August 22, 2026 – August 26, 2026 · Pianello Val Tidone (PC)
The 60th Festa del Cotechino is the premier food and wine event in the Pianello Val Tidone area, featuring the Grand August Fair. Enjoy a rich program of cotechino sandwich tastings, indoor lunches and dinners with typical local products, live orchestra dance nights, an arts and crafts fair, an amusement park, and food stalls in Piazza Mercato.
Indulge in authentic local specialties and traditional dishes, including delicious cotechino sandwiches – a must-try street food experience. You'll find a variety of regional products that showcase the best of Italian culinary traditions.
📅 Saturday, August 22: The Grand Fiera d'Agosto kicks off with market stalls, exhibitions, and displays. Starting at 8:00 AM, enjoy cotechino sandwich tastings at the Pro Loco stand. The evening features Disco 70/80/900 & Fun, followed by a dance night with L'Orchestra at 9:00 PM. 📅 Sunday, August 23: Cotechino sandwich tastings begin at 8:00 AM. From 9:00 AM, explore the Fiera delle Arti e dei Mestieri (Arts and Crafts Fair). Enjoy an indoor lunch with typical local products at 12:00 PM, and an indoor dinner with local specialties at 7:00 PM. The evening concludes with a dance night featuring L'Orchestra Daniele Cordani at 9:00 PM. 📅 Wednesday, August 26: Cotechino sandwich tastings start at 8:00 AM. An indoor lunch with typical local products is served at 12:00 PM, followed by an indoor dinner with local specialties at 7:00 PM. At 9:00 PM, enjoy a dance night with L'Orchestra Macho Daniele Cordani. 🎪 Every evening: The Amusement Park and Food Stalls will be open in Piazza Mercato.