(MAIN STAGE)
10.00AM: GATES OPEN
10.30AM-11.00AM: DJ SET BY STEFANO MARCIANO
11.00AM-11.15AM: WELCOME FROM GIORGIO LINGUANTI
11.15AM-12.00PM: LIVE COLOMBIAN MUSIC BY GRUPO VALLENATO CUMVA BAND
12.15PM-12.45PM: DJ SET BY STEFANO MARCIANO
1.00PM-1.30PM: DANCE PERFORMANCE BY MELBOURNE SCHOOL OF TARANTELLA
1.45PM-2.00PM: Q&A WITH GIORGIO LINGUANTI
2.00PM-2.45PM: LIVE COLOMBIAN MUSIC BY GRUPO VALLENATO CUMVA BAND
3.00PM-3.45PM: DJ SET BY STEFANO MARCIANO
4.00PM: EVENT CONCLUDES
THAT'S AMORE CHEESE
GNOCCHI SORRENTINA, BURRATA SALAD & PORCHETTA ROLLS
U'FUCULARI
SICILIAN STYLE CHARCOAL BARBECUE
PRIMO STREET PIZZA CO
WOODFIRED NEAPOLITAN STYLE PIZZA
IL PANZEROTTO
DEEP FRIED POCKETS OF DOUGH WITH TASTY FILLINGS
SENZA WELLNESS FOOD
GLUTEN-FREE BRUSCHETTE
PUOPOLO
SALUMI CONE
CURLY SPUDS
TWISTED POTATO ON A SKEWER
BOCA GELATO
ITALIAN GELATO CART
CANNOLERIA
FRESHLY FILLED RICOTTA CANNOLI
COFFEE CART
SERVING MONTE COFFEE
BAR
SERVING SAN BERNARDO WATER, ITALIAN SOFT DRINKS & STOMPING GROUND BEERS
PIZZINI WINE BAR
SERVING LOCALLY MADE WINES, APEROL SPRITZES & BRACHETTO COCKTAILS
IMBUE DISTILLERY
SERVING LOCALLY DISTILLED SPIRITS & COCKTAILS
MERCHANDISE
T-SHIRTS, BUCKET HATS & CAPS AVAILABLE AT CHEESE TASTING STAND AND BAR
• Puopolo Artisan Salumi - handcrafted salami & cured meats
• Il Baronello - panforte, baby figs & vinocotto
• Battisti - Italian specialty food
• Bippi - Italian style chilli oil
• Backyard Honey - Australian raw honey with live beehive
• Barkly Smokehouse - smoked small goods
• That Sticker Chic - engraved cheeseboards
• Creative Outdoor Plants - pots & plants
Music and live stage performances by Grupo Vallenato Cumva Band, Tarantella Dancers and Italian disco tunes by DJ Stefano Marciano.
The little ones will be kept busy with a petting farm and a mobile play centre.
The Carlton Football Club Fan Van will also be joining in the festivities this year with a fun handball game.
Ricotta is a creamy, fluffy and fresh cheese which comes from the Italian word for 're-cooked'. It is often referred to as 'whey cheese' and is one of the most versatile culinary ingredients with a multitude of ways to be eaten: by itself, with fresh fruit, baked into sweet cakes or incorporated into savoury dishes. What is ricotta anywhey?
I have bought a ticket online, where do I go?
Please present your ticket at the ticket marquee at the entrance and redeem your Ricotta Calda inclusion.
Can I buy tickets at the door on the day?
No, we have sold out and reached capacity so no more tickets will be available.
Where do I buy food?
You can purchase food at any of our vendors on a pay-as-you-go basis. We do not have food coupons this year.
Where do I order drinks?
Drinks can be purchased at the That's Amore Bar (water, soft drink & beer) or at the Pizzini Wine Bar (wines & Aperol Spritzes).
Do I get a table allocated at the festival?
No we don’t have allocated sittings, please make yourself comfortable at any free table.
Can I order food and drinks to my table?
We will not be doing table service on the day.
How do I collect my food?
This year is pay-as-you-go for all vendors, except Ricotta Calda (included in ticket).
Is there live music?
Yes, we have Colombian Music by Grupo Vallenato Cumva Band, Italian disco music by DJ Stefano Marciano and a performance by Melbourne School of Tarantella.
Where are the toilets?
We will have portable toilets located on the right side of the stage.
Can I shop at the deli?
The deli is open to all festival attendees until 4pm. Please do not consume purchased goods in the festival area.
Will the cafe be serving any other food?
Food will only be available from the vendors present at Ricotta Festival.
Can I smoke?
We have an allocated smoking area behind the stage, next to the portable toilets.
Can I bring my pet?
Unfortunately no pets will be allowed in the festival area.
What happens if it rains?
We will be going ahead with the festival in any type of weather unless it becomes dangerous. Please dress accordingly as this is an outside event.
