N · Stall 250
Person pouring prosecco from gold taps on floral-decorated van

Drinks Bar

The Prosecco Van

A converted Piaggio Ape turned mobile bar pours prosecco, wine and cocktails like Mandarin Spritz and Passionfruit Caprioska for the festa.

F · Stall 159
Person pouring prosecco from gold taps on floral-decorated van

Drinks Bar

The Prosecco Van

A converted Piaggio Ape mobile bar pouring chilled Italian Prosecco, playful cocktails like the Mandarin Spritz and Passionfruit Caprioska.

D · Stall 78
Hand holding plate with chocolate tiramisu topped with chocolate ball

Sweets - Bakery

The Travelling Tiramisu

Specialises in this classic Italian dessert, bringing creamy, coffee-soaked tiramisu to the festa alongside traditional treats like crostoli and tarralli.

L · Stall 190
Black candle jar labeled Yiayia's Baklava scented soy candle

Homeware

Thematikos

Brings a Greek and Italian-inspired lifestyle touch to the festa, showcasing scented candles, diffusers, room sprays, ceramics and art prints for the home.

M · Stall 209
Hands pouring Tommy's limoncello bottle into glass with ice

Drinks Bar

Tommy's Booze

Bringing vibrant Italian citrus liqueurs to the festa, featuring classic limoncello and mandarino, perfect for sipping chilled on a warm day.

N · Stall 235
Three waffle cones with colourful gelato scoops on wooden board

Gelato

Twisted Sista Gelato

This stall brings its own-brand gelato to the festa, offering festival-goers a cool, creamy scoop of authentic Italian-style gelato to enjoy.

E · Stall 115
Twistto — image coming soon

Savoury Mix

Twistto

Known for its Original Twist Potato, a spiral-cut seasoned potato on a stick.

E · Stall 126
Winemaker holding freshly picked dark grapes at harvest

Wine Spirits

Unico Zelo

Produces South Australian wine crafted from Italian grape varieties, offering festagoers a distinctive taste of Italy made with local character and care.

S · Stall 358
Five Via Pola wine bottles lined up with colourful labels

Wine Spirits

Via Pola Wines

Crafts wine from Italian grape varietals grown in Australia, bringing a homegrown taste of Italy to share at the festa.

S · Stall 357
Row of seven Vinea Marson wine bottles on wooden bench

Wine Spirits

Vinea Marson

Brings wine crafted in Heathcote and the Alpine Valleys, inviting visitors to taste this distinctive regional expression of Victorian winemaking and terroir.

S · Stall 375
Four Vino Intrepido wine bottles with colourful hand-lettered labels lined up

Wine Spirits

Vino Intrepido

Explores Italian grape varieties grown and made in Victoria, bringing an adventurous, boutique selection of wine for visitors to taste and enjoy.

S · Stall 362
Terraced hillside vineyards overlooking a green valley landscape

Wine Spirits

Vino Mito

Presents a curated selection of imported Italian wine to the festa, inviting visitors to discover new favourites and enjoy a glass together.

S · Stall 360
VIP BAR — image coming soon

Alcoholic Bar

Vip Bar

T · Stall 333
Zebon Tiramisu logo with winged lion emblem

Sweets - Bakery

Zebon Tiramisu

A family business from Treviso dedicated to handcrafted tiramisu, bringing an authentic taste of this classic Italian dessert to festa-goers.

L · Stall 199
Zero95 — image coming soon

Pizza

Zero95

Brings wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, from Margherita to Positano-style, alongside great Italian Gelato

D · Stall 76
Zio Pop — image coming soon

Panini - Foccaccia

Zio Pop

Serves traditional Calabrian panini made from fresh, family-recipe fillings, bringing a taste of southern Italian home cooking to every festa panino.

E · Stall 116
Wood-fired pizzas, wine glasses and roast dish on wooden table

Drinks Bar

Zonzo Estate

A Yarra Valley winery known for its signature spritz range, pours limoncello and pistachio spritzes alongside its own wine at the festa.

L · Stall 194
Zucchero e Cannella — image coming soon

Sweets - Bakery

Zucchero e Cannella

Serves up classic Sicilian desserts, from cannoli and tiramisu to fruit tarts, paired with coffee poured fresh from a Caffè-Tino cart.

N · Stall 255
Two jam biscuit shaped earrings with red Australia map design

Retail

irmi

Brings fun, novelty earrings and accessories to the festa, with playful teacher-themed and holiday-themed designs that let every wearer have fun.

Q · Stall 320

GALLERY

Festa moments

Main stage crowd at dusk
Beer garden live session
Indoor cinema night
Jazz club lounge
Wine tasting workshop