Folklore and festivals
Ferrara
Homage to the Duke 2019
The eight 'contrade', in their superb Renaissance costumes, pay homage to the Duke Borso in the courtyard of the Este Castle
Palio of Ferrara 2019
A month of celebrations, parades, flag-throwing competitions and a spectacular horse race in Piazza Ariostea
Ferrara Balloons Festival 2019
Free balloon flights, competitions, and a spectacular night flight with lighted balloons
Bondeno
Truffle, Bread and Ferrarese Pearls Festival
Two weekends dedicated to the delicious truffle, bread and products from our area.
Panarea 2012 - Festival of the Ferrara's bread
Panarea is a national festival dedicated to bread, pizza, piadina, pasta, bakery products, and traditional wheat-based products of Italian cuisine.
Cento
Vininvilla
Wine and food tastings and live music.
Comacchio
Squid and Squill Fair
Food stand with tasting of local fish cooked following the ancient traditions by local fishermen
Children's Festival: Dreaming of Boats on Parade
Boats parade through the canals
Feast of San Cassiano
Traditional Village Fair in the beautiful historic centre of Comacchio
Hospitality Feast
Every year, for longer than anyone can remember, summer is celebrated on the eve of Ferragosto
Halloween in Comacchio
Magic, witchcrafs, gourmet food stalls with pumpkin-based dishes
La Notte Rosa 2019
An evening dedicated to the female! In every corner of the Coast, from the Comacchio Lidi to Cattolica, this evening acquires another colour
Grandparents’ Festival
Town fair with entertainment
Eel festival 2019
Tastings of dishes featuring the eel and the fish of sea and lagoon, exhibition stands of typical products and crafts, music, street animation
Festa di San Cassiano
The local patron saint
Mesola
Asparagus festival
Many local products will be presented in the stands and in the market held in the Estense Castle
Poggio Renatico
Salama da Sugo Fair
The "Salamina da sugo al cucchiaio" Festival is a gourmet event dedicated to this deliciously tasty dish of the Italian cuisine
Cappellaccio Festival
The festival offers the best local specialties. It will be possible to taste local recipes, especially cappellacci, one of the most popular dishes of the Ferrarese cuisine.
