September 11, 2026 – September 15, 2026 · Custoza, Sommacampagna (VR)
The 55th edition of the festival dedicated to Custoza DOC wine. Enjoy food and wine stands, live music with DJs and cover bands, a spectacular fireworks show, creative workshops for children, e-bike tours through the vineyards, sports, and family activities. Don't miss the local specialty: Lesso e Pearà (served on Monday).
Indulge in the renowned Custoza DOC wine, a highlight of the festival. Be sure to try Lesso e Pearà, a unique local specialty featuring slow-cooked boiled meat served with a rich, peppery breadcrumb sauce, a true taste of traditional Veneto cuisine.
The festival kicks off on **Friday, September 11th** with food and wine stands opening at 7:00 PM, followed by creative workshops for children from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, and live music with Tre Amigos - Radio Pico at 9:00 PM. **Saturday, September 12th** is packed with activities: a VIN VOLLEY grass volleyball tournament at 9:00 AM, e-bike tours through the vineyards (17 km with tasting) at 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 4:30 PM (reservations required at 347 5650577), and JOY RIDERS TEAM bike courses for children from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (helmets mandatory). Children's workshops run from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The Children's Grape Harvest is at 6:00 PM, followed by the inauguration with Giada Perlati and Corpo Bandistico Sommacampagna at 6:30 PM. Food and wine stands open at 7:00 PM, and Walter Master J - DJ set (Space Master) starts at 9:00 PM. **Sunday, September 13th - Morning** features e-bike tours at 9:30 AM (reservations at 347 5650577), food and wine stands open for lunch from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, JOY RIDERS TEAM for kids from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, handmade craft stalls at 10:00 AM, and a gathering of the Vespa Club and Historic Bikes at 10:00 AM. **Sunday, September 13th - Afternoon** continues with JOY RIDERS TEAM from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Michele Pagani - Trial Show at 6:00 PM, food and wine stands open for dinner at 7:00 PM, children's workshops from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Beppe Bifido - Cabaret and humor at 9:00 PM, and AL-B.BAND - Cover band at 10:00 PM. **Monday, September 14th** offers a special and exclusive Lesso e Pearà lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM (reservations mandatory). Food and wine stands open at 7:00 PM, children's workshops from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, and the Diapason Band - Vasco Rossi Cover band performs at 9:00 PM. **Tuesday, September 15th** concludes the festival with food and wine stands opening at 7:00 PM, children's workshops from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Damiano Nalini DJ and Radio Studio at 9:00 PM, and a grand fireworks show from 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM.