Arizona’s biggest celebration of Italian food, wine and culture is getting a fresh new setting this fall. The Italian Association of Arizona is bringing back its 11th annual Italian Festival on November 7-8, with a move to the Scottsdale Civic Center that means more ways to experience a taste of Italy.
The two-day festival takes place November 7 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and November 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., where the 24-acre park will transform into a celebration filled with authentic Italian cuisine, regional wines, live music, shopping and family-friendly activities.
“We are beyond excited to host our festival in a new space that gives guests more room to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, music, wine, vendors and activations,” said Dario Soldan, Italian Association of Arizona founder and event organizer. “We’re also bringing back our popular ‘La Strada del Vino’ theme, or Street of Wine, to transport guests to Italy and celebrate our culture in the heart of Scottsdale.”…