Ducati’s 100th Anniversary: Celebration at the Italian Consulate in SF

Cent'anni di Ducati: festeggiamo insieme!Celebrate 100 Years of Ducati (1926–2026): A Century Made of Seconds

Join us at the Italian Consulate General in San Francisco for a historic evening celebrating 100 years of iconic Italian engineering, design, and riding passion. Bring your friends and family to share stories, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and toast a century of speed and style.

When & Where

Saturday, November 14, 5:00–8:00 PM

Italian Consulate General, 2151 Broadway, San Francisco, CA

Entry Requirements

Expect a security check at the entrance. Please bring valid ID or kindly show your Luma QR code.

All ages welcome. Guests under 21 will not be served alcohol.

Special Guest

Italian Consulate General: Massimo Carnelos (Consul General), Leonardo Nasi (Commercial Attaché), and staff

Ducati North America: Angelo Pietrosanti (CFO) and Marcela Palma-Barahona (Community & Network Marketing Manager)

Golden Gate Ducati Club: Sandro Reis (President), leadership, and members

Northern California Ducati Official Clubs: Bay Area DOC, Desmo of Silicon Valley, Ducati Midnight Club, DOC Sacramento

Munroe Motors: Andy Goebel (General Manager) and team

AGV-Dainese USA: Rebecca Bartels (SF Store Manager)

GoPro: Matt Feddersen (Development Leader)

CRAVE Italy: Samantha Ferro (Founder, Executive Producer & Host)

L'Italo Americano and La Stampa USA newspapers: Serena Perfetto

Schedule

5:00 PM: Arrival and welcome drinks

5:30 PM: Opening remarks

6:00 PM: Food, networking, and Ducati motorcycle showcase

6:15: GoPro and AGV-Dainese showcase

7:00 PM: 100th Anniversary cake cutting

7:30 PM: Raffle and commemorative swag

8:00 PM: Baci e abbracci (farewell)

What's Included

Exclusive venue access and drinks courtesy of the Italian Consulate

Italian appetizers and Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza by Maurizio & Filomena Florese of Steps of Rome Trattoria

Gelato Italiano Originale by Guido and Teresa Mastropaolo of GIO Gelati

100th Anniversary Italian-style crema & panna cake

Italian and local wines by Emma from Biondivino, Lorenzo from La Famiglia Scarpone and David from Capo Isetta.

Ducati motorcycle exhibition and official gear showcase by Munroe Motors

Commemorative gift, stickers, and raffle entry

Photo and video will be available after the event

Raffle PrizesItems from AGV-Dainese, Golden Gate Ducati, GoPro and Munroe Motors.

Parking & Transport

Motorcycles: reserved parking right in front of the Consulate

Cars: street parking on Broadway, or nearby garages: 2100 Webster Garage (2100 Webster St), Union Street Plaza Garage (2001 Union St), and Medical Center Parking (2401 Clay St)

Rideshare is strongly recommended if you plan to drink.

Dress CodeSmart casual to cocktail attire. Riding gear, jeans with a jacket, and suits are all welcome. Part of the event takes place in the garden, so bring a warm layer.

TicketsTickets are non-refundable, since all proceeds fund the event's operating costs (net of platform fees). Can't make it? Your ticket is transferable: just email us with your guest's full name by November the 13th.

Ride ResponsiblyIf you drink, don't ride or drive. Please use public transit, rideshare, or a designated driver.

Organizers

Fabio Beffumo - Golden Gate Ducati VP

Sandro Reis - Golden Gate Ducati President

Web Links

Institution

Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco

Ducati world

Ducati

Golden Gate Ducati

Munroe Motors

Gears

Dainese San Francisco

GoPro

Food and wine

Steps of Rome Trattoria

La Famiglia Scarpone

Capoisetta

Biondivino

Media

CRAVE Italy

La Stampa USA

L'Italo Americano