Ciao Italia Matthews
September 26, 2026
12:00pm - 8:30pm
Stumptown Park • 120 South Trade Street • Matthews, NC 28105
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in Italian culture, its food and music and learn about the history of Italy, the uniqueness of its regions and the impact Italy has had on the world.
Immerse Yourself
The Ambience
Enjoy exquisite Italian food, wine, gelato and pastries, in the setting of an Italian piazza while listening to strolling musicians playing mandolin, accordion and violin.
How to Make Pasta
A live demonstration on stage by Chef Raffaele Patrizi on how to make pasta from scratch!
Extreme Sclupting Experience
Renowned sculptor Peter Rubino will create a 200 lb clay sculpture live on stage choreographed to music!
The Entertainment
Frank Sinatra tribute…Band playing traditional Italian folk songs…Singers performing operatic and popular Italian songs…A pianist performing “Italian Ragtime”…a comedic act teaching Italian hand gestures, Italian words and phrases…and more...continuously throughout the day.
The Car Show
A selection of exotic Italian cars.
Classes
Learn how to make pasta…and take it home to enjoy.
Clay sculpting taught by the world renowned Peter Rubino.
Roman and Italian history, overview of the regions of Italy, their food, culture, music and much more.