Ciao, it’s time to celebrate Italy in the tropics! Featuring a celebration of Italian food and wine, culture, entertainment, and traditions across the Tropical North Queensland. Experience an array of events and world-class entertainment including the big food and wine festival at Fogarty Park, degustation dinners celebrating Italian regions, glamourous gala ball and Hall of Fame Awards, Mareeba sausage and salami festival, the inaugural FNQ soccer battle, Innisfail pasta and sugo festival and more! Cairns Italian Festival is a not-for-profit. There is something for everyone and all ages. Tickets are now on sale, book now.