October 17, 2026 – October 18, 2026 · Castion Veronese (VR)
Experience the Festa dei Tordi in Castion Veronese on the weekend of October 17-18, 2026! This traditional festival offers daily food stands serving authentic local dishes like risotto, gnocchi al gorgonzola, and hearty meat specialties such as stuffed quails with polenta and veal stew. The program also includes a scenic hike in Val dei Mulini, a visit to the historic Villa Pellegrini Cipolla, a local market, kids' entertainment, and a fascinating mushroom exhibition. Enjoy free parking and covered stands, ensuring the festivities continue rain or shine!
Indulge in a delightful array of traditional Italian dishes, from comforting Gnocchi with gorgonzola and creamy Risotto to grilled Luganega sausage and local cheeses. Don't miss the unique regional specialties like stuffed quails with polenta, rich veal stew with polenta, and the classic Trippe, offering a true taste of Veronese culinary heritage.
📅 Saturday, October 17: 🥾 4:00 PM - Guided hike to discover Val dei Mulini (meeting point: Campagnola parking lot, return by 6:00 PM, medium difficulty, mandatory registration at +39 347 277 2279) 🍽️ 5:00 PM - Food stands open ⛪ 6:00 PM - Holy Mass 📅 Sunday, October 18: 🍽️ 10:00 AM - Food stands open ⛪ 10:30 AM - Holy Mass 🏛️ 10:30 AM - Guided visit to Villa Pellegrini Cipolla, an 18th-century gem (meeting point: villa gate, concludes by 12:00 PM, easy, mandatory registration at +39 338 611 0020) 🎈 Kids' entertainment available throughout the day 🛍️ Local market featuring various goods 🍄 Mycological exhibition by the 'G. Gelmetti' Group of Verona (Santa Lucia District) 🍽️ Daily: Food stands serving local specialties 📍 Free parking and covered stands are available, ensuring the event takes place even in bad weather.