{"id":32887,"date":"2025-09-30T10:40:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T17:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=32887"},"modified":"2025-09-30T10:48:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T17:48:39","slug":"the-italian-festival-returns-to-scottsdale-for-10th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/events-and-festivals\/the-italian-festival-returns-to-scottsdale-for-10th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"The Italian Festival Returns to Scottsdale for 10th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102510\/Italian_Festival_in_Scottsdale.jpeg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"768\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32890 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102510\/Italian_Festival_in_Scottsdale-1024x768.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102510\/Italian_Festival_in_Scottsdale-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102510\/Italian_Festival_in_Scottsdale-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102510\/Italian_Festival_in_Scottsdale-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102510\/Italian_Festival_in_Scottsdale-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102510\/Italian_Festival_in_Scottsdale-200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102510\/Italian_Festival_in_Scottsdale-260x195.jpeg 260w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102510\/Italian_Festival_in_Scottsdale-380x285.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102510\/Italian_Festival_in_Scottsdale-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102510\/Italian_Festival_in_Scottsdale-1160x870.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102510\/Italian_Festival_in_Scottsdale-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102510\/Italian_Festival_in_Scottsdale.jpeg 2000w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Scottsdale\u2019s Old Town Waterfront will once again transform into a lively celebration of Italian culture this October as the Italian Association of Arizona marks the 10th anniversary of its beloved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.italianassociation.org\/scottsdale-italian-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italian Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking place Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event invites guests to stroll La Strada del Vino\u2014\u201cthe street of wine\u201d\u2014and enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, more than 30 wines, artisan vendors and live entertainment. Food lovers can look forward to bites from local favorites like Pomo Pizzeria, Marcellino Ristorante and Mamma Lucy, alongside newcomers Luna by Giada and \u00c9lephante. Festivalgoers can also shop Italian oils, ceramics, jewelry, handbags and handcrafted goods from curated merchants throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102614\/DSC9749.jpeg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"32891\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32891 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102614\/DSC9749-683x1024.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102614\/DSC9749-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102614\/DSC9749-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102614\/DSC9749-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102614\/DSC9749-380x570.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102614\/DSC9749-800x1200.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102614\/DSC9749-80x120.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102614\/DSC9749-53x80.jpeg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102614\/DSC9749.jpeg 1000w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102630\/DSC9839.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  data-id=\"32892\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32892 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102630\/DSC9839-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102630\/DSC9839-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102630\/DSC9839-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102630\/DSC9839-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102630\/DSC9839-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102630\/DSC9839-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102630\/DSC9839-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102630\/DSC9839-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102630\/DSC9839-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102630\/DSC9839-80x53.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of the milestone year, Salvatore Ferragamo Jr.\u2014grandson of the legendary designer and owner of Tuscan wineries Il Borro and Pinino\u2014will be a featured guest. A Ferragamo wine station will be open all weekend, and Ferragamo Jr. will make a special appearance on Sunday afternoon. He\u2019ll also host a Sunday morning meet-and-greet at the Ferragamo boutique in Scottsdale Fashion Square, followed by an intimate seven-course dinner and wine pairing at Virt\u00f9 Honest Craft the next day on Monday, Oct. 27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are pleased to welcome fashion leader and wine owner Salvatore Ferragamo Jr. to the festival,\u201d says Italian Association of Arizona Founder Dario Soldan. \u201cAs part of the iconic designer family, Mr. Ferragamo Jr.&#8217;s attendance highlights the strong unity of the Italian community, and we look forward to celebrating our wonderful culture in Scottsdale.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0297.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  data-id=\"32894\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32894 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0297-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0297-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0297-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0297-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0297-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0297-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0297-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0297-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0297-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0297-80x53.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0473.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  data-id=\"32895\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32895 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0473-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0473-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0473-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0473-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0473-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0473-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0473-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0473-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0473-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102713\/DSC_0473-80x53.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The festivities continue along the waterfront with cooking demos, musical performances and even a group of flag twirlers from Asti, Italy, while children can enjoy face painting and balloon making. Tickets start at $15 in advance ($25 at the door), with wine-focused packages available that include tastings and commemorative keepsakes. Children aged 12 and under receive free entry to the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For tickets and details, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.italianassociation.org\/scottsdale-italian-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">italianassociation.org\/annual-italian-festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30102644\/Scottsdale-waterfront-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"768\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-32893 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  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