Festa del Radicchio variegato di Castelfranco IGP

The Festa del Radicchio variegato di Castelfranco IGP is a must-see event for anyone eager to discover one of Veneto's most celebrated products. Taking place in early December, this festival transforms the territory into a sensory experience dedicated to the 'flower you can eat' – a vegetable that has masterfully united culinary tradition and cultural identity in an extraordinary way. Castelfranco Radicchio is far more than just an agricultural product; it is a true gastrotoponyme: an element embodying local knowledge, practices, and culture, becoming a symbol of community cohesion and participation. During the festival, the radicchio market exhibition becomes the beating heart of the event, enriched by the evocative 'Tastings in the Centre' offered by the Radicchio Restaurants Consortium. A celebration of Castelfranco Veneto's historical and gastronomic roots, inviting visitors to savour the territory directly through its most authentic flavours. To extend the experience beyond the festival days, the project ‹Qui gusti il fiore d'inverno› (Taste the Winter Flower Here) involves local restaurants and trattorias throughout the month, featuring radicchio-themed menus. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Veneto's food and wine culture and understand how a simple vegetable can become a community's heritage and defining identity symbol.