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Italian regional food and wine festivals

Overview

Various food and wine festivals are scheduled to take place across northern Italian regions in October 2026, with a broader array of cultural and enogastronomic events extending into late September.

In the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, events include the Pordenone Artanfood from October 2 to 4, the Regional Potato Market in Reana del Rojale from October 3 to 4, and the ‘Naturalmente Lavariano’ agri-food market in Mortegliano on October 10. These festivals aim to showcase regional agricultural products and traditional recipes.

In the Lake Garda region, the 95th Festa dell'uva e del vino will be held in Bardolino from October 1 to October 5, featuring music, parades, and guided tastings; the event is expected to attract over 100,000 visitors. Sirmione will host the inaugural Lugana Festival from October 16 to October 19, organized by the Municipality of Sirmione and the Consorzio Tutela Lugana. Highlights include the opening of the Lugana Hub at the historic Palazzo Callas and a shuttle service, the ‘Lugana Express’, connecting the town center with local wineries.

Other scheduled celebrations include the DoloViniMiti festival in the Cembra and Fiemme valleys (October 1–4), the Sagra dell'Uva in Cupramontana (October 1–4), the Festa del Salame in Cremona (October 9–11), and the Morbegno in Cantina series. Cultural heritage initiatives also coincide with these dates, such as the European Heritage Days in Ricadi, Melfi, and Venosa, the 53rd Giostra dell'Arme in San Gemini, and Oktoberfest celebrations in Potenza and Verbania.

Entities

Bardolino · Palazzo Callas · Lake Garda · Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Sirmione

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 34 sources
    Italy hosts diverse wine and cultural festivals in late 2026

    Italy prepares for a diverse season of cultural and wine festivals in late 2026, including major events in Bardolino, Sirmione, and various heritage celebrations across the country.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Friuli-Venezia Giulia hosts food festivals in October 2026

    Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, will host various food and wine festivals in October 2026, including Pordenone Artanfood and the Regional Potato Market.

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