VISIT GRIFFITH AMBASSADORS
Area Hotel
Bertoldo’s Bakery
Bull & Bell
Café 2sixty2
Coro Club
Giuseppe’s Restaurant & Bar
Griffith Exies Club
Griffith Leagues Club
Hanwood Village Store
Hotel Victoria
Il Corso Café
La Scala
La Piccola Grosseria & Italian
Deli
Limone Dining
Little Italy
Malcolm’s Chinese Restaurant
Maxx & Co Cafe
Vaccari’s Bakery
Zecca Handmade Italian
Yenda Hotel
Billabong Bottleshop
The Aisling Distillery
Berton Vineyards
Calabria Family Wines
Casella Family Brands
De Bortoli Wines
McWilliam’s Wines
Meditrina Beverages
Mino & Co Wines
Yarran Wines
Harvest HQ
unWINEd Riverina
Riverina Winegrape Growers
BE GUIDED
Bella Vita Tours
Agricultural Tours Riverina
Griffith Tours
Riverina Helicopters
Griffith Prestige Car Hire
Centrepoint Apartments
Coro Club Motel
Corynnia Station
Cuba Farmstay
Econo Lodge Griffith Motor Inn
Exies Bagtown Motel
Gem Hotel
Griffith Caravan Village
YOUR STAY
Griffith Northside Apartments
Griffith Tourist Caravan Park
Griffith Premier Suites
Griffith Working Hostels
Jen’s Garden Pods
MIA Motel
Quest Apartment Hotels
The Grand Motel
The Griff Motel
The Kidman Wayside Inn
The Woolstore Riverside Guesthouse
Yambil Inn Motel
Browse Books In The Frame
Ivory & Ash
Greengecko Garden Centre
Lifestyle Living
Miagem Jewellers
Riverina Firearms Centre
Ron Dalla
Royston’s Collectables
Speirs Jewellers
Valentine Modes
Altina Wildlife Park
Catania Fruit Salad Farm
Griffith Pioneer Park
Museum
Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Griffith Regional Theatre
Griffith War Memorial Museum
Piccolo Family Farm
Resto Pros
Southern Cotton
Whitton Malt House
SEE & DO
Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod
Dissegna Family Produce
Mandole Orchard
Morella Grove
Best RV
Complete Weight Check
Griffith Caravan Centre
McNabb Mobil Griffith
MIA Coaches
Thrifty & Hertz Car Rental
Sixt
SERVICES
WELLBEING & RECREATION
Griffith Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Griffith Golf Club
Griffith Regional Sports Centre
Luxe Vitae
Made to Thrive Haus of Vitality
DISCOVER OUR REGION
Bland Shire Council
Carrathool Shire Council
Visit Hay
Visit Leeton
Visit Lockhart Shire
Visit Murrumbidgee
Narrandera Tourism
THURSDAY 28 AUGUST
MAKERS IN THE PIAZZA
Kooyoo Street Plaza
3:00pm - 7:00pm www.visitgriffith.com.au
Passionate Italian producers bring their finest goods to the heart of Griffith for a market bursting with authentic flavours and rich traditions.
FRIDAY 29 AUGUST
MORELLA GROVE TASTINGS
Kooyoo Street Plaza
9:00am - 4:00pm www.morellagrove.com.au
Visit the Morella Grove kiosk in the heart of the Griffith CBD for a delicious taste of the Riverina.
BLEND SIP AND TASTE
10:00am - 1:00pm
Bella Vita Tours
Bookings essential www.bellavitagriffithtours.com.au
An unforgettable wine blending, sipping and grazing morning that will awaken your senses and ignite your passion for the world of wine at one of the local wineries, Berton Vineyards.
ZECCA HAND-ROLLED PASTA MAKING DEMONSTRATION & LUNCH EXPERIENCE
Zecca Handmade Italian 11:00am - 2:00pm Bookings essential www.zeccagriffith.com.au
Experience the art of traditional pasta making! Get up close in this hand-rolled pasta making demonstration, you’ll discover the time-honoured techniques behind crafting pasta from scratch — no machines, just skill, simplicity, and love. After the demonstration, sit down and enjoy a delicious lunch featuring freshly made pasta, paired with a carefully selected glass of wine to complement the dish.
TASTE OF ITALY FIESTA
Yarran Wines
11:00am - 2:00pm
Bookings essential www.yarranwines.com.au
The Yarran A Taste of Italy Griffith experience will include the usual wine offerings with an Italian twist. Add a homemade wood fired puffed bread and a local tasting plate of meats, burrata and olives.
SATURDAY 30 AUGUST
A TASTE OF ITALY GRIFFITH
SIDEWALK SALE
Banna Avenue
9:00am - 2:00pm
Join the sidewalk sale and treat yourself to a bargain at one of the local boutiques along Banna Avenue.
MORELLA GROVE TASTINGS
Kooyoo Street Plaza
9:00am - 4:00pm www.morellagrove.com.au
Visit the Morella Grove kiosk in the heart of the Griffith CBD for a delicious taste of the Riverina.
SALAMI JUDGING COMPETITION
Yoogali Club
10:00am - 1:00pm
Pop in to the Yoogali Club to see the judges taste to find the best homemade salami, from over 120 entries. Visitors are welcome to see how it all happens.
TASTE OF ITALY FIESTA
Yarran Wines
11:00am - 2:00pm
Bookings essential www.yarranwines.com.au
The Yarran A Taste of Italy Griffith experience will include the usual wine offerings with an Italian twist. Add a homemade wood fired puffed bread and a local tasting plate of meats, burrata and olives.
ITALIAN GASTRONOMY
‘VINO & SALSICCIA FESTA’
Calabria Family Wines
11:00am - 3:30pm
Bookings essential www.calabriawines.com.au
Love salami? Love wine? Start your weekend at Calabria Family Wines where you can enjoy the day sipping on vino, sampling authentic salami and Italian sausage, all while enjoying live Italian music.
‘FERRAGOSTO’ WITH LA SCALA (18 years + event)
La Scala Restaurant 12:00pm - 5:00pm Bookings essential www.lascalarestaurant.com.au
ZECCA APERITIVO
Zecca Handmade Italian 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Bookings essential www.zeccagriffith.com.au
Italy’s most beloved pre-dinner tradition at Zecca’s Classic Italian Aperitivo! A stand-up, casual night capturing the spirit of Italy’s early evening ritual. Sip, snack, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
DISCOTECA ITALIANA (18 years + event)
Meditrina Beverages
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Bookings essential www.meditrina.com.au
Immerse yourself in the ultimate Italian nightlife experience at Meditrina’s Discoteca Italiana!
TASTINGS @ LA PICCOLA
GROSSERIA
La Piccola Grosseria & Italian Deli
8:00am - 12:00pm
Offering free tastings of an assortment of gourmet Italian smallgoods and cheeses. Complimentary espresso for every customer that walks in.
MACCHINA CAR & BIKE SHOW
Berton Vineyards
10:00am - 4:00pm
Bookings essential www.bertonvineyards.com.au
Showcasing Italian cars and motorcycles in a relaxed picnic vibe with fine wines available to taste and purchase. Bring your picnic rug and relax after a week of festivities.
LA TAVOLA LUNGA
De Bortoli Wines
12:00pm - 3:30pm
Bookings essential www.debortoli.com.au
SUNDAY 31 AUGUST
GRIFFITH ROTARY MARKETS
Griffith Showgrounds
7:30am - 11:30am
MUSICA DAL VIVO
Piccolo Family Farm
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Bookings essential www.limone.com.au
‘Musica dal Vivo’ has outgrown the Limone venue! This year, the event will be celebrated at Piccolo Family Farm with live Italian music and a threecourse set sharing menu.
RAVIOLI, RADICCHIO & ROSÉ
Bella Vita Tours
10:30am - 3:30pm
Bookings essential www.bellavitagriffithtours.com.au
In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll master the art of making fresh ravioli from scratch, filled with a delightful blend of radicchio and ricotta. Explore the balance of bitter and rich flavours while learning expert ravioli making techniques.
Ferragosto with La Scala honours Italian heritage, culture and cuisine during A Taste of Italy Griffith. Indulge in a seasonal lunchtime à la carte menu, which will be showcasing Italian food, beverages and music for a memorable celebration of culture.
Entry by gold coin donation.
Meet the local growers and makers at the weekly market. You will find seasonal fruit and vegetables, bread, cakes, Italian biscuits, jams, relish, olive oil, eggs, honey, plants and more!
COLAZIONE - BREAKFAST AT LIMONE
Limone Restaurant 8:00am - 11:00am
Bookings recommended www.limone.com.au
To celebrate A Taste of Italy Griffith, Limone will open for breakfast!
Wine, food, family and friends is what is what it is all about. This event pays homage to Vittorio De Bortoli who fed his family and staff back in the very early days of the company’s history. Meet some of the winemakers and enjoy a delicious lunch at the Bilbul winery, where it all began almost 100 years ago.
FESTA DELLE SALSICCEGRIFFITH SALAMI FESTIVAL (SOLD OUT)
A Taste of Italy Griffith is a joyous week-long celebration of the Italian heritage and culture that is so unique to this region.
Every August you will find a wide range of Italian-inspired events and experiences to enjoy, as you taste your way around Griffith. Bookings are required for many of the events.
All events are held at various locations throughout the Griffith region.
For a full list of our Italian food and wine that is available all week, follow the QR code.
