The Australian-Italian Festival showcases the Italian culture. One of North Queensland's most colourful and successful events, provided an exciting line-up of entertainment for all ages and tastes and has provided 15 years of entertainment, socialising, feasting and family fun.
This award-winning three day event is celebration of Italian heritage located in tropical North Queensland. Enjoying the best of authentic Italian cuisine and an extensive range of Italian wines and beverages visitors join the exuberant celebrations in the town's piazza, and ""mangiamo, beviamo e cantiamo"" .....Eat, Drink and Celebrate.
The annual festival, a tribute to the Italian heritage of the sugar-growing Hinchinbrook Shire, had its humble beginnings as an idea from a community workshop. Today the award-winning event attracts thousands of people to this culturally enriched region of Australia.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4776 5288
Email: italianfestival@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Web:
www.australianitalianfestival.com.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Date:
From
15 May 09
To
17 May 09
Frequency: Annual
Venue: Lannercost Street
Lannercost Street
Ingham
Queensland, Australia
4850
ENTRY COSTS
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $2.00 | 17 May 09 | Sunday cost. |
| Adult | $5.00 | 15 - 16 May 09 | |
| Child (Aged 14-18) | $2.00 | 15 - 17 May 09 | Sunday cost. Children under 14 are free. |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Contact operator for further details on child suitability.
Disabled: Contact operator for further details on access for guests with a disability.
Miscellaneous:
Something for everyone young and old, first class entertainment, Bush poetry, spaghetti and pizza eating competitions and much much more. Visitors are invited to join in the exuberant atmosphere that will permeate the town's piazza, and "Mangiamo, Beviamo ? Cantiamo" (eat, drink and celebrate) with the best in authentic Italian cuisine and an extensive range of Italian wines and beer on offer.
The festival is set around the festival piazza (Lannercost Street) the main street of Ingham.
