Festa dell'Aglio Orsino

In the beating heart of Val Bormida, where Liguria reveals its most authentic and unspoiled face, the village of Rocchetta di Cengio welcomes a spring celebration each year dedicated to one of the region's most precious gastronomic treasures: the Festa dell'Aglio Orsino. This annual event transforms the green hills into a multisensory celebration, where Ligurian culinary tradition meets a commitment to genuine food and environmental stewardship. Born from the vision of the Rocchetta Pumpkin Food Community and the passion of the Slow Food Condotta V. Genera, this festival represents a model for championing local products and rural culture.

Through tastings, food and wine workshops, and educational talks, visitors and enthusiasts discover how wild garlic—an ingredient of extraordinary quality—has become the symbol of a territory devoted to protecting agricultural excellence and biodiversity. The event unites the stunning landscape of the Bormida hills with the authentic flavors of dishes prepared using traditional recipes, creating a complete experience where gastronomy, nature, and the local community form a perfect ecosystem.