SUNDAY, MAY 15TH
9:30am - 1:00pm
Il Mercato
Il Mercato - Myrtleford Farmers Market
WHERE: La Piazza, Myrtleford
WHEN: Coffee, freshly cooked Italian frittole, roasted chestnuts or Vin Brulee - what better way to start the day.
Entertainment provided by Jazz Amore & Matt Arena.
Meet our local producers with new season walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, mushrooms, homemade pasta & sauces, artisan bread, salami, cheeses and so much more. All you need is to bring yourself and a basket to fill.
The Myrtleford Farmers Market is an accredited VFMA produce market. Gold coin donation is welcomed.
10:30am - 11:30am
Patrizia Simone
Masterclass @ Il Mercato
WHERE: Anglican Church Hall, adjacent La Piazza
WHAT: This year we see Patrizia Simone join forces with James Mele from The Meat Room to bring you class on the tradition of salami & sausage making, how to select the meat, mixing, filing, curing. Once you’ve learnt how to make your sausages Patrizia will share some Umbrian secrets and recipes.
Recipes & tastings included in presentation.
Entry by donation
8:30am - 5:30pm
La Fiera Cup Soccer Challenge
La Fiera Cup – Soccer Challenge Match
WHERE: Savoy Park, 25 Myrtle Street, Myrtleford
WHAT: Traditional rivals Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club vs Wangaratta City play head-to-head for the LaFiera Cup. Always a good crowd of supporters from both towns, this game is not one to miss. Main Game commences at 3.00p.m. Bring a chair & blanket and enjoy the best canteen in the league with great Italian food available.
Best canteen in the league with great Italian food available. Free entry.
10:00am - 5:00pm
Michelini Wines
Michelini Wines – Cellar Door Experience
WHERE: 213 Great Alpine Road, Myrtleford
WHAT: A visit to Michelini Cellar Door for a tasting of Italian varietals is highly recommended when in Myrtleford. Bookings not essential but recommended, book via www.micheliniwines.com.au or phone (03) 5751 1990
11:30am - 12:45pm
Billy Button
Masterclass, Wine tasting - the Italian Varietals @ Billy Button Cellardoor
WHERE: 161 Myrtle Street, Myrtleford
WHAT: Join us at Billy Button’s Myrtleford Cellar Door, for a wine tasting Masterclass from 11.30 am to discover some of our unusual Italian varietals. Learn the different methods we use to make our range of Prosecco and taste your way through our white & red varietals such as Arneis, Vermentino, Barbera and maybe even a Schiopettino!
Limited spaces, $35 per person.
Booking online at www.billybuttonwines.com.au
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Gapsted Wines
Tastes of Italy @ Gapsted Wines
WHERE: 3897 Great Alpine Road, Gapsted
WHAT: Tastes of Italy brings you a beautiful 3 course Italian inspired menu matched with Italian wine varietal wines @ $65 per person.
Bookings essential, online or call directly: www.gapstedwines.com.au Phone: (03) 5751 9101
From 12:00pm
Michelini Wines
Mangiare with the Michelini’s
WHERE: 213 Great Alpine Road, Myrtleford
WHAT: 3 course lunch with matching Italian wines.
Bookings only. $55 per person.
Book online at www.micheliniwines.com.au or call 03 5751 1990.
12:00pm - until close
Billy Button
Billy Button – Cellar Door
WHERE: 161 Myrtle Street, Myrtleford
WHAT: Antipasto & toasted Focaccia at Billy Button Wines form an Italian inspired sharing menu for the duration of the La Fiera weekend.
Enjoy an Antipasto with delicious salami, Italian cheeses, frittata & pickled vegetables or a Herb Focaccia filled with Italian inspired ingredients toasted to perfection. Complete your visit with a tasting or glass of wine.
Bookings preferred but not essential, bookings online www.billybuttonwines.com.au
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Old School Museum
Old School Museum Open House
WHERE: 29 Elgin Street, Myrtleford
WHAT: Visit the community museum and view presentations on migration, Italian contribution to agriculture and forestry, the Italian P.O.W. Camp (1942-46) and prominent families and their contribution to community life Entry: $5 Adults, $3 concession $1.00 Children.
Entry: $5 Adults, Concession $3, $1 Children.
Session One: 2pm | Session Two: 6pm
Empac Theatre Production
Living Chess Match reinvented – Theatre Production
WHERE: EMPAC Theatre, Prince Street, Myrtleford
WHAT: Benvenuti to La Fiera's production of the Living Chess match, a 15th century comedic love story with a twist.
The production has been reinvented, making a transition from an outdoor performance to an interactive modern theatrical spectacular. Not to be missed.
Rescripted & written by Emilio Ricciuti & EPR Productions of CIAO fame.
Doors open: 1pm for 2pm start & 5pm for 6pm start
Adults $20.00 Concession $10 & U18 Free
Come early & enjoy some light refreshments before the production.
Wine available for purchase.
Session One: 2pm | Session Two: 6pm. Doors open early for light refreshments.
Tickets on sale at https://www.trybooking.com/BYSGK
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bastoni Pizzeria
Spritz O’Clock @ Bastoni Pizzeria
WHERE: Adjacent to La Piazza, Great Alpine Road, Myrtleford
WHAT: Come and unwind with an Aperol, Campari or Limoncello Spritz, before you enjoy an authentic wood fired pizza to complete your Italian experience. Bookings preferred, phone (03) 5751 1478.