Festival della cipolla rossa

In the heart of Calabria's Tyrrhenian coast, the charming seaside village of Campora San Giovanni hosts the Festival della cipolla rossa, a celebration dedicated to one of the noblest products of local culinary tradition. During this gastronomic festival, held on August 13, 2026, the red onion takes center stage, transforming the village streets into an explosion of authentic flavours and aromas. Renowned for its natural sweetness and extraordinary versatility in the kitchen, the Calabrian red onion represents the perfect union of earthly and maritime flavours that characterise the region's gastronomic identity. This noble vegetable has been cultivated for generations in the fertile lands of the Riviera dei Cedri, becoming a symbol of Calabrian agri-food excellence.

CULINARY PROGRAMME The festival offers a complete immersion into traditional recipes that showcase this ingredient as a cornerstone of Calabrese cuisine: - Crispy red onion fritters - Fresh salads with caramelised onion - Seafood pasta dishes with fresh fish and onion - Rustic side dishes and traditional preserves - Local wine tastings paired with the dishes

Each culinary creation tells the authentic story of Campora San Giovanni and the entire region. The aroma of traditional dishes fills the village streets, creating an atmosphere of genuine and welcoming conviviality.

ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES Beyond the pleasures of the table, the festival offers: - Traditional Calabrese folk music performances - Exhibitions by local artists - Spaces dedicated to local craftsmanship and typical products - Educational workshops on traditional cooking - Photographic exhibition on the territory's agricultural history

A heartfelt celebration that highlights not only an extraordinary ingredient, but the entire territorial identity and traditions of a people who know how to transform the products of the land into unforgettable experiences.