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Italian Week Ferrari Festival

Web Site: www.italianweekottawa.com/
June 19-21, 2009

No one knows how to celebrate like the Italians. This being the annual celebration of Italian Culture in Ottawa, you're sure to have a great time, and a taste of 'la dolce vita' (the sweet life!) Join us on Preston Street. In the evenings, from 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday, Preston Street closes to traffic, and opens the whole street to pedestrians, buskers, artists, musicians, and sidewalk cafe's. Sunday the street closes at noon for the Little Italy Bike Race which starts at 1:00 pm. and runs until 5:00 pm. For the full program please visit the website at www.italianweekottawa.com

Schedule of Events

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FREE admission for most events. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the BIA office, 613-231-2815.

Friday, June 19, 2009

• 8:00am - 4:00pm
  Track Dat @ Calabogie Motorsports Park
  Interested in seeing the Ferrari's run on a real track, then you are invited to come out and see the FCA members track their cars. Admission is FREE! - See you at Calabogie!
  Location:  Calabogie Motorsports Park
• 6:00pm - 11:00pm
  Preston Street Ferrari Display
  Cars will be parked on the street for you viewing pleasure. Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of Italian Week and sample the many fine restaurants along the closed "Corse Italia"

Saturday, June 20, 2009

• 11:30am - 12:30pm
  Italian Car Parade
  Come early to Preston Street so you can get a good spot to watch over 100 Italian cars as they drive the parade route.
  Location: Preston Street
• 12:30pm - 2:00pm
  Dow Honda Concourse Paddock Display
  Come to DOW Honda on Carling Avenue and see all the Ferrari's parked on display. Vote for your favourite Ferrari for the 2nd Annual Peoples Choice Award!
  Location: Dow Honda on Carling Avenue
• 2:30 -
  Scotiabank Auto Demonstration Zone
  Come out and see the Ferraris and their friends stretch their legs on Carling Avenue. Again this year we will have the Kart Club and Atlantic F4 race cars. If you like Ferraris and enjoy the street sound of high performance engine then mark this day on your calendar. Better yet, why not grab a lunch at one of the many fine restaurants on Preston Street and enjoy the sights and sounds of Ferrari.
• 6:00pm- 11:00pm
  Preston Street Ferrari Display
  Cars will be parked on the street for you viewing pleasure. Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of Italian Week and sample the many fine restaurants along the closed "Corse Italia"
• 6:00pm- 11:00pm
  FCA Ottawa Gala Dinner and Fashion Show
  Come see the latest designs by Canadian designer Richard Robinson and join host Stuntman Stu for an evening of Ferraris and fashion! Tickets are $75.00 (with part of the proceeds to Villa Marconi) and are available until Thursday June 18th, 2009.
  Call Joes Ierullo at St.Anthony's Soccer Club Italia (613-233-1083) to purchase and pick up your tickets there.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

• 9:00am - 11:00am
  Charity Ferrari Dream Ride for Villa Marconi
  Here's your chance to take a ride in a Ferrari, support a good cause and receive a Ferrari Festival poster too! Limited tickets are available at $50 each on Preston Street while they last, or call Domenic Ricci of Villa Marconi @ 613-727-6201 #5252 to arrange purchase.
  Location: CIBC-Preston Street & Carling Ave.
• 11:30am -
  Villa Marconi Father's Day Luncheon
  Join us @ Villa Marconi (1026 Baseline Rd) for a Father's Day Luncheon and get a final look at the Ferraris! Tickets are $25 and are available by contacting Domenic Ricci of Villa Marconi @ 613-727-6201 #5252
  Location: 1026 Baseline Rd

Visit www.fcaottawa.com for full registration & further information