August 2026 Food Festivals in the Province of Parma
Guide prepared with the help of AI from the events on the site, and translated automatically. AI transparency
From Ferragosto to August 30, the province of Parma offers dozens of opportunities to eat outdoors: tripe, fried dough, paella and street food. Details on each festival, from the main city to the villages.
In August, the province of Parma churns out food festivals almost every evening, scattered between the plains and hills. Below are the main events of 2026, with dates, locations and the specialties on offer.
The Ferragosto weekend
It starts on August 14 in Calestano with the Festa Alpina, organized by the Gruppo Alpini at the Parco Giardino. The day offers mountain dishes and serves to self-finance the group's volunteer activities.
On August 15, again in Pellegrino Parmense, the Cena sotto le stelle returns, with a typical local menu served in the streets of the center.
On August 16 in Pessola, a hamlet of Varsi, the Festa in Piazzetta takes place, organized by the Asd Circolo La Costa to promote the territory.
The tripe of Busseto and the paella of Bardi
From August 21 to 24, Busseto hosts the Sagra di San Bartolomeo, the most anticipated in the area. In piazza Verdi you can eat tripe alla parmigiana, the signature dish, together with fried dough, cured meats, pisarei e fasoi, pork shank and guancialini with polenta, as per the tradition of past editions. The evenings are accompanied by orchestras and dancing; the food stalls open at 6 pm and close at 1 am. Organized by the Associazione Amici della Cartapesta.
On the same days, August 22 and 23, Bardi proposes Viva la Paella in piazza Vittoria: paella prepared on the spot and music until late.
August 23: three festivals in one day
Sunday, August 23 sees three events overlapping. In Calestano there is the Torta Fritta di Montagna nel Borgo, organized by the Circolo ricreativo calestanese Val Baganza: tasting along via Mazzini from 3 pm to 9 pm.
In Pellegrino Parmense the Landini Day is held at the field in strada Case Corradi, an event sponsored by the Municipality.
The last week of August
In Medesano the Street Food 2026, curated by the Asd La Ginnastica Naturale, brings food trucks to piazza Pettenati on three evenings: June 18, July 3 and August 27. The August date is the opportunity to close the season with street food.
From August 28 to 30 in Sorbolo (Don Bosco parish center) La Gastrobola takes place, a festival with food stalls, music and socializing, with free admission.
On August 29 in piazza Garibaldi in Parma, the Festival del Pomodoro 2026 arrives. The Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard organizes a day with tastings, show cooking and insights on tomato varieties and their use in cooking.
For updates on times and programs, it is advisable to follow the official channels of each festival or the Municipality's website.