Food festivals and events in Romagna 2026
“Romagna is the land of piadina, Sangiovese wine, and a contagious joy that transforms every festival into an unforgettable celebration.”
Piadina and joy
Upcoming Events
Festa di San Lorenzo
Piadina Romagnola
The unleavened bread that is the symbol of Romagna, filled with squacquerone, arugula, and prosciutto.
Sangiovese Street Festival
Squacquerone di Romagna
A fresh, creamy soft cheese, the ideal companion to piadina.
Piadina Romagnola is the only unleavened bread to have obtained the IGP mark.
The Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna are considered the most beautiful in the Western world.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Sangiovese di Romagna
The red wine of Romagna, the perfect pairing for piadina and grilled dishes.
Formaggio di Fossa di Sogliano
Cheese aged in tufa caves, with an intense and unique flavor.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Monumenti paleocristiani di Ravenna
Eight monuments featuring extraordinary Byzantine mosaics.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Notte Rosa
The summer New Year's celebration on the Riviera Romagnola with events, music, and fireworks.
Liscio romagnolo
Folk dancing is a heritage of Romagna, featuring mazurka, polka, and waltz.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi
Ancient forests that are a UNESCO heritage site between Romagna and Tuscany.
Personaggi Illustri
Federico Fellini
Film DirectorThe master of Italian cinema, born in Rimini, immortalized Romagna in his films.
Secondo Casadei
MusicianThe 'king of liscio', composer of Romagna Mia, the unofficial anthem of Romagna.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Federico Fellini described Rimini as 'a jumble of dreams and memories'.”
“Formaggio di Fossa is sealed in tufa caves in August and emerges in November, completely transformed.”
Domande Frequenti
1What Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) products are found in Romagna?expand_more
Romagna is home to 4 protected designation products, including: Piadina Romagnola (PGI), Squacquerone di Romagna (PDO), Sangiovese di Romagna (DOC), and Formaggio di Fossa di Sogliano (PDO).
2What should I eat in Romagna?expand_more
Typical Romagnol dishes include: Piadina con squacquerone e rucola, Cappelletti romagnoli in brodo, Passatelli in brodo, and Strozzapreti. Each of these dishes tells a story of the territory's gastronomic tradition.
3What UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Romagna?expand_more
Romagna is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Paleochristian Monuments of Ravenna (Cultural, 1996).
4What are the most famous festivals in Romagna?expand_more
Among the most important food festivals and events in Romagna are: Notte Rosa (Riviera Romagnola, First weekend of July); Fiera del Formaggio di Fossa (Sogliano al Rubicone, November); Festa della Piadina (Bellaria-Igea Marina, September); Al Meni (Rimini, June).
5What natural parks are there in Romagna?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Romagna include: Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi (National Park).
6Who organizes the festivals in Romagna?expand_more
Festivals in Romagna are organized by local communities such as the Consorzio della Piadina Romagnola and Pro Loco Sogliano al Rubicone. These Pro Loco associations and organizations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.