Italian festival, LisAmore coming to the Lismore Turf Club on June 18.

Formerly known as Piazza in the Park, the new name and the new venue will welcome locals and visitors to the city on Sunday, June 18, from 10am - 3pm for a wide range of outdoor activities and familiar tastes and sounds of Italy.

Spoil yourself with an array of treats from Italian market stalls, pasta, pizza, Prosecco, and delicious desserts. There will be dancing, tug-o-war and displays of Italian cars and bikes for all ages. Fifteen Ferraris will be coming down from Queensland to share their passion for the iconic vehicles.

The event acknowledges the long-standing connection between Lismore and two friendship cities in northern Italy. It recognises the settlers from that area who continue to make a valuable contribution to the region's cultural diversity and heritage.

The free family fun day will see an active Kids Space, Italian language classes, the popular entertainer Domenico and his Latin Mafia Band for toe tapping good vibes, tarantella dance workshops for young and old led by Serena Joy, and fun and games led by Antonio Mazzella and his colourful characters all over the parkland.

Organisers are taking waste management seriously and encourage guests to explore Waste World on site to help make the day out a sustainable adventure. Bring a picnic set or blankets, with tables and chairs available.

There will also be a series of fun activities in the city's CBD on Saturday, June 17. An accordion master class, led by Domenico, at the Conservatorium will encourage the participants to get out on the streets afterwards. A free Commedia del arte drama workshop for all ages will be held in Spinks Park, and John Barnes from New Italy will give a presentation on the descendants of New Italy and how they survived a harrowing journey from north Italy to the region in 1880.

This year's Enchanted Windows explores The Gates of Renewal theme, where cafe owners are invited to dress their stores with an Italian theme. Sponsored by the Lismore Friendship Festival and the Lismore Lantern Parade, Enchanted Windows will be window shopping with a twist.