Food festivals and events in Riviera del Conero 2026
“The Riviera del Conero is a paradise nestled between sea and hills where wild moscioli and Verdicchio reign supreme.”
Moscioli and Verdicchio
Upcoming Events
Fano Jazz By The Sea
Rosso Conero
Red wine from Montepulciano grapes grown on the slopes of Monte Conero.
Festa del Verdicchio
Moscioli di Portonovo
Wild mussels from the Portonovo bay, hand-harvested by local fishermen.
Moscioli di Portonovo are wild mussels hand-harvested and recognized as a unique Slow Food Presidium in the Adriatic.
Brodetto anconetano is the only tomato-free fish soup in the Marche region, featuring 13 different types of fish.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Ciauscolo
A soft, spreadable salami from the Marche region, unique in Italy.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Tradizioni Popolari
Festa del Mare
A procession of boats at sea and blessing of the fishing fleet.
Fiera di San Ciriaco
Ancona's patron saint festival featuring the traditional fair.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Regionale del Conero
A seaside promontory featuring white cliffs, hidden beaches, and Mediterranean scrubland.
Personaggi Illustri
Gioacchino Rossini
ComposerThe great composer of The Barber of Seville was born in Pesaro, near the Conero area.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Due Sorelle are two white sea stacks accessible only by sea, an iconic symbol of the Riviera del Conero.”
Domande Frequenti
1What PDO and PGI products can be found in Riviera del Conero?expand_more
Three protected designation products are found in Riviera del Conero, including: Rosso Conero (DOC), Moscioli di Portonovo (Slow Food Presidium), and Ciauscolo (PGI).
2What should I eat in Riviera del Conero?expand_more
Typical dishes of Riviera del Conero include: Moscioli di Portonovo, Brodetto all'anconetana, Vincisgrassi, and Olive all'ascolana. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the region.
3What are the most famous festivals in Riviera del Conero?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Riviera del Conero are: Sagra del Mosciolo Selvatico (Portonovo, June); Festival del Brodetto (Fano, June); and ConeroWine Festival (Camerano, June).
4What natural parks are in Riviera del Conero?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Riviera del Conero include the Parco Regionale del Conero.
5Who organizes the festivals in Riviera del Conero?expand_more
Festivals in Riviera del Conero are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Sirolo and the Associazione Moscioli di Portonovo. These organizations and associations are the guardians of the region's gastronomic traditions.