Folklore and festivals
Reggio Emilia
September 5-8, 2025
Giarèda Festival
Religious festival in honour of the Blessed Ghiara Virgin, which takes place every year to celebrate the miracle of the healing of the deaf-mute Marchino. Historic market show, craft, nursery gardening, food and wine, vintage, meetings. In Piazza della Vittoria, Piazza Gioberti, Corso Garibaldi, Piazza Roversi, Via Ariosto, Largo degli Alpini. XXXXVI edition.
October 4-5, 2025
Reggio Emilia in flower
Trade fair for plants and flowers, handicraft. Participation of flower growers from all over Italy. In Piazza Prampolini, Piazza della Vittoria, Piazza Martiri del 7 luglio and Piazza San Prospero.
October 11-12, 2025
Emilia Food and People
The event, dedicated to the food and wine heritage of the Reggio Emilia area, highlights typical specialties of the Emilian tradition such as cappelletti, tortelli, erbazzone, cured meats, Parmigiano Reggiano, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia. In Piazza Prampolini, Piazza Martiri del 7 luglio and Piazza della Vittoria.
November 24, 2025
San Prospero Festival
Cultural events and religious ceremonies dedicated to Bishop Prospero, Patron Saint of Reggio Emilia. In Piazza San Prospero and in the streets of the town centre.
January 7, 2026
Tricolour Flag Festival
229th anniversary of the proclamation of the National Tricolour Flag. In Piazza Prampolini.
Brescello
September 19-21, 2025
Parva Mundi
Food and wine, commemorations, guided tours, workshops and talks. In Piazza Matteotti.
Castellarano
September 17-21, 2025
Grapes Festival
Once again, the annual Grapes Festival marks the end of summer and the start of autumn, with a schedule of shows, cultural events, photography exhibits and historical celebrations. In the town centre.
September 20-21, 2025
Borgo Plantarum
Trade fair for plants and flowers. In Borgo Antico le Viole, via Rio Viole, in the village of Telarolo.
Correggio
September 13-14, 2025
Bio Nature
Organic and Wellbeing Festival. In Salone delle Feste, Via Fazzano, Via San Prospero corner.
Guastalla
September 27-28, 2025
Lost plants and animals
Market of traditional types of fruits, flowers, vegetables, vegetable seeds and rural animals, typical and forgotten food and wine organic products. In the town centre. XXVIII Edition.
Reggiolo
September 20-21, 27-28, 2025
Pumpkin Festival
Gastronomic event dedicated to the pumpkin. In the town centre and in the Parco Salici, via IV Novembre. XXX Edition.