A key drawcard will be Julie Goodwin, MasterChef Australia’s first winner, who will launch the Environment Protection Agency’s “Love Food Hate Waste” project at the event. The project is aimed at encouraging people to put their food waste to good use by creating left-over recipes.
“We are thrilled Julie will be part of Ferragosto to demonstrate how to…
“There is so much to see and do at Ferragosto, no matter what age you are. It is a true celebration of our Italian heritage and community,” he said.
“Five Dock will be transformed once again into a splendour of colour and extravagance for this special event.”
“Last year we welcomed 50,000 people from across Sydney and we are hoping to better that this…
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Businesses are encouraged to get involved in the 18th annual , held along Great North Road, Five Dock. We have a number of sponsorship packages available including the popular cooking demonstration stage FerraCucina, as well as the FerraGiovani and FerraMusica stage.
This year we have a new stage, FerraVarieta as well as new attractions…
To celebrate this year’s dessert-themed FerraCucina program, we are asking people to upload an original photo of their favourite Italian dessert for the chance to win great prizes.
Council’s #ferradolci grand prize is a Supercar Drive Day voucher from Sports Car World, worth $1,195. The competition winner will enjoy the experience…
“Mark Sunday, 21 August in your diaries for a day full of fun and entertainment and celebrate the 19th year of Ferragosto,” she said.
There will be five stages at Ferragosto this year, including our newest addition, the FerraComunità stage, sponsored by our Presenting Partner, Chemist Warehouse. FerraComunità will feature local dance…
“We have put in place a range of measures to ensure this year’s event is an environmentally-friendly celebration of Italian food and culture,” she said.
“Ferragosto is a plastic bag and polystyrene free event and community members are strongly encouraged to bring their own re-usable bags in an effort to minimise waste.”
Council encourages people to walk,…
Stallholder applications are now open for one of Sydney’s largest and most loved Italian celebrations; as Ferragosto plans its return to Great North Road, Five Dock on Sunday, 16 August, from 10am-4pm.
“Ferragosto is a great day out, attracting an average of over 70,000 people annually,” Mayor Angelo Tsirekas said.
Ferragosto boasts four stages of…
“Come and join us on 11 August in Five Dock for Sydney’s premier Italian festival and be entertained by the finest talent,” said Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.
“There’s something for everyone to enjoy at Ferragosto, no matter your age.”
Well-known Italian performer Natalie Colavito will be on the FerraFesta (main stage), accompanied by some of Australia’s finest…
“We have a smorgasbord of fun planned for the 19th year of Ferragosto on Great North Road in Five Dock including orchestral performances, singing, dancing, cooking demonstrations and competitions,” she said.
“Head to our main stage, FerraVarietà, to see Maria Venuti AM along with a range of traditional Italian and community-based…