IMSMC Pangallo Experience

On Saturday the 21st of August, on a winter’s day that felt almost like summer — truly a beautiful, spring‑like burst of weather — 45 IMSMC members, family, and friends enjoyed the Pangallo Experience of 2026.

Our meeting place was Thornleigh McDonald’s, and at 11:30 am the masses made their way onto the M1 motorway bound for Cessnock. Waves and honks were plentiful along our route! After stopping at the Twin Servos on the M1, we continued on to Pangallo, where homemade salami, olives, Italian‑style bread, limoncello, and wine were sampled and purchased.

Our Saturday night began as the first bus shuttled the 45 participants to Pangallo Estate.

And then out came the food: homemade salami, olives, fresh nuts, home‑prepared pizza and other condiments, followed soon after by a plentiful serving of pasta and pork ribs, followed by Italian sausages and salad. The famous Campisi bread was served — a huge thank you to Tony Campisi, who was baking from 4 am on Saturday morning! Desserts were plentiful, as the ever‑trusty bakers of our Club provided homemade goodies, the perfect digestive.

The famous Pangallo campfire kept everyone warm as we shared laughs and dancing.

The sign of a great night is that it goes by ever so quickly.

A huge thank you to the staff, management, and cooks of Pangallo. An unforgettable experience! Thank you to all who made it an unforgettable night.

Viva Pangallo!