The Italian Association’s ninth Italian Festival is back in Scottsdale with the theme of “La Strada del Vino,” the street of wine, on October 19th, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and October 20th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old Town Scottsdale Waterfront! This year’s festival will feature 30-plus wines from different regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Veneto and Sicily. Indulge your senses in a captivating experience filled with authentic Italian cuisine from over 12 restaurant vendors, artisan goods and lively entertainment from Italian musicians and bands. For the first time, the Italian Festival is offering an exclusive V.I.P. pre-sale package for a limited time where attendants can access the festival and get a personal Italian Association wine glass and seven wine-tasting tickets for $39. After the pre-sale ends, the V.I.P. package will be $65 with five wine-tasting tickets. General admission tickets are also on pre-sale for $15 online and will be $25 at the door. Experience Italy for a weekend right here in Arizona!