The Italian Association of Arizona, A 501(c)(3), will hold its 10th annual Italian Festival at Old Town Scottsdale Waterfront, where attendees can experience Italy in the Valley on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
The two-day festival will bring back its theme \u201cLa Strada del Vino,\u201d translated directly as the street of wine, offering visitors new opportunities to experience Italian cuisine, wine and live entertainment, according to a press release<\/p>\n
Salvatore Ferragamo Jr., the grandchild of Salvatore Ferragamo, the fashion designer and founder of an Italian luxury fashion house known for its shoes and accessories since 1927, will attend the event briefly on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n
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The festival will feature over 30 wines from various regions in Italy, new Valley food vendors such as Luna by Giada and Elephante, along with returning favorites like Pomo Pizzeria, Mamma Lucy, Marcellino Ristorante and several others. <\/p>\n
Merchant vendors such as Outrageous Oils, Italian Harmony and Mamma Letizia will offer a selection of curated Italian products at the event. Additional items available include ceramic pottery from Lome, handcrafted apparel from Tea n Lace, jewelry, leather handbags and original artwork.<\/p>\n
Following the festival, Ferragamo Jr. will host an exclusive dinner on Monday, Oct. 27, at Virtu Honest Craft in Scottsdale. Limited to 50 guests, this event will feature a seven-course menu paired with wines from Il Borro and Pinino. A portion of the proceeds will be contributed to the Italian Association in support of building a future Italian Culture Center. <\/p>\n