The Italian Association of Arizona will host its ninth annual Italian Festival with the theme La Strada del Vino at Old Town Scottsdale Waterfront highlighting Italian culture in the Arizona community. The two-day festival will start on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and end on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“La Strada del Vino means, ‘the street of wine,’” said Italian Association President Mickey Rao. “We’re delighted to bring over 30-plus wines from different regions of Italy with even more new vendors and entertainment to this year’s festival.”