The Big Apple: Sorrento Cheese Festival

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Entry from June 16, 2006

Sorrento Cheese Festival

New York has an annual Italian Cheesse Festival on Mulberry Street.

http://www.gothamgazette.com/events/
June 17, 2006
Sorrento Cheese Festival
The annual cheese festival in Little Italy features street performers, game booths, and food.

Mulberry Street between Broome and Canal
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Cost: Free
Posted By: Gotham Gazette

http://cityguide.aol.com/newyork/entertainment/venue.adp?page=detailSummary&id=94620&layer=venues
06/18
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2:00PM (Free)

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2:00PM (Free)

07/01
Tuttorosso Pasta Eating Contest: Sorrento Cheese Festival
2:00PM (Free)

07/29
Mario Lanza Vocal Competition: Sorrento Cheese Festival
2:00PM (Free)

07/30
Mario Lanza Vocal Competition: Sorrento Cheese Festival
2:00PM (Free)

08/12
Anna Moffo Vocal Competition: Sorrento Cheese Festival
2:00PM (Free)

08/13
Anna Moffo Vocal Competition: Sorrento Cheese Festival
2:00PM (Free)

09/02
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2:00PM (Free)

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Posted by Barry Popik
Food Festivals • (0) Comments • Friday, June 16, 2006 • Permalink