# Artisanal food festivals in Genoa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/artisanal-food-festivals-in-genoa
> Updated: 2026-10-12T06:00:00.000Z. Sources: 46. Developments: 2.

Genoa has hosted a series of artisanal food and cultural festivals aimed at celebrating local heritage and craftsmanship.

In late September, the inaugural Fugassa Festival at Porto Antico drew approximately 10,000 visitors to celebrate Genovese focaccia. The event featured bakers from Liguria and several other Italian regions, offering tastings, educational talks, and workshops.

Following this, the Museo Diocesano scheduled the ‘Gelato, Cioccolato e Caffè d’Autore’ festival for mid-October. This event focuses on master gelato makers, chocolatiers, and coffee roasters, incorporating historical elements such as 19th-century machinery and live demonstrations to connect the city’s cultural identity with its productive expertise.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Cultural and gastronomic festivals scheduled across Italy and Belgium

A series of cultural and gastronomic festivals are set for October 2026, including the World Chocolate Masters in Antwerp and various regional food and film events across Italy.

33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/genoa-museo-diocesano-to-host-artisanal-food-and-craft-festival

### 2026-09-26: Fugassa Festival draws 10,000 visitors to Genoa's Porto Antico

The first Fugassa Festival in Genoa's Porto Antico attracted nearly 10,000 visitors and saw over a ton of focaccia consumed during its two-day celebration of culinary tradition.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/genoa-fugassa-festival-draws-10000-visitors-to-porto-antico

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