Festa del Culatello

The Festa del Culatello di Zibello is one of the most eagerly anticipated gastronomic events in the Po Valley, a celebration dedicated to one of Italy's finest cured meats. Born in 1985 as a way to welcome the arrival of spring, the festival has evolved over the decades into an entire celebration of Culatello DOP—the noble product of Emilian tradition with roots stretching back to the medieval history of this charming town in the province of Parma. Over four days from late May to early June, Zibello transforms into a gastronomic arena where you can taste Culatello in its most authentic form. Beyond showcases dedicated to the DOP product, visitors can discover local culinary traditions, attend cooking demonstrations with renowned chefs, and experience the convivial atmosphere that defines this community-rooted event. The festival is an unmissable opportunity for lovers of Italian gastronomy and the good life—a chance to learn the secrets behind the aging of this legendary cured meat and to savour traditional Emilian dishes prepared with the region's finest ingredients.