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Pizzafest set to roll June 1

April 22, 2024

Seven Petrolia pizza joints are banding together for the 11th annual Pizzafest.

The Town of Petrolia announced Friday the event is set for Victoria Park June 1. It runs from noon to 7 pm and will feature slices from Bud’s Family Pizza, Dominos Pizza, Godfathers Pizza, Johnny G’s Premium Pizza, Petrolia Pizza & Subs, Pizza Hut, and Wise Guys Inc.

The price of the slices will remain at $2.50, despite rising costs.

There will be live music at the event as well including The Fischer Lovatt Duo, followed by BREN – the
incredible one-man band, Speed Wobble and then closing the evening – Full Disclosure.

A portion of the revenue from the event goes to support the Petrolia Community Foundation.

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