10:00am – 3:00pm, Lismore Turf Club

Entry by donation | Free parking | Registered pets only

Join us for a full day of celebration as the Lismore Turf Club transforms into a vibrant Italian piazza! Experience community, culture, food and fun — LisAmore! has something for everyone.

Italian Cars & Bikes Display

Admire classic Italian design with a display of Fiats, Vespas, Ducatis, and more. A must-see for motoring enthusiasts and lovers of la dolce vita.

Piccoli Amici – Kids’ Zone

A dedicated space for our “little friends” to play, create, and explore. Includes craft by the Artisans Table, games, soccer with Rainbow Roos, Chess with Byron Chess Club and a display on our waterways with Rous County Council.

Italian Food & Dessert Stalls

A feast awaits! Indulge in a mouth-watering range of Italian favourites — from woodfired pizza and fresh gnocchi to piadina, tiramisu and cannoli. Come hungry, leave happy.

Live Music & Roving Performers

Enjoy a rich program of Italian music throughout the day:

• Domenico and the Latin Mafia bring rhythm and charm to the main stage
• Opera singer Lisa Genoves will wow the crowd with soaring vocals
• Commedia dell’Arte returns with Antonio Mazzella as Nonna and Capitano
• Accordionists Val Wills and Julie Cooper roam the grounds with joyful tunes

10.00am – Blessing

Father Peter Slack will offer a special blessing to open the festival — a beautiful tradition honouring our community and our cultural connections.

10.30am – Italian Language Mini-Lessons

Say ciao to your next language adventure! Free 30-minute beginner-friendly lessons by Paola from Creative Language Academy.

11.00 am – Spaghetti Eating Showdown

Sponsored by Parker and Kissane

Get messy in the best way possible! Our inaugural spaghetti eating contest has two rounds – kids and adults, with great prizes and even greater laughs. parkerkissane.com.au

11.00am – Briscola Card Games

Play or learn Italy’s favourite card game with friendly locals. All experience levels welcome. 1 hour.

12.20pm – Borgo Salami Wheel

Back by popular demand — Julie will spin the wheel for your chance to win a premium salami! A fan-favourite event that’s as fun as it is tasty.

12.30pm – Italian Language Mini-Lessons

Say ciao to your next language adventure! Free 30-minute beginner-friendly lessons by Paola from Creative Language Academy.

1.00pm – Briscola Card Games

Play or learn Italy’s favourite card game with friendly locals. All experience levels welcome. 1 hour.

1.20pm – Borgo Salami Wheel

Back by popular demand — Julie will spin the wheel for your chance to win a premium salami! A fan-favourite event that’s as fun as it is tasty.

1.30pm – Tug-O-War

Sponsored by Summerland Bank

The rope returns! Assemble your team or jump in on the day for our all-ages Tug-O-War, led by our enthusiastic host and proudly supported by Summerland Bank.

1.50pm – Borgo Salami Wheel

Back by popular demand — Julie will spin the wheel for your chance to win a premium salami! A fan-favourite event that’s as fun as it is tasty.

2.00pm – Giant Raffle Draw

Don’t miss your chance to win prizes donated by our amazing local sponsors and businesses. Grab your tickets early from Julie — drawn live from the main stage.

2:15pm – Com.It.Es NSW Community Gathering

Meet with representatives from Com.It.Es NSW, the official voice of Italians abroad. Share your stories and hear about initiatives that support our community across New South Wales.