NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Pizza City Fest is excited to announce that Early Bird tickets are now available for Pizza City Fest Nashville, set to take place on October 19 and 20, 2024, at First Horizon Park in Downtown Nashville. This two-day event will offer pizza enthusiasts an exceptional opportunity to sample a diverse array of pizzas from the region’s top pizzerias.
Attendees can enjoy unlimited pizza from premier pizza artisans, all in one central location. The event will celebrate the unique pizza landscape of the Southeastern U.S., showcasing the talents of pizza makers from cities such as St. Louis, Birmingham, Louisville, and Memphis. Commercial Marra Forni electric ovens will be set up along the Warning Track at the ball field, allowing pizza makers to bake live throughout the event.
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The festival is curated by Emmy and 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter Steve Dolinsky. In addition to the extensive list of participating pizzerias, the event will feature chefs, authors, and experts who will share their knowledge and passion for pizza through panel discussions and demonstrations.
“We’re thrilled to be in Nashville for our fifth Pizza City Fest!” said Steve Dolinsky. “The pizza scene in the Southeast continues to heat up, and we’ve curated a diverse lineup of notable pizzas to showcase various styles, including Detroit, Chicago deep-dish, tavern style, Sicilian, Neapolitan, and Roman. Every pizza at the event will be baked and served straight from the oven.”
New to this year’s festival, given its Nashville location, will be live bands each day at 4 p.m., as well as performances by pizza acrobat Luigi Primo.
The official charitable partner for Pizza City Fest Nashville is The Nashville Food Project, a community food initiative that promotes urban agriculture, meal preparation, and food sharing. They will handle recycling and composting of leftover ingredients after each day of the festival.
Ticket Information:
Early Bird tickets are available for $69 until August 18th, after which regular tickets will be $89. VIP tickets are $139 now and will increase to $169 on August 19th, offering early admission, reserved seating, a dedicated bar, restrooms, and a swag bag. Two-day tickets are also available at a discounted rate. All tickets include unlimited pizza, salads, snacks, sweets, demos, panel discussions, and live music. Drinks will be available for purchase. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.pizzacityfest.com.
Participating Pizzerias and Schedule:
The event will feature a wide array of pizzerias and bakers on both days. Some of the notable participants on Saturday, October 19th, include 312 Pizza Co, Bella Napoli, and Goodfellas from Chattanooga, TN. On Sunday, October 20th, participants include Bar Vetti from Louisville, Camacho’s Famous from Clarksville, and Pizza Grace from Birmingham.
Panel discussions and demos will cover topics such as dough preparation and making pizza at home, featuring experts like Paulie Gee from Brooklyn, NY, and Joe Carlucci from Madison, AL. The event will also include book signings and live music performances throughout each day.
About Pizza City Fest:
Pizza City Fest was founded in 2022 by Steve Dolinsky, a highly acclaimed food reporter. The festival aims to showcase regional pizza artisans, educate the public on making great pizza at home, and give back to the community through charitable partnerships. The inaugural event in Chicago brought together 40 top pizza makers for two days of pizza making and appreciation.
About The Greatest Show Events:
PCF Nashville will be produced by The Greatest Show Events, an event production company based in Nashville. Founded by Tara Chasteen, the company specializes in event management, destination management, and site management.
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