# Calabria food festivals 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/calabria-food-festivals-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-04T17:04:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In July 2026 Calabria announced that it would host the fifth edition of the Scirubetta International Artisan Gelato Festival in September and serve as the first guest region of Eurochocolate 2026 in November, positioning the region as a showcase for its agri‑food specialties.

In early August, the region followed up with two major enogastronomic events. The 10th Fiera delle Eccellenze Calabresi in Belvedere Marittimo (8‑9 August) featured over 30 local food and drink producers, market stalls, tasting workshops and cultural activities. A few days earlier, the “Il Gusto dell’Eccellenza” awards in Corigliano‑Rossano (6 August) honored chefs, pastry makers and beverage makers, with a jury that included festival president Angelo Musolino. These fairs highlighted Calabria’s regional products and built momentum for the upcoming gelato festival and Eurochocolate participation.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: Calabria hosts food excellence fairs showcasing regional producers

In August 2026 Calabria held the 10th Fiera delle Eccellenze Calabresi in Belvedere Marittimo and the third Il Gusto dell’Eccellenza awards in Corigliano‑Rossano, celebrating regional food producers, chefs and

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calabria-hosts-food-excellence-fairs-showcasing-regional-producers

### 2026-07-20: Calabria to host Scirubetta gelato festival and be Eurochocolate 2026 guest region

Reggio Calabria's Scirubetta gelato festival returns Sep 12‑15, 2026 with 34 international masters; Calabria will also serve as guest region at Eurochocolate 2026 in Perugia, showcasing local food and tourism.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calabria-to-host-scirubetta-gelato-festival-and-be-eurochocolate-2026-guest-region

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Cite as: Calabria food festivals 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/calabria-food-festivals-2026