Guests are invited to bring a picnic rug and their furry friends (dogs must be kept on a lead at all times) and settle in for an afternoon of entertainment.
There will be food trucks selling Italian fare, such as pizza, pasta, gelato, and cheese, comedic jesters, a cocktail stand and bakery stall, free caricatures, giant games for the kids and photo magnet mementos.
There will be also be live music, with a particular emphasis on accordion musicians.
The accordion (in Italian, the fisarmonica) has long been a feature of traditional Italian folk music, as well as an accompaniment to certain dances such as the saltarello and the tarantella.
Punters can expect some lively tunes with the possible accompaniment of other traditional instruments such as the mandolin, guitar or tambourine.
Hamilton Reach is a Brisbane community located 6 kilometres from the CBD.
Surrounded by riverfront parklands, it is bordered by the Royal Queensland Golf Course and with walking paths to a riverside beach and cafe.
Hamilton Reach has a dedicated Community Development team who work alongside residents to bring the community together through social gatherings and programs to encourage residents to connect, have fun and learn.
With an approximate 58,895 people of Italian origin living in Greater Brisbane (last counted at the 2016 census), the event will celebrate a lively Italian community while luxuriating in the city’s natural beauty.
For more information visit the event’s website.
