Festa del Baccalà (Cod Festival)

The Festa del Baccalà in Borgoricco is a sensory journey into the heart of Veneto tradition, where a humble and ancient ingredient becomes the undisputed star of a celebration that unites community, memory, and culinary passion. For ten days, the town's streets transform into a gastronomic arena where cod reigns supreme: from the celebrated baccalà alla vicentina, soft and enveloping, to baccalà mantecato served on crispy polenta crostini. Each dish tells a story of tradition, of gestures passed down through generations, of folk wisdom that knows how to transform simplicity into excellence. But the festival is far more than a simple culinary showcase. The streets of Borgoricco come alive with folk music, lively performances, and craft markets that create a genuinely festive and convivial atmosphere, where gastronomy dialogues with entertainment and the community gathers around shared values. Alongside the fish, local wines complete a gastronomic journey where every element has been carefully selected, from typical desserts to beverages that enhance local flavours. Participating in this festival means immersing yourself in an authentic experience, far from artifice and conformity: it means recognizing in cod not merely a food, but a living symbol of Veneto culinary identity, an unbreakable bond between land, sea, and tradition that continues to pulse in the hearts of those who love true Italian cuisine.