Festivals and fairs: what’s on the last weekend of March 2026

Festivals and events: late March 2026 highlights

The final weekend of March 2026 features many food and wine events across Italy, from coastal towns to mountain resorts. Below is a concise, practical guide to the main happenings, including dates and useful information.

Farinata Festival – Pegli (GE)

Dates: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 2026

Celebrate the classic Ligurian chickpea pancake on the Pegli seafront (Largo Calasetta). Traditional bakers cook farinata in wood-fired ovens. Serving hours: approximately 12:00–20:00.

DiVinNosiola – Trento and Valle dei Laghi (TN)

Dates: 27 March – 10 April 2026

Festival focused on Nosiola and Vino Santo, extended this year to include Albana di Romagna. Events include roundtables, chef demonstrations and guided tastings. Highlights: 28 March (tastings and talks at cantina f.lli Pisoni) and 29 March (Grape Pressing Ritual and vineyard walks). The “Nosiola Express” wine train runs from 6 April (departure 09:30 from Sarche).

Formaticum & Salum’È – Rome

Dates: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 2026

Market and exhibition at La Pelanda (Mattatoio) with around 40 selected producers and 300+ cheese and cured meat specialties. The event combines direct sales with seminars to learn about small-scale supply chains.

Weinkost – Bolzano (BZ)

Dates: 26–29 March 2026

The historic wine fair at Castel Mareccio featuring tastings of South Tyrolean wines and culinary events — a seasonal highlight for wine enthusiasts.

Georgica – Guastalla (RE)

Dates: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 2026

Market and festival celebrating land, water and rural work along the Po River: over 200 exhibitors, family activities, biodiversity workshops and boat trips with stops in Pomponesco and visits to Sabbioneta.

Spring Fair – Tirano (SO)

Date: Sunday 29 March 2026

Street market with local crafts and food products — a chance to experience the lively atmosphere and traditions of the Valtellina town centre.

Other mentioned events

• Polenta event / Polentata of Zenevredo (PV) – mentioned without specific dates in the source summary.
• Sagra della Panorra in Amorosi (BN) – listed, but no detailed dates provided.
• Spring Festival in Spirano (BG) – cited without precise dates in the text.
• Beef & Snow in Obereggen (BZ) – referenced but no explicit date in the provided content.

Practical tips: many tastings and workshops require booking. Check official event pages for the latest schedules, ticketing details and weather-related updates, particularly for outdoor activities.