A musician performing at Preston Market's Italian Day.
Photograph: Phoebe Powell

Preston Market Italian Day

This famous one-day Italian festival is back with live music, dancing and plenty of delicious food
  • Things to do, Markets
  • Preston Market, Preston
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Time Out says

Preston Market has long been known as one of the most prolific market precincts in Melbourne's north, serving the ever-growing and diverse neighbourhood for more than 50 years. 

And to celebrate its devoted Italian community, the market will host a free, one-day festival on Sunday, August 31, with a jam-packed line-up of tastings, entertainment and fun activities for bambinos and nonnas alike.

The festa stage will feature performances from Lorenzo + Co, the lively Tarantella dancers and the soulful Veneto Choir. Radio Italiana 531 will also be broadcasting live from the market all day.

Of course, there will be a smorgasbord of authentic Italian dishes to feast upon. You can try zeppole doughnuts from Sorelle Catering, panzerotti by Il Panzerotto, meatballs by Mama's Polpette and tasty scoops from Destination Gelato. Thirsty? Gindu will be serving up bespoke gin cocktails.

There's even something for the kids: from 10am until 1pm they can take part in a pasta necklace workshop.

Preston Market’s Italian Day will run from 8am-3pm on Sunday, August 31. Entry is free and you can find out more at the website.

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Details

Address
Preston Market
2/30 The Centreway
Preston
Melbourne
3072
Price:
Free
Opening hours:
8am-3pm

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