The Long Table Dinner Series: Festival delle Sagre

Two unforgettable evenings inspired by Italy’s most celebrated festivals.

Some of life’s best moments happen around a long table.

A bottle of wine passed from hand to hand. Music drifting through warm evening air. The glow of candlelight beneath twinkling lights. Conversations that linger long after the last course has been served.

This summer and fall, Fat Ox invites you to experience The Long Table Series—a collection of immersive open-air dinners inspired by two of Italy’s most iconic festivals. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, each evening pairs regional Italian cuisine with live music, mountain sunsets, exceptional wines, and the timeless joy of gathering together.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply embracing the beauty of the season, these are dinners designed to be remembered.

Festival delle Sagre

Italy’s Festival of Festivals

September 11th | Live Music

Each September, the rolling hills of Piedmont come alive for Festival delle Sagre, affectionately known throughout Italy as The Festival of Festivals. Entire villages transform into one enormous open-air dining room as local cooks, winemakers, farmers, and artisans come together to celebrate regional traditions.

Long communal tables stretch through the streets. Neighbours become friends. Visitors are welcomed like family. Every dish tells the story of the region it comes from.

Inspired by this extraordinary celebration, our September Long Table Dinner embraces the rich flavours and comforting traditions of Northern Italy.

Event Details

• $119 (plus tax & gratuity
• Includes Dinner & Welcome Cocktail
• Wine Pairing Available for $49pp
• Welcome Reception: 7:00 pm
• Dinner Seated: 7:30 pm

Menu Highlights

• Beef tartare
• Vitello Tonnato
• Roasted carrot risotto
• Alberta short rib
• Chocolate Bonet dessert

Expect an evening of warm hospitality, live music, incredible food, and shared conversation beneath the glow of string lights as the mountains provide the perfect backdrop.

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Ravello Festival

August 11th
Join us at one beautifully set communal table as live music fills the patio and the sun sets behind the mountains. Inspired by the fresh flavours of Southern Italy, Chef Joe has created a menu celebrating the Mediterranean coast.

Learn More About the Ravello Festival

Gather Around the Table

The Long Table Series isn’t simply about dinner.

It’s about slowing down.

It’s about celebrating the Italian tradition of bringing people together through food, music, and hospitality.

It’s about watching the sun disappear behind the mountains while another bottle of wine is opened and another story is shared.

Join us for two unforgettable evenings where the spirit of Italy meets the beauty of Banff.

Live Music • Regional Italian Menus • Long Table Dining • Mountain Sunsets • Limited Seating