ciao amici, benvenuti
The Fredericksburg Este Association nurtures friendship and cultural understanding between Fredericksburg and its sister city, Este, Italy, through exchanges,
programs and events.
LATEST NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Pizza Palooza 2025 is Saturday, September 20, in Market Square
Enjoy pizza, beer, and good music at Pizza Palooza on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The fundraiser for Fredericksburg’s Italian Sister Cities association will take place in Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg from 5–9 p.m., and music by Timbre will feature plenty of hits from the ’70s and ’80s.
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Admission is $2 cash. Credit cards will be accepted for all other purchases: Beer is $5 a can and Italian wines are $5 a pour; soft drinks and water are also available, as well as gelato, or Italian ice cream, from Anita’s Cafe & Dessert Bar.
The highlight of the evening is the $1-a-slice pizza. Attendees will be given a chip at admission to use when voting for their favorite pizza. The winner of this popular vote will be awarded the People’s Choice Award in this “battle of the pizzas.”
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The event is presented by the Fredericksburg-Este Association, and Hilldrup Transfer & Storage is the title sponsor of the evening. Other sponsors are radio station B101.5, Atlantic Union Bank, Bodyworks Gym, Brian Schobel Accounting, Edward Jones Investing, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, Lewis Insurance Associates, and The Title Professionals.
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These local firms and individuals are recognized for their civic responsibility in supporting Pizza Palooza 2025!
Become a Member of the Fredericksburg-Este Association
Download Application Here
Individual – $25.00
Family – $35.00
Sustaining – $100.00
Fredericksburg-Este Conversational Italian Get-Togethers
In July, the Fredericksburg-Este Association organized conversational Italian get-togethers to help beginners learn the language and allow others to improve their knowledge of Italian. A good time was enjoyed by all as they enjoyed good company and delicious Italian food and wine.
Vuoi parlare italiano? There are two opportunities: dinner (to accommodate those who work during the day) or lunch. The dinners will be held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. and the lunches on the third Thursday of the month at noon. Everyone is welcome, no matter how much or little they may speak Italian.
For more information, please contact Jackie Boice at jacklynboice@gmail.com or (540) 891-2814.
Fredericksburg and Este: Much in Common
Population of Fredericksburg: 19,000
60 miles from Washington, DC
Near large body of water
Historically Rich, and actively involved in
Preserving Heritage
Active Arts Community: Painting, Weaving, Photography, Ceramics
Nearby Wineries and Farming
Restaurants, Tourism, Festivals
Light Manufacturing and Small Businesses
Successful Sister City Involvement
Population of Este: 17,000
60 miles from Venice
Near large body of water
Historically Rich, and actively involved in Preserving Heritage
Active Arts Community: Photography, Ceramics
Wineries and Agricultural Heritage
Restaurants, Tourism, Festivals
Light Manufacturing and Small Businesses
Successful Sister City Involvement
The Fred-Este Blog
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