Anzola Fair - Festival of Raviôla and Brazadèla

The most beloved village festival in the Bolognese plain

The Anzola Fair, better known as the Festival of Raviôla and Brazadèla, is the event that enlivens the center of Anzola dell'Emilia, a municipality in the metropolitan city of Bologna in Emilia-Romagna, every June. For four days, the squares and streets of the town fill with scents, music, and people, in one of the most deeply rooted and popular village festivals in the area.

Raviôla and brazadèla, the traditional sweets

The heart of the event are the two sweets that give it its name, expressed in the Bolognese dialect. The raviôla is a sweet ravioli typically filled with mostarda or jam, while the brazadèla (or brazadèla) is the classic Emilian ring cake for dipping. Around these symbols of peasant cuisine, food stalls are organized offering also crescentine, piadine, fried foods, traditional Emilian cuisine specialties, and international dishes, as well as aperitifs and artisanal ice cream.

Four days of squares, music, and markets

The program, curated by Pro Loco Anzola, ranges from live concerts, comedy and cabaret shows, liscio dance performances, exhibitions, book presentations, and artistic and commercial markets spread across Piazza Berlinguer, Piazza Grimandi, and other central squares. There is also an area dedicated to children with face painting, inflatables, and entertainment, as well as moments of entertainment for the whole family that last until the evening.

A tradition that grows with the community

Now in its 38th edition in 2026, the Anzola Fair is the result of the work of many volunteers coordinated by the Pro Loco, which celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in 2025. The event originated as a popular festival linked to the calendar of Emilia-Romagna festivals and over time has become a reference point for the community and commercial life of the Municipality of Anzola dell'Emilia, combining gastronomic heritage and cultural offerings.

Why it's worth going

• Taste the typical traditional Bolognese sweets, raviôla and brazadèla, prepared by local volunteers.
• Experience the authentic atmosphere of an Emilian festival just a few kilometers from Bologna.
• Enjoy free concerts, comedy shows, and liscio dance evenings in the central squares.
• Stroll through artistic and commercial markets and take the children to their dedicated area.