Risotto, Lakes and Farmhouses

Festivals and events in Lombardia

Risotto, Lakes and Farmhouses

From the Po Valley to the pre-Alpine lakes, Lombardy is a mosaic of culinary traditions ranging from saffron risotto to Valtellina bresaola. Lombardy's food festivals are the beating heart of a region that never ceases to amaze.

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Traditions of Lombardia

Keepers of Tradition

Lombardy is the region of a thousand festivals: from the celebrations of Mantuan tortello di zucca to Valtellina pizzoccheri festivals, from gorgonzola cheese fairs to Varzi salame festivals. Each province safeguards recipes that tell stories of farmhouses, monasteries and commerce along the rivers. Milan and the lakes are merely the showcase of an endless gastronomic hinterland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What food festivals are there in Lombardia?expand_more
In Lombardia, hundreds of food festivals take place throughout the year, from gastronomic sagre dedicated to local products to music festivals and patron saint celebrations. The main areas are Franciacorta e Brescia, Laghi Lombardi, Milano e dintorni.
What DOP products are there in Lombardia?expand_more
Lombardia boasts 20 protected designation products, including Franciacorta DOCG, Bagòss Presidio Slow Food, Manzo all'Olio di Rovato PAT, Olio Garda DOP DOP.
When are the food festivals in Lombardia?expand_more
Food festivals in Lombardia take place throughout the year, with a higher concentration in the summer period (June–September). However, many patron saint festivals and autumn product sagre are held between October and December.