North Coast Voices: Northern Rivers Italian Festival at Lismore, Sunday 11 October 2009

The NSW North Coast has a strong and proud Italian connection. From the creation of a new homeland at Little Italy in the Clarence Valley by a group of shipwrecked Italian families, originally on their way to a new life in South America, through to Italian workers in Northern Rivers cane fields turned farmers themselves.

During October this history is being celebrated with a day of festival by their descendants and other Italian families living in the region.

Everybody is welcome. The Italian Festival will include fashion parades, Italian cooking demonstrations, Italian vehicle display, Italy vs Rest of the World Football game and a 'Best Italian Diving in the Penalty Box' competition, market stalls including books, wine tasting and arts and crafts, family entertainment ranging from balloon artistry and kids games. [Finda.com.au]

When: Sunday, 11 October 2009
10am to 7pm

Where: Italo-Australia Club

Address: Barrow Lane, Lismore, New South Wales 2480, Australia

Audience: Anyone

Facilities: yes