Food festivals and events in Ferrara e Delta 2026
“Ferrara and the Po Delta preserve unique flavors: cappellacci di zucca, salama da sugo, and anguilla from the valleys.”
Anguilla and Cappellacci
The Palio di Ferrara (1259) is the world's oldest palio still in operation.
Ferrara's Salama da sugo must cook for 8 hours before being served with mashed potatoes.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Aglio di Voghiera
White garlic with a sweet and delicate flavor, cultivated in the lower Ferrara area.
Anguilla del Delta del Po
Eel from the Valli di Comacchio, a thousand-year-old tradition.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Ferrara, Renaissance city, and its Po Delta
Renaissance historic center of the Este family and the Po Delta landscape.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Palio di Ferrara
The world's oldest palio still held (since 1259), featuring horse racing and competing districts.
Buskers Festival
Europe's largest street performer festival in the Este historic center.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco del Delta del Po (Emilia-Romagna section)
Wetland of international importance with flamingos and birdlife.
Personaggi Illustri
Ludovico Ariosto
PoetAuthor of Orlando Furioso, he lived at the Este court in Ferrara.
Giorgio Bassani
WriterAuthor of 'The Garden of the Finzi-Continis', a novel set in Ferrara.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Comacchio is called the 'little Venice' for its canals and bridges in the Po Delta.”
“The Coppia Ferrarese IGP's cross shape dates back to the Este court in 1287.”
Domande Frequenti
1What DOP and IGP products are found in Ferrara and Delta?expand_more
Ferrara and Delta are home to 4 protected designation products, including: Coppia Ferrarese (IGP), Salama da sugo (IGP), Aglio di Voghiera (DOP), Anguilla del Delta del Po (PAT).
2What should you eat in Ferrara and Delta?expand_more
Typical dishes from Ferrara and Delta include: Cappellacci di zucca, Salama da sugo con purè, Anguilla marinata di Comacchio, Pampepato ferrarese. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic tradition of the territory.
3What UNESCO heritage sites are in Ferrara and Delta?expand_more
Ferrara and Delta are home to 1 UNESCO site: Ferrara, Renaissance city, and its Po Delta (Cultural, 1995).
4What are the most famous festivals in Ferrara and Delta?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Ferrara and Delta: Sagra dell'Anguilla (Comacchio, October); Palio di Ferrara (Ferrara, Last Sunday of May); Buskers Festival (Ferrara, August).
5What natural parks are in Ferrara and Delta?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Ferrara and Delta include: Parco del Delta del Po (Emilia-Romagna section) (Regional Park).
6Who organizes the festivals in Ferrara and Delta?expand_more
Festivals in Ferrara and Delta are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Comacchio and the Consorzio della Coppia Ferrarese. These local associations and organizations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.