{"id":431283,"date":"2026-08-13T01:34:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T01:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/431283\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T01:34:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T01:34:08","slug":"this-free-summer-italian-festival-is-taking-over-helms-avenue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/431283\/","title":{"rendered":"This free summer Italian festival is taking over Helms Avenue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/spaghetti-1-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"This free Italian festival is taking over Helms Avenue with a summer celebration to honor Ferragosto this weekend\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCourtesy of @pasta_sisters<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need a plane ticket to experience a taste of Italy <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/summer-bucket-list-los-angeles\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/summer-bucket-list-los-angeles\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">this summer! <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Saturday, August 15 from 1 to 6 p.m., Helms Avenue will transform into an Italian-inspired piazza. The celebration will honor Ferragosto, one of Italy\u2019s most beloved summer holidays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guests can enjoy live music, Italian food and drinks, family activities, artisan demonstrations, and more. The celebration is being hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/helmsdesigndistrict\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/helmsdesigndistrict\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Helms<\/a> with friends at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pasta_sisters\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pasta_sisters\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_2\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Pasta Sisters.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What to expect at Ferragosto at Helms<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will be plenty to see and do throughout the afternoon. Live music and a DJ will keep things lively. Italian food and drink vendors will also line Helms Avenue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to learn how to make pasta, Pasta Sisters will host tortellino-rolling lessons. Guests can learn how to make the classic Italian stuffed pasta.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orto Farms will showcase heirloom Italian produce. Sogno Toscano will offer tastings of cheese, salumi, and olive oil. You can also grab a drink at the Father\u2019s Office beer garden. Specialty cocktails will be available as well.<\/p>\n<p>Family-friendly fun<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The celebration will have plenty for kids and families. Fondazione Italia will host crafts, story time, and dance-alongs. These activities are designed to introduce guests to Italian culture in a fun way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will also be an immersive multimedia installation from Studio Dream Factory.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget the gelato<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No Italian summer celebration would be complete without coffee and gelato!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caff\u00e8 Luxxe will bring its \u201cespressSUV\u201d pop-up espresso bar. Guests can stop by for an Italian-style caffeine fix. Dolcenero will also be serving gelato.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s an extra treat for new L.A. Material subscribers. The first 500 new subscribers will receive a complimentary scoop of Dolcenero gelato.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Saturday, August 15 from 1\u20136 p.m.<br \/>Where: Helms Avenue, Los Angeles<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Courtesy of @pasta_sisters You don\u2019t need a plane ticket to experience a taste of Italy this summer! 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