Sagra · October 4, 2026 – October 18, 2026 · San Cassiano, Brisighella (RA)
Experience the 53rd edition of the Sagra della Polenta, a traditional Italian food festival held on the first three Sundays of October in San Cassiano, a charming village near Brisighella. This event celebrates polenta, a versatile cornmeal dish, with a wide array of delicious preparations. You'll find polenta served with rich porcini mushrooms, various slow-cooked meats like pork, wild boar, hare, and roe deer, as well as baccalà (salted cod). Don't miss out on unique local specialties such as trippa (tripe), paciarela (fried polenta and beans), and delightful polenta-based desserts. The festival also features live music, local product stalls, and an exhibition of historic agricultural tools, offering a true taste of Italian rural culture.
Indulge in a culinary journey starting with classic bruschetta. The main event is, of course, polenta, prepared in numerous ways: with savory porcini mushrooms, tender pork, rich wild boar, delicate hare, flavorful roe deer, and traditional baccalà. Explore unique local dishes like paciarela, a comforting fried polenta and bean specialty, and trippa, a beloved regional delicacy. For a quick bite, grab a piadina with prosciutto or a grilled sausage. And for dessert, savor unique polenta-based sweets, alongside local biscuits and fresh chestnuts. You can even take home some authentic yellow cornmeal to recreate the magic!
📅 October 4, 11, 18, 2026: Join us for the Sagra della Polenta! 🍽️ Enjoy food stands offering a wide variety of polenta specialties, discover local products, listen to live musical performances 🎵, and explore an exhibition of historic agricultural tools.