Festa Monsoretana

1926 – 2026

A historic display table carefully arranged inside a modest community hall: aged black-and-white photographs in simple dark wood frames, vintage suitcases with worn leather straps, old ship tickets, and a faded fabric banner embroidered with “Monsoreto – Australia 1926”. The table stands on polished timber flooring, with neutral cream walls and a discreet Australian flag folded on a side stand. Diffused overhead lighting creates even illumination and soft shadows, emphasizing textures and patina. Photographic realism from an eye-level, three-quarter angle, with a moderate depth of field that keeps all key objects in focus. The atmosphere is respectful, nostalgic, and documentary, capturing a century of Monsoretani migration history for the Festa Monsoretana website.

Festa Monsoretana

Celebrating one hundred years of Monsoreta tradition, faith, and community in Australia at Reggio Calabria Club.

Get in touch

For venue directions, parking details, or group bookings, contact the Festa committee at Reggio Calabria Club, Melbourne.

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Menu

Banquet

Centenary Feast Antipasto

Shared Calabrian starters to open the banquet.

Indulge in our Centenary Festa Banquet, a generous shared table featuring handmade antipasti, fresh seafood from the Strait of Messina, slow-braised meats, and rustic vegetable sides, just as Monsoretani families have served at celebrations for generations.

Nonna’s Lasagne

Slow-baked pasta sheets, rich meat ragù.

Savour classic Monsoretana favourites such as maccarruni al ferretto with rich goat ragu, crispy zeppole, stuffed eggplant, and seasonal salads, all prepared with traditional recipes lovingly passed down from 1926 to today.

Calabrian Sausage

Grilled house sausage with peppers, onions, rustic bread.

$24

Torta di Nonna

Classic custard tart with pine nuts.

$10

Grilled Vegetables

Grilled eggplant, zucchini, peppers, oregano oil.

$18

Porchetta Platter

Herb-roasted pork, crackling, fennel, festa-style potatoes.

Complete your Festa experience with a dessert spread of pignolata, cannoli filled to order, taralli dolci, and espresso, paired with regional wines carefully selected to honour the flavours of Montauro and Reggio Calabria.

Seafood Linguine

Crisp fried chicken with lemon, Calabrian spices.

$30

Festa Arancini

Crisp rice balls, ragu, mozzarella, peas.

$22

Mixed Olives

Chilli-dressed green beans, olives, and toasted almonds.

$14

Cannoli

Crisp pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta.

$12

Services

Parking

On-site free parking with dedicated Festa signage and attendants to guide you on arrival and departure.

Convenient car parking beside Reggio Calabria Club, including signed accessible bays close to the main Festa entrance.

Access

Step-free entry, accessible restrooms, and reserved seating are available; please speak with volunteers for any additional assistance.

Wheelchair-friendly paths, ramps, and elevator access ensure guests of all ages and abilities can participate comfortably.

Children

Supervised kids’ area with games, craft tables, and quiet corners so families can enjoy the celebration together.

Family-focused entertainment including face painting, traditional games, and story time introducing kids to Monsoreta’s heritage.

Support

Community information desk offering program guides, lost-and-found, first aid directions, and bilingual volunteers in Italian and English.

Friendly volunteers answer questions, share program highlights, and connect visitors with Monsoretani associations across Melbourne and regional Victoria.