There’s so much to love about Italy and the Mirboo North Italian Festa wants to share it all with you!
Come along to Baromi Park in Mirboo North on Sunday 11th February 2024 to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of all things Italian.
Delicious and authentic Italian food stalls, outdoor bars, live bands, music, singing, dancing, comedy, displays, cooking demonstrations, huge market area, grape stomping, cars and competitions.
For the kids there’s the beautiful Baromi Park playground, free activities as well as a surprise guest entertainer- magician Luigi Zucchini! Come and enjoy a fabulous fun day of family focussed entertainment- all with an Italian slant.
Before the festivities begin- you may like to join us for a celebration of the Feast of St Paul, which commences with an open air mass at 10.00, am, followed by a traditional procession of the Statue through the park just as they do in many villages in Italy. All denominations and faiths welcome.
On stage entertainment will commence with an official opening at 11.45am.
Proudly supported by the Mirboo North Community & our Generous Sponsors
You can’t think of Italy without thinking of FOOD!
There’ll be dozens of authentic food, sweets and drinks stalls serving hand made traditional foods from across Italy -there’ll be so many favourites to choose from! Find a table, throw down a picnic rug, purchase something utterly delicious to eat, a Prosecco or Aperol Spritz to drink, or just sit back and relax with a coffee and cannoli.
Vegetarian or gluten free? Options with an Italian flavour will be available for you as well- we truly have something for everyone!
Take a stroll down the main street of town as the local cafes, the Pub and Grandridge Brewery will also provide a range of tasty sit down or take away meals and refreshments.
Browse over 50 stalls providing a wide variety of art, craft, fresh produce and market stalls at the East end of the park (Football Ground end).
Purchase some locally grown fresh or produced goods – garlic, olive oil, vinegars, pastas, biscotti, sweets and preserves.
Taste local wines, beers, gin and ciders.
Support our local artisans by purchasing beautiful hand crafted items for yourself, your kids or your home- a fabulous range of jewellry, furniture, clothing, home wares, beauty products, art and craft. Or find some traditional Italian products not available locally.
Parking will be available at the Football Ground at the east end of town and at the Primary and Secondary schools at the west end of town. The Walter Tuck Reserve Committee will be accepting a gold coin donation to help improve and maintain the town’s sporting facilities- so please have some coins ready to donate at the gate to save time and keep the traffic flowing smoothly.
To avoid congestion on the Thorpdale Mirboo North Rd, we recommend that anyone travelling from Melbourne travels via the South Gippsland Highway through Leongatha. It takes the same amount of time and is a stunning tourist drive through the rolling green hills of South Gippsland. Parking when coming from Leongatha will be at The Mirboo North Secondary College.
Shuttle buses will be running continuously for patrons to get to the Park from both Football ground and Secondary College- or it’s an easy stroll for those without mobility issues.
Parking is also available in the streets and car park areas surrounding the Park, and at the grounds and green space surrounding the new Mirboo North Swimming Pool.
There will be a designated Accessible Parking Zone- please follow the signs.
There will be a mobile ATM facility available for patrons use in the Park at the Festa. In addition, the Community Bank- Mirboo North also has an ATM facility in the main street of town. The majority of stalls also use Square reader.
However due to the large crowds expected, the draw on wifi facilities will be high so we strongly recommend to also bring some cash on the day.
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