The 2020 edition of Mississauga ITALFEST takes place Saturday, August 15, 2020.
The 2020 edition of Mississauga ITALFEST takes place Saturday, August 15, 2020.
Mississauga ITALFEST is held at Celebration Square in Mississauga – 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1. It is located adjacent to Mississauga City Hall in the heart of downtown Mississauga.
Mississauga ITALFEST is a free event open to all ages.
Yes. We will have a VIP Lounge accessible to those 19+. Tickets to access our VIP Lounge can be purchased in advance through Eventbrite (onsale date TBC) or onsite at $45.00 CAD plus taxes per ticket. Seating in the VIP Lounge is limited. Tickets will be sold on a first-come first-served basis until maximum capacity is reached.
Seating is limited. There are picnic tables throughout Celebration Square for use by attendees, however we encourage you to bring your own chair. There is also seating in our VIP Lounge (as per above).
No refunds. The event takes place rain or shine.
No. Tickets are non-transferable. Names must match.
All available tickets will be sold online on a first-come first-served basis. If tickets do not sell out in advance, any remaining tickets MAY be sold onsite. In other words, don’t wait on it, just in case.
The Novotel Mississauga is offering attendees of Mississauga ITALFEST a special rate on accommodations. Rates are available for a limited time only. Reservations must be booked before August 11th. See “Accommodations” on our website.
Mississauga ITALFEST is an all-ages event. The VIP Lounge and Bar Italia are restricted areas for those 19+. Valid ID will be required.
Free underground parking is available at Mississauga Celebration Square and Civic Centre after 6 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends. Parking can be accessed from Duke of York Blvd., just north of City Centre Drive. With limited access to available parking downtown, event goers are encouraged to carpool, walk, bike or take public transit. Residents and visitors to the event can use MiWay’s new Plan a Trip tool in one place, on any device at miway.ca/planatrip or call 905-615-INFO (4636) for customized route and schedule information to get to Celebration Square on time. Limited accessible parking is available at the 201 City Centre Dr. parking lot after 3 p.m. and in the Living Arts Centre underground parking lot. We do not encourage parking at Square One Shopping Centre. Please DO NOT park on private property.
Do Bring: A chair and suntan lotion.
Don’t Bring: Outside food, alcohol or open beverages of any kind. Security reserves the right to search bags and backpacks. No coolers.
Contact us at info@mississaugaitalfest.com and we will attempt to answer any questions.
Yes. Please hashtag #ITALFEST when posting!
Yes, there will be a wide variety of menu items available on the grounds. Prices will vary by vendor. Please see our “Vendors” page for a full list of vendors that will be onsite.
Yes, there is an accessible area onsite.
Yes. There will be a water refill station on the grounds.
Mississauga ITALFEST is Mississauga’s first and premier Italian festival. Named one of the Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario, ITALFEST takes place annually in August, and is a free event celebrating all that is Italian. Featuring delicious food and crafts from 50+ vendors and artisans, cultural and family-oriented activities, entertainment from local and international talent, a thriving “mercato” and much more, the festival spotlights a community rich in heritage, entertainment and family values.