Festitalia 2025
Festitalia 2025 will be a lively celebration of Italian culture, family, and community spirit, with a full day of entertainment, activities, and authentic cuisine.
Hosted by celebrity MC Damien Anthony Avery-Rossi, the event will feature music, dance, comedy, and roving performances, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. Visitors can explore cultural exhibits showcasing Italian history, cars, motorcycles, and traditional cooking, as well as enjoy hands-on activities such as games, races, face painting, and a petting zoo.
Father’s Day competitions will add a fun twist to the day, with lighthearted challenges including “Papà with the biggest pancia (belly),” the “Italian” best-dressed Papà, youngest and oldest Papà, pantofola (slipper) throwing, and grape stomping – with or without grapes. Contestants can register at the Information Marquee.
The food will be a highlight, with wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta, cannoli, tiramisu, espresso, gelato, gnocchi, arancini, calamari, and more on offer. The market will be packed with Italian food producers, artisans, and community organisations, bringing a true taste of Italy to the heart of the event.
It will be a day to laugh, connect, and celebrate Italian heritage with family and friends.
Festitalia 2025 event details
When: Sunday 7th September, 11am – 6pm
Where: The Marquee, Brisbane Showgrounds
Cost: Family (2 adult, 2 child) $45; Adult $20; Concession $18; Child (<12 yrs) $9
More information: Festitalia 2025
