OTTAWA, June 11, 2023 – Today is day 2 of Opening Weekend of Ottawa’s popular Italian Festival!
All Main Stage events will take place at 301 Preston Street. Our Kids Zone is located at Preston and Adeline.
Preston Street will be closed June 9-11 (Somerset to Carling) and June 18 (North end only).
OPENING WEEKEND SCHEDULE
12:00 – Joe Cacchione | Main Stage
14:00 – Rossano Giamberardino | Main Stage
17:00 – Fonte d’Amore | Main Stage
17:30 – The Pop Shop | Main Stage
19:00 – Andrea Ramolo with Riccardo Laganà | Main Stage
21:00 – DJ Jas Nasty | Main Stage
10:30 – St. Anthony’s Church Open Air Mass & Procession | St. Anthony’s Church
14:30 – Espresso Show Band | Main Stage
16:30 – Fonte d’Amore | Preston Street & Main Stage
18:00 – Alamusic | Main Stage
19:30 – Bandabardò | Main Stage
KIDS ZONE Sponsored by Tiny Hoppers
June 10 | 12:00 – 21:00 | Preston Street & Adeline
June 11 | 12:00 – 21:00 | Preston Street & Adeline
You won’t want to miss the activities at our Kids Zone (click for the schedule)! Make your way to Preston and Adeline Streets to check out the games and other incredible activities! Whether it’s face-painting, storytelling or arts and crafts, our younger festival-goers (and some of the older ones!) will have a wonderful time! Storytime is presented by the Dante Alighieri Society of Ottawa – Società Dante Alighieri.
MASTERCLASSES
June 12 | Formaggi d’Italia | 19:00 – 20:30
June 14 | Olive Oil & Balsamic: The Heart of Italian Cuisine | 19:00 – 20:30
June 15 | Wines of Piedmont | 19:00 – 20:30
As part of our festival, we’re excited to continue our Masterclass series for all the foodies out there! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced chef, you’ll love our upcoming masterclasses held at the beautiful Sala San Marco: Formaggi d’Italia, Olive Oil & Balsamic: The Heart of Italian Cuisine, and Wines of Piedmont.
LUNCHTIME SERIES
June 12 | Mal’occhio 101
June 14 | Art Exhibition
June 16 | Italian Chamber Music featuring The Ironwood Quartet
Join us for a FREE Lunchtime Series from 12-1pm, where we dive into diverse topics throughout the week. On June 12, uncover the secrets behind the fascinating world of Mal’occhio. Explore captivating art pieces at our Art Exhibition on June 14, and indulge in a harmonious afternoon on June 16 with the enchanting melodies of the renowned Ironwood Quartet in an Italian Chamber Music performance. Don’t miss out on these captivating lunchtime experiences that will leave you inspired and entertained.
CLOSING WEEKEND
June 17 | Picnic all’Italiana
June 17 | Film Screening – Legacy
June 18 | Bike Race Ottawa
June 18 | Mercato di Preston Street
Ottawa Italian Festival invites everyone to experience the closing weekend of the Ottawa Italian Festival! Bring your family and friends for a delightful Picnic all’Italiana and captivating Film Screening on June 17. On June 18, feel the adrenaline of the Bike Race Ottawa and explore some of Ottawa’s best hand-made artisanal products at Mercato di Preston Street. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend celebrating all things Italian!
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