Categories: Food & Drink

Pizza, coffee & gelato: There’s a tasty Italian festival in Calgary this weekend & it’s FREE to attend

Hungry? This weekend, toss on a pair of your stretchiest pants and enjoy pizza, pasta and sweet treats from one of the most delicious parts of the world! The Calgary Taste of Italy festival has returned and this year is not one to be missed!

Set to hit the Bridgeland Riverside Community Association, the second annual event will feature live performances by the Italian Choir, The Calgary Italian Dancers and the Wandering Accordion Player, as well as a DJ and local vendors.

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From accessories and groceries to clothing and art, shop while you stroll but leave room in the budget for bites because the food is the star of the show!

As mentioned, Taste of Italy will be carb-heavy and covered in sauce, but there will also be coffee, gelato and baked goods so come with an appetite.

“The Taste of Italy is a community event that intends to celebrate and share Italian culture in Calgary by including Italian businesses and restaurants in Calgary,” they write on their website,

“Attendees are invited to come down to the event to experience a slice of Italian Culture right here in Calgary, and maybe even discover a new favourite restaurant or Italian experience!”

Want to check it out? It all goes down on Sunday, September 10th, 2023 between 11 am and 7 pm and is totally FREE to attend!

Enjoy and heck, maybe we’ll see you there! We’ll be the ones double-fisting two scoops of pistachio gelato and a cappuccino.

Taste of Italy, Calgary 

When: Sunday, September 10th, 2023
Where: Bridgeland Riverside Community Association – 917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary, AB
Time: 11 am – 7 pm
Cost: FREE

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