The experience

Six ways to spend the day.

From the first scoop to the last giveaway draw — here’s everything happening in the hall.

Overhead view of the busy festival hall
Gelato pans and gelato pops in a display case
01
Gelato Avenue

Gelato tasting

Dozens of flavours from Italian and local makers, scooped fresh all day.

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Chef serving gelato to a crowd of visitors
02
Italian Pavilion

Live gelato making

Watch Italian-trained chefs churn, fold and serve gelato at the partner pavilion.

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Children playing air hockey in the family zone
03
Family Zone

Kids’ play zone

Air hockey, ride-ons and arcade tables, with a lounge for parents beside it.

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Kids playing table games beside a mascot
04
All around the hall

Mascots & photo moments

Meet the festival mascots and grab a picture at every branded corner.

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Visitors at the Duromina Coffee booth
05
Coffee Row

Coffee corner

Ethiopian coffee roasters pour the perfect partner to a scoop of gelato.

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Visitors pedalling smoothie bikes
06
Fresh Lane

Pedal-powered smoothies

Hop on a blender bike and pedal your own fruit smoothie into the cup.

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A day at Dono

Daily rhythm.

Indicative schedule — the final programme is published closer to the festival.

  1. Doors openGrab your first scoop before the crowds.
  2. Live gelato makingItalian chefs churn fresh batches at the Pavilion.
  3. Mascot paradeKids meet the mascots around the hall.
  4. MasterclassTasting-pass holders learn the craft from the pros.
  5. Giveaway drawWinners announced on the main stage (last day).

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