Folklore and festivals
Ferrara
La Giostra del Borgo
Banquets, tournaments, stalls and shows from the 15th Century
Palio of Ferrara 2025
A month of celebrations, parades, flag-throwing competitions and a spectacular horse race in Piazza Ariostea
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.
Comacchio
Carnival on the water - Summer edition
Summer carnival with boat parade through the Comacchio's historic centre canals
The Madonna of the Sea Festival
Traditional boat parade
Lidi di Pomposa and Scacchi's birthday
Summer Carnival at Lido Pomposa e Scacchi
Eel Festival 2024 - XXVII edition
Tastings of dishes featuring the eel and the fish of sea and lagoon, exhibition stands of typical products and crafts, music, street animation
Goro
Fiera di S. Antonio
Every year in June take place, in the picturesque fishing port of Goro, the traditional Fair dedicated to the Patron Saint
Fish Festival
Traditional event with good fish and localal specialties, which takes place in the picturesque setting of the Port of Gorino.
Clam Festival
The Festival of Venus clam has become an event of great importance, with its gastronomic stalls from all over Italy
Ostellato
Zucca in Festa - Pumpkin Festival
Village fair dedicated to the traditional ferrarese pumpkin with stalls, tasting sessions, exhibitions events.
Vigarano Mainarda
Cappelletto Festival
Every year, Vigarano Pieve celebrates the king of Ferrarese cuisine: the delicious “cappelletto”!