“We are upping the ante this year with five stages offering a smorgasbord of entertainment and activities, including cooking demonstrations, singing, dancing, gelato and pizza eating competitions, an outdoor cinema and more,” she said.

 will once again host a star-studded lineup of chef-led cooking demonstrations. Australian celebrity chef  will join local chefs from Angelo’s on the Bay, Sud, Five Dock Meat Market, Crèmeria de Luca and Unico Ristorante to prepare some of their favourite Italian desserts.

We are excited to welcome  as our stand out performer on the  stage, while  and Fairy Clare will headline the  stage. Children will also have the opportunity to take part in a meet and greet with Dorothy after the show.

A range of festival favourites are set to make their return, including the popular Italian car and bike display.  is back at the St Albans church grounds, while  is the perfect spot to enjoy a drink and listen to live music on First Avenue. Over 160 market stalls will run along Great North Road on Sunday and roving performers will provide entertainment for the whole family.

Don’t forget to enter the #ferradolci  for the chance to win incredible prizes. Simply upload an original photo of your favourite Italian dessert, tag  and use the hashtags #ferradolci and #ferragosto2016. Entries close at 11.59pm on Monday, 22 August.

Ferragosto is on Great North Road, Five Dock on Sunday, 21 August from 10am-4pm.

Ferragosto is brought to you by the City of Canada Bay alongside Presenting Partner, Chemist Warehouse and major sponsors Canterbury BMW, Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre, Club Five Dock RSL, Multicultural NSW, Coles Five Dock, Nine Network, Fraser Motorcycles, Canada Bay Club, AMR Motors, Suez, Italianicious Magazine and Inner West Courier. Ferragosto 2016 is also proudly supported by Sports Car World, Walk on Water and Smile, Cremeria De Luca and Adshel.