Chili pepper, bergamot and Sila

Festivals and events in Calabria

Chili pepper, bergamot and Sila

A wild land between two seas, Calabria safeguards extreme flavors and steadfast traditions. From the mountains of Sila to the crystal-clear waters of Tropea, every festival is an act of cultural resistance.

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Traditions of Calabria

Keepers of Tradition

In Calabria, food festivals taste like pride. Every mountain or coastal village fiercely defends its own recipes: the 'nduja of Spilinga, the red onion of Tropea, the citron of Santa Maria del Cedro, the bergamot of Reggio.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What food festivals are there in Calabria?expand_more
In Calabria, hundreds of food festivals take place throughout the year, from gastronomic sagre dedicated to local products to music festivals and patron saint celebrations. The main areas are Costa degli Aranci, Costa degli Dei, Costa Viola e Reggio Calabria.
What DOP products are there in Calabria?expand_more
Calabria boasts 21 protected designation products, including Bergamotto di Reggio Calabria DOP, Capocollo di Calabria DOP, Stoccafisso di Mammola PAT, Clementine di Calabria IGP.
When are the food festivals in Calabria?expand_more
Food festivals in Calabria take place throughout the year, with a higher concentration in the summer period (June–September). However, many patron saint festivals and autumn product sagre are held between October and December.