Italian Festival of Arizona
The Italian Festival of Arizona celebrates all that's good about Italian food, wine, and culture. The event takes place in various locations around the Phoenix, Arizona metro region; the 2024 event was held in the tony suburb of Scottsdale. Attendees can enjoy all manner of cuisine and wine tastings as well as great music and a whole host of merchant vendors. Information for the 2025 festival has not yet been published. Keep checking the Italian Association's main festival page for updates.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
Live music is a staple of the Italian Festival of Arizona. Plenty of talented artists, both well-known and local up-and-comers, frequently hold concerts at the fair. Some musicians from Italy even fly in each year to perform. Artists who performed at the 2024 event included Ripalta Bufo and Steve Ansel and his band. If you're a lover of Italian food, then you're in luck as the festival features some of the best local restaurants. For example, the 2024 festival featured Fabio On Fire and Mi Amore, among many other establishments. Non-musical shows are plentiful during the Italian Festival. Interactive events are also plentiful, including a delicious spaghetti-eating contest.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
In addition to the numerous food vendors at the festival, you can shop your heart out at the many local merchants that will set up shop. There's no word yet on which vendors will appear at the 2025 event, but past merchandisers included Queen Creek Olive Mill and Margherita Fray. Check the main webpage of the festival or follow the Italian Association of Arizona on Instagram for updates on the events and lineup schedules as well as tips for visiting the festival.
LOCATION
The precise location of the 2025 is not yet finalized. Keep checking the festival's website for updates. The address of the Italian Association of Arizona is 8020 E. Gelding Drive #108, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260.
LINEUP
The 2025 lineup for the Italian Festival of Arizona will be announced soon. For the latest updates, visit the official event page.
RVING AT THE EVENT
RV camping is not available at the festival. However, given the size of the Valley of the Sun, you should not have any problems finding an RV campground for your visit. Check out the Covered Wagon RV Park in Phoenix. At this pet-friendly location, you'll have 30- and 50-amp electrical hookups, showers, laundry, cell reception, and shade trees. The RV park also features Good Sam discounts. Another place to consider is the Green Acres RV Park in Mesa. This community has cable hookups and WiFi, a fitness center, a swimming pool, and laundry service. This campground is also located next to a Valley Metro Rail station; leave your RV parked where it is and take the train into Phoenix for a day of exploring. If you're visiting just for the Italian Festival, consider extending your trip by exploring more of the Phoenix metro area. Discover top museums like the Heard, hike some of the city's best trails, or try and spot the region's unique desert wildlife. Depending on when the 2025 Italian Festival takes place, you may have to contend with the region's extreme climate. The Valley features pleasantly mild daytime temperatures in the winter but can get brutally hot starting in the spring and continuing through to the late fall. It's smart to make sure you have your RV prepared and ready to go so you have a stress-free trip.
WHERE TO STAY
Just like with RV campgrounds, the Valley has numerous accommodation options if your preference includes staying in a hotel, a motel, or a luxury resort. Scottsdale has a reputation as an upscale community, with higher prices than other cities. You can find more affordable lodging in Phoenix and other suburbs like Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, and Mesa. If you do wish to stay in Scottsdale, try the Hyatt Place Scottsdale/Old Town. This smoke-free property provides a shuttle to Downtown Old Town for easy shopping and dining. Also on-site are a concierge, a swimming pool, a bar and restaurant, and a fitness center. For budget-friendly lodging, look into the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix I-10 West. Amenities on offer here include a 24-hour front desk, cable/satellite TV, an indoor swimming pool, and free internet access.
HOW TO GET THERE
Once the location for the 2025 festival has been published on the Italian Association's website, you will be able to find directions to the event.
PARKING
Check the festival's main page for information on event parking.
TICKETS & PRICING
Once tickets for the 2025 event become available, you can purchase them online. Also, reference the ticket page or main festival homepage for ticket prices.
WRAP UP
The Italian Festival of Arizona is sure to be a festive, fun, and filling (gastronomically speaking!) experience. Reserve your RV rental with RVshare so you can explore more of Phoenix and the rest of the Grand Canyon State.
Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page.
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