Sagra · September 3, 2026 – September 6, 2026 · Castelvetro Piacentino (PC)
The 11th edition of the Sagra dello Scalogno Piacentino celebrates one of the most versatile local products from the Piacenza area: the Piacenza shallot. This locally grown shallot is featured in a wide array of dishes, from appetizers and first courses to main dishes and side dishes. Food stands open every evening from 7:00 PM, offering delicious risottos, traditional tortelli, skewers, slow-cooked pork cheeks (guancialini), picula, torta fritta, local cured meats, and street food, all paired with refreshing beer and cocktails. Starting at 9:00 PM, enjoy live music with evenings dedicated to traditional Italian ballroom dancing (liscio), popular cover bands, and entertainment for all ages.
Indulge in authentic Piacenza cuisine with dishes highlighting the local shallot. Savor traditional risottos and tortelli, try local specialties like picula and slow-cooked guancialini, and enjoy skewers, torta fritta, and a selection of local cured meats. For a more casual bite, there's also a variety of street food. Quench your thirst with fresh beer and expertly mixed cocktails.
Every evening from 7:00 PM, enjoy typical Piacenza cuisine featuring shallot-based dishes and street food. There will also be dancing, exhibitions, a funfair, and a charity raffle. Tune into the live webradio broadcast with Radio Vetrina. Admission is free. 📅 Thursday, September 3, 9:00 PM – 🎵 Traditional Italian Ballroom Dancing with Rossella Ferrari e i Casanova 📅 Friday, September 4, 9:30 PM – 🎵 Cover Band Night with Cisco Band 883 & Max Pezzali Tribute 📅 Saturday, September 5, 9:00 PM – 🎵 Traditional Italian Ballroom Dancing with Ringo Story 📅 Sunday, September 6, 11:45 AM – 🍽️ Show Cooking with Daniele Persegani 📅 Sunday, September 6, 12:00 PM – 🍽️ Lunch 📅 Sunday, September 6, 9:00 PM – 🎵 90s/2000s Music with Mighty Ninety Nit