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Rassegna gastronomica a base di zucca Berrettina (Berrettina Pumpkin Food Festival)
location_onLungavilla, Pavia e Oltrepo
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Date
October 3 – October 4, 2026
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Free
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Audience
Everyone
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The Rassegna gastronomica a base di zucca Berrettina in Lungavilla celebrates one of the most distinctive agricultural treasures of the Oltrepò Pavese. The star of the festival is the Zucca Berrettina, locally nicknamed 'capé da prèvi' due to its characteristic shape resembling a priest's hat. This variety, featuring a grey-green rind and sweet, firm flesh, has been preserved thanks to the dedication of local farmers and a municipal project focused on seed recovery and conservation. Local cuisine takes center stage, showcasing the pumpkin in both savory dishes and sweet treats. Among the traditional highlights is 'nusät', a savory pumpkin pie historically tied to the Christmas Eve fast, alongside the themed 'A tutta zucca' lunch—a true culinary journey from appetizers to dessert. Enhancing the festivities is a zero-kilometer farmers market showcasing the Berrettina pumpkin and other regional specialties from the Pavia area, complete with live music and community gatherings celebrating biodiversity and rural heritage.
Text generated with AI based on the sources provided.Frequently Asked Questions
When does the event take place?expand_more
The event runs from Saturday, October 3, 2026, to Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Where is the event held?expand_more
The event takes place in Lungavilla.
What is the Zucca Berrettina di Lungavilla?expand_more
It is a traditional local pumpkin variety with a grey-green rind and sweet, firm flesh, popularly known as 'capé da prèvi' due to its priest hat shape, preserved to safeguard agricultural biodiversity.
What pumpkin dishes are served?expand_more
The festival features the themed 'A tutta zucca' lunch with courses from appetizer to dessert, as well as traditional 'nusät', a classic savory pumpkin pie.
What else can visitors find besides food stands?expand_more
The event hosts a local zero-km market with farmers and artisan producers, along with live music and festive community entertainment.
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