News Summary
The Boston Pizza Festival is back at City Hall Plaza this summer, showcasing over 30 pizzerias from the region and beyond. Scheduled for June 21 and 22, attendees can enjoy a variety of pizza options, interactive demonstrations, live music, and more. A new ticketing system offers pre-admission tickets with complimentary slices, ensuring a fun and flavorful experience for pizza lovers of all ages.
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The Boston Pizza Festival is set to return this summer at City Hall Plaza, offering enthusiasts a delightful weekend filled with diverse culinary experiences. Scheduled for June 21 and 22, the festival will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, featuring over 30 pizzerias from Greater Boston, New England, and international guests.
Festival attendees will enjoy a rich selection of pizza options, with notable participants such as Sally’s Apizza from New Haven, Connecticut, as well as “Pizza a Vico”, hailing from the picturesque Sorrento Peninsula in Italy. This year’s festival aims to highlight both local favorites and esteemed international pizzerias, making it a unique event for food lovers.
Adding to the festival’s appeal, attendees can participate in an interactive pizza-making demonstration hosted by The Dough Connection, ensuring that the culinary fun extends beyond just eating. Live music and various forms of entertainment will also be integrated into the festival’s schedule, contributing to a lively atmosphere for families and pizza lovers alike.
To enhance the festival experience, beverages will be provided by Peroni, with a selection of wines available from 19 Crimes. This ensures that guests can enjoy complementary drink options alongside their pizza tastings.
This year, the Boston Pizza Festival has introduced a new ticketing system. Interested attendees can purchase a $10 pre-admission ticket that guarantees entry to the festival, along with two complimentary slices of pizza with any topping. Guests who decide to buy tickets on-site during the event will see an increased cost of $15 per person. Further enhancing the experience, additional slice packages will be available for purchase, including “The Love Triangle” offering three slices and “The Whole Fam” providing a full ten slices.
As the festival approaches, organizers express their pride in showcasing both local and regional pizzerias alongside some of the best offerings from Italy. The event promises to create a fun and flavorful environment that appeals to food lovers of all ages.
Overall, the Boston Pizza Festival invites everyone to indulge in the taste and joy of pizza, promising an exciting weekend filled with flavor, entertainment, and community spirit. With an emphasis on variety and quality, this year’s event is sure to delight both pizza veterans and newcomers alike.
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Additional Resources
- Boston 25 News
- Wikipedia: Pizza
- MassLive
- Google Search: Boston Pizza Festival
- Boston Uncovered
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Pizza
- WROR
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