Sagra del Ranocchio - Frog Festival

Sagra · September 17, 2026 – September 21, 2026 · Conselice (RA)

Experience the 53rd edition of this traditional food festival in Conselice (RA), celebrating the frog as its culinary star! Enjoy frogs prepared in various Romagnola styles: as a rich risotto, crispy fried, or in a savory sauce. For those seeking alternatives, the menu also features local sausage, polenta, and a classic Romagnola charcuterie board. Five days of festivities await with live music, board games, creative workshops, parades, and shows. Admission is free, and you'll be welcomed with the legendary hospitality of the Romagna region.

🍽️ Food & Menu

Indulge in the festival's signature frog dishes, served as a creamy risotto, crispy fried, or in a rich sauce. The menu also offers other Romagnola delights such as garganelli pasta with ragù, hearty polenta, grilled sausage, roasted meats, and a traditional Romagnola charcuterie board. Don't forget to try the various desserts and classic french fries.

📅 Program

Join us for five days of fun! The gastronomic stand is open every evening from 6:30 PM, with Sunday lunch starting at 12:00 PM. Takeaway is available from 6:30 PM (Sunday lunch from 11:30 AM). 📅 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: Enjoy music with ALEX DJ at 7:30 PM in Piazza Felice Foresti, followed by the comedy show 'Chi ce l'ha fatto fare' with Marco Dondarini and Davide Dalfiume at 9:00 PM. A Hobby and Collectibles Market runs from September 17-18. 📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: The Claudia Cieli Quintet performs at 9:00 PM in Piazza Felice Foresti. Get creative with a crown and bracelet workshop at 8:30 PM on Via Cavallotti, or enjoy Piano Bar music at 9:00 PM on Via Garibaldi-angolo Via Selice. 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: Start the day with frog-themed readings and a workshop at the Municipal Library at 10:30 AM. A free motorcycle gathering kicks off at 3:30 PM on Via Garibaldi. Enjoy LUDUS Board Games at 7:00 PM in Piazza Foresti, followed by a children's fashion show at 8:30 PM on Via Cavallotti. The Midnight Blues ensemble plays blues rock at 9:00 PM in Piazza Foresti, and Piano Bar music continues at 9:00 PM on Via Garibaldi-angolo Via Selice. 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20: Witness the Gran Premio Nuvolari pass through with a stop and stamp at 9:00 AM in Piazza F. Foresti. LUDUS Board Games return at 3:30 PM in Piazza F. Foresti, with music by ALEX DJ at 4:00 PM. Enjoy a book reading corner at 8:30 PM on Via Cavallotti, or a 'Pasticci di pasta' workshop at 8:30 PM. The ARCA 'RISING STAR SHOW' tour 2026 takes the stage at 9:00 PM in Piazza F. Foresti. 📅 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: Local schools perform on stage with students from Conselice primary and Lavezzola secondary schools at 8:30 PM in Piazza Felice Foresti.