Meet the Team
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Michelle Loielo
Co-Founder
Owner of Unica Cucina e Caffè in Capel Sound, where she’s spent nine years sharing authentic Southern Italian flavours and community spirit. Daughter of Calabrese immigrants and mother of three, she’s on a mission to bring the tambourine-driven magic of Riace’s street festivals to the Mornington Peninsula. -
Blake Ryan
Marketing Manager
With a deep passion for Italian culture and cuisine, he leads the Mornington Peninsula Italian Festival’s digital marketing across social media, email and online channels. Working alongside the Festa team, he crafts campaigns that celebrate authentic Italian food, music and community spirit.
Why the Festa came to life.
We had a huge desire to celebrate the community, culture, and traditions of our childhood, adulthood, and day-to-day life with the Italian collective, along with the Mornington Peninsula community and everyone who loves everything about Italy, being Italian, and Italianity.
Contact the Team
Got a burning question about tickets, food stalls, volunteering, or partnerships? Drop us a line and our friendly festival crew will get back to you pronto.