# Italian olive oil festivals 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-olive-oil-festivals-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-07T08:00:49.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. In early August 2026, several Italian towns staged festivals that highlighted regional olive‑oil heritage and local cuisine. On 6 August, the Naturium cultural project in Montepaone, Calabria showcased the certified organic extra‑virgin olive oil “Vadulatu” from the Scuteri family and launched the 25th National Stocco Festival, a three‑day programme celebrating Calabrian culinary tradition and music. Two days later, Casalnuovo in Puglia hosted the sixth “Merenda nell’Oliveta” festival on 8 August, featuring the DOP “Dauno” extra‑virgin olive oil, traditional dishes such as chickpeas and pancotto, and live performances. The event was promoted as a way to preserve the town’s history, combat depopulation and boost quality‑based tourism. Together, these festivals illustrate a coordinated effort across Italian regions to promote olive‑oil culture, support local producers, and attract visitors during the summer season. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Casalnuovo, Italy hosts Merenda nell’Oliveta olive festival on Aug 8 Casalnuovo, Italy, will hold the sixth “Merenda nell’Oliveta” olive festival on 8 August 2026, featuring DOP Dauno oil, traditional dishes, music, and mayor Pasquale Codianni’s push for tourism and depopulation 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/casalnuovo-italy-hosts-merenda-nelloliveta-olive-festival-on-aug-8 ### 2026-08-05: Calabria Highlights Organic Olive Oil and 25th Stocco Festival in Summer Food Celebrations Calabria’s summer food events spotlight the Scuteri family’s certified organic olive oil “Vadulatu” in Montepaone and launch the 25th National Stocco Festival in Cittanova, featuring a three‑day program and a F 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calabria-highlights-organic-olive-oil-and-25th-stocco-festival-in-summer-food-celebrations --- Cite as: Italian olive oil festivals 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-olive-oil-festivals-2026