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Ashley Ballat weaves original compositions with archival family recordings — migration stories told through trumpet and electronics.

Melbourne trumpeter Gianni Marinucci on migration, memory and belonging — original compositions, reimagined Italian songs and storytelling.

A tribute to the Italian-American guitar pioneers — Eddie Lang, Nick Lucas — who took the archtop from Southern Italy to New York.

Morricone and Nino Rota reimagined — Steve Rando reads the Italian screen through contemporary jazz improvisation.

Sicilian-born drummer Sandro Giambruno traces Sicily's mark on jazz, from Nick La Rocca to Louis Prima and Chick Corea.

Pianist Phil Turcio on a lifelong connection to Italy — Sorrento as a child, a return to study piano, and the heritage behind the music.

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

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

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

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

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

Men’s haircuts and cleanups and also sell Italian shaving products

Australian-Italian Cheese

chocolate bars, bon bons, candied fruit cover in chocolate, chocolate drinking powder, chocolate nut spread,

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

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.

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

A community organisation supporting and connecting Italian-Australian women through advocacy, conversation and shared experiences.

ready made italian pasta meals and desserts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alpine Valleys wine produced by us, Billy Button Wines. White, Red and Sparkling Italian varietals.

Birra Moretti draught beer - Birra Moretti Beer Garden next to Nicholson St

A dedicated Birra Moretti beer garden serving the classic Italian lager in a relaxed festival setting.

Black Sheep Posters offers original, Italian inspired artwork celebrating Italian culture, heritage and everyday life. The range includes premium art prints, framed Posters, greeting cards and selected apparel, featuring regional Italian themes, food, nostalgia, humor and iconic imagery. All artwork is independently designed and produced in Melbourne, with a strong focus on quality and distinctive visual storytelling.

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

Sport Bocce

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

Italian biodegradable pod coffee and machines.

Panettone whole & sliced + coffee cart for fresh coffees

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

A joint stall pairing handmade candles, bath salts and room sprays with charming illustrated designs, created by two collaborating artists and makers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chilli Oil

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

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

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

Pairing Fiorelli's Italian catering heritage with a selection of wine for visitors to taste at Expo Sapori.

Pairing Fiorelli's Italian catering heritage with a selection of wine for visitors to taste at Expo Sapori.

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

Showcasing professional beverage dispensing solutions for wine service and events.

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

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

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

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.

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

Regional wines from Italy both red and white.

As a small, family-owned business, we are proud to offer EPICO Pinsa. An Australian-made, Roman-inspired pinsa base. Made using a specialty flour blend, high hydration and a slow fermentation process of up to 72 hours, each base is hand-stretched and par-baked to create a light, airy centre with a crisp exterior that is also easier to digest. EPICO Pinsa is incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed with traditional Italian toppings, used for panini, served alongside pasta and antipasto, or finished with sweet toppings for dessert. It is quick and easy to prepare while still delivering a high-quality, authentic Italian-style eating experience.

Men’s ladies rose gold, gold, silver, tungsten titanium Jewellery, sunglasses (Clicked on waiting lists as wouldn’t let me submit just with goods craft option. Prefer downstairs please if other person doesn’t book please let me know)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Focaccia pugliese

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

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

Serving Italian-inspired wine and spirits from the Melbourne vegetarian restaurant, with drinks designed to complement its distinctive Italian flavours.

A licensed customs brokerage and freight forwarding company, helping the community navigate import and export logistics with ease and expertise.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Dry cured fermented salami

Cotoletta, Panini, Pork roll, pepperonata

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

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

Natural Candles, Wellbeing products for home and body

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Italian-inspired smash burgers and loaded fries, featuring premium ingredients, classic flavours, and indulgent twists on traditional Italian favourites.

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

Keating & Co. Condiments is a Melbourne based Hot Sauce and Condiments business. Keating & Co. have a range of flavours from around the world including a Limoncello hot sauce, Tomato & Garlic hot sauce, Pickles, Flavoured salts and a Tomato & Onion relish

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

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

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

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.

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

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

The lasagna cook easy LCE - Kitchen tool making the cooking of lasagna/pasta sheets easy (i.e. separates them while cooking and no breakages - see website for details - New invention

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

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

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

Australian made cream liquors - lemon and orange

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

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

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

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

Zeppole (Authentic, Italian Fried Donuts)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

caciocavallo cheese

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

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

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

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

A selection of Savoury and Sweet Bombolone

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

Seafood panini Fritto misto

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

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

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

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

Pasticceria

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

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

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

We are specialised in coffee making, we use our own coffee blend roasted in Melbourne made from skilled artisans, we probably would need power as well. Grazie Mille

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

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.

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

Salami, Cured Meats and Sausages

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

Taste & Sip San Pellegrino under the Sun of Australia

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

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

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

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

I have a range of Yarra Valley grown Italian varietal wines, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Barbera and I also have a Spanish varietal - Tempranillo that I would like to exhibit at the Festa.

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

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

We'll sell Italian artisan gelato bringing on site display freezers that will respect the allocated size of the spot.

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.

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

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

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

Frederick Stevenson makes wines from 8 single Italian varieties from South Australia Giovanni Armani Giorgio makes 3 wines from Italian varieties in South Australia

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

schiacciate and imported cold drinks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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