September 26, 2026 – September 28, 2026 · Valconasso di Pontenure (PC)
For over seventy years, Valconasso di Pontenure has celebrated the duck with this beloved festival! Enjoy traditional Piacenza specialties like tagliatelle with duck ragu, anolini in brodo (pasta in broth), and the star of the show: spit-roasted duck. Evenings come alive with live orchestras in the covered dance hall. Sunday morning features a cycling race, followed by the traditional 'Palo della Cuccagna' (greasy pole climb) in the afternoon.
Indulge in a feast of Piacenza's finest! Savor rich first courses like tagliatelle with duck ragu and anolini in brodo, alongside hearty main dishes such as the famous spit-roasted duck, roasted coppa, and a selection of local cured meats and cheeses. Complement your meal with refreshing draft beer, local Gutturnio and Ortrugo wines, or a classic Italian coffee. Don't forget to save room for delicious pastries!
📅 **SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26** 🍽️ 7:00 PM - Food stands open 🎵 9:00 PM - Dancing in the covered ballroom with GIANNI E LA LISCIO BAND 🎡 Free inflatable slide 💰 Charity raffle 📅 **SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27** 🚴 8:30 AM - Cycling Race 🍽️ 12:00 PM - Food stands open (also for lunch) 🎭 Afternoon - Music and Palo della Cuccagna (greasy pole climb starts at 3:30 PM) 🍽️ 7:00 PM - Food stands open 🎵 9:00 PM - Dancing in the covered ballroom with DANIELE CORDANI 📅 **MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28** 🍽️ 7:00 PM - Food stands open 🎵 9:00 PM - Dancing in the covered ballroom with PIETRO GALASSI ✨ Dancing in the covered ballroom EVERY EVENING from 9:00 PM