Italian festival at Ettalong

The Central Coast Italian Festival will be held in Ettalong over the weekend of April 16 and 17.

The Festival will be held for the second year at the Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort where over 15,000 people joined in the celebration of the culture last year.

"The aim of the Festival is to bring all the aspects of Italian culture together for people of all races and backgrounds to embrace and enjoy," said resort owner Mr Larry Altavilla.

"The Central Coast Italian Festival will offer cultural hands-on experiences such as coffee, food, wine, beer, art, engineering, travel, history, film, party and music.

"The Festival is considered the largest regional cultural event in NSW and has proved to be a worthwhile venue for small to medium Italian businesses to both promote and sell Italian products."

Festival events will include an art expo, barista courses by Schibello Caffe, cooking classes and cooking demonstrations by the Melbourne sensations Mangia Mangia, a fashion show, language classes, car shows, and an after-hours nightclub.

Children will be entertained in the Kidz Zone with entertainment including jumping castles, movies, face painting, cooking lessons, games, songs and animal shows.

Email, 9 Mar 2011 Larry Altavilla, Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort