June 15th, 2026Swiss Italian Festa

The Hepburn Spring Swiss Italian Festa, to be held in October, is looking for amicis – or festival friends or sponsors.
The Festa is a not-for-profit community organisation, overseen by a dedicated volunteer committee. The committee’s aim is to make the Festa accessible, inclusive, educational and community-driven. To do this, it relies on the generous support of local businesses, individuals, and regional partners.
Support will help: provide free cultural and educational programming; fund art supplies for local schools and the lantern parade; engage performers, artists and historians; keep the Festa vibrant, affordable and authentic; and promote Hepburn Shire’s cultural tourism.
Join as a Festa Amici for $100 and be recognised as a “Friend of the Festa” online and in the program. As well, you will receive a limited edition Swiss Italian Festa 2026 Poster, signed by the artist.
Become a Bronze Amici for $500 and have your logo on the program and materials, two ticketed event passes of your choice and a limited edition Swiss Italian Festa 2026 t-shirt or tote bag.
For Silver Amicis, for $2500, you receive your logo on all advertising, media and materials, a VIP launch invite, four ticketed event passes of your choice and a limited edition Swiss Italian Festa 2026 t-shirt and tote bag.
Finally, become a Gold Amici for $5000 and receive event naming rights, VIP recognition, advertising, branding and speaking opportunities along with complimentary access for two to all ticketed events with a ;imited edition Swiss Italian Festa 2026 poster, t-shirt and tote bag.
All Gold, Silver and Bronze Amicis are recognised across social media, website, signage, and media outreach.

History
The early Swiss Italian settlers came from both sides of the Swiss Italian border, particularly the Italian-speaking Swiss cantons of Ticino and Grisons, and the northern Italian provinces of Piedmont and Lombardy.