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: Ingham Showgrounds
Cooper Street
Ingham
Queensland, Australia
4850
ENTRY COSTS
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $15.00 | 17 May 09 | Per person Day Pass unlimited entry on Sunday. |
| Adult | $20.00 | 16 May 09 | Per person Day Pass unlimited entry on Saturday. |
| Adult | $10.00 | 15 May 09 | Per person Day Pass unlimited entry on Friday. |
| Family | $30.00 | 17 May 09 | Per Family (two Adults and two Children) Day Pass unlimited entry on Sunday. |
| Family | $40.00 | 16 May 09 | Per Family (two Adults and two Children) Day Pass unlimited entry on Saturday. |
| Family | $20.00 | 15 May 09 | Per Family (two Adults and two Children) Day Pass unlimited entry on Friday. |
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:
Ingham is located 110 kilometres north of Townsville. When approaching the town, turn right at the first set of lights (McIllwraith Street- continue straight past the Anglican Church and turn right into the next Street (Abbott Street). Keep going straight down and that road takes you to the entrance of the Showgrounds. Coming from the north- continue along Herbert Street then turn left at the white bridge and go past the Botanical Gardens and then turn right into Abbott Street and once again that road takes you to the entrance of the Showgrounds.
Early Bird Weekend Pass - AUD35 per person. Early Bird Weekend Pass - AUD70 per family. Offer ends 4.00 p.m. Thursday 14 May. Children under 12 are free. Over 75 years of age (proof of age required) are free. Tickets on sale in April. Parking is free.
