October 2, 2026 – October 4, 2026 · Caorera, Steville (BL)
Experience three days of festivities dedicated to the 'Zucca Santa Bellunese,' a traditional Italian agricultural product. This vibrant festival in Caorera, Steville (BL) features food stands offering a wide array of pumpkin-based specialties like gnocchi, crepes, risotto, grilled cheeses, and spit-roasted meats. Enjoy an artisan craft fair, live shows, concerts, and entertainment for children. Don't miss the exclusive, limited-seating dinners prepared by local chefs.
Indulge in a delightful array of pumpkin-infused dishes, from creamy pumpkin soup with hazelnut 'schize' to savory pumpkin risotto, gnocchi, and crepes. Meat lovers can savor roasted dishes with pumpkin puree, grilled cheese with polenta, or the hearty 'Spiedo Gigante' (giant spit roast). For a quick bite, try fried pumpkin flowers, 'arrosticini' (grilled meat skewers), or classic Italian sandwiches. Sweet treats include pumpkin bread with Nutella, various cakes, and refreshing gelato.
The festival kicks off on **FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd** at 7:00 PM with the opening of food stands featuring pumpkin dishes, accompanied by music from Radio Sorriso, DJ Alex Iris and Giovannino, and Borasca. **SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd** starts at 9:00 AM with the opening of the Artisan Craft Fair and pumpkin exhibition. Food stands open at 12:00 PM, serving gnocchi, crepes, polenta, and grilled cheese, with music by Sabrina Salvestrin and her accordion. In the evening, at 7:00 PM, a special Gourmet Dinner (limited seating) will be prepared by ENAIP Veneto Feltre, Indirizzo Ristorazione, followed by live orchestra music. **SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th** begins at 8:00 AM with the Artisan Craft Fair and pumpkin exhibition inside the main hall. A Holy Mass will be held at 9:30 AM, followed by entertainment with I Farfilò. Food stands open at 12:00 PM, offering gnocchi, crepes, the 'Spiedo Gigante,' grilled cheese, and 'pastin.' At the same time, outdoor cooking at Parco del Plave will feature pumpkin and speck lasagna, pumpkin cream with 'bocconcini,' pumpkin risotto, fried pumpkin flowers, sandwiches, and 'arrosticini.' Enjoy a DJ set at Parco del Plave at 5:00 PM, along with juggling and magic shows by Cristiano Marin, and face painting for kids. The day concludes with a Pumpkin-themed Dinner at 7:00 PM. Don't forget to visit the Museo del Piave 'Vincenzo Colognese' (World War I 1914-1918), open on Sunday from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM, and also during Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th.