Italian festival held in Ettalong
Ettalong will host the inaugural Central Coast Italian Festival next month.
The festival will feature "all things Italian" including food and entertainment, according to festival organiser Mr Chris Farnon.
"The concept is also a first for the Central Coast, recognising a popular culture, cuisine and nation steeped in history," Mr Farnon said.
"The festival will expose residents and visitors to the cinemas, stallholders, cafes, restaurants, day spa and other businesses within the resort.
"Buses will make the return trip from the Marconi Club, the hub for Sydney's Italian residents, and assist with transport from Woy Woy station."
The festival is set to be held across the weekend of April 10 and 11, at the Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort and will include Italian cars and motor bike exhibition, Italian films, music, dance, World Cup soccer expo, food, wine, travel show, language cooking and coffee making classes.
Entertainment lined up for the event includes a fashion parade, opera singers, donkey rides for children and a Punch and Judy show.
"A pasta eating contest and pizza topping competition will add to the festivities," said Mr Farnon.
"Tours of the complex will include Cinema Paradiso's projection room, function areas, Renaissance artwork, restaurants and market stalls."
Entry and entertainment is free, while films will be $5 per person.
For more information or to become involved in the event, phone 0415 598 437.
Press release, 4 Mar 2010
Chris Farnon, Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort