Los Angeles does not have a permanent Little Italy, so the Italian street festival is a once-a-year, one-afternoon proposition. Holding it in the middle of the Hollywood & Highland complex puts it somewhere you can reach on the Metro B Line without driving, which is unusual for a food festival this size. The gravy-sauce competition is decided by public vote.
What to expect
A ticketed food festival on the Ovation Hollywood site, with vendor stalls, a tasting component, live entertainment and a sauce competition, from mid-afternoon.
Good to know
- The operator's site bills the date as Sunday, October 4.
- The Eventbrite listing gives a 2:00 PM start and a starting price of $12.51.
- The address is 1651 N Highland Ave, the Ovation Hollywood complex formerly branded Hollywood & Highland.
- The Metro B Line stops at Hollywood/Highland directly beneath the complex.
- The wine tasting is promoted as a separate element from general admission.
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Common questions
Which day is it?
Sunday, October 4, 2026, per the festival's own site.
What does it cost?
The Eventbrite listing starts at $12.51.