Artichoke and Extra Virgin Taggiasca Oil Gastronomic Review
The Slow Food Presidium artichoke and Taggiasca DOP oil in the village of Perinaldo
About Perinaldo Artichoke Festival
The Perinaldo Artichoke, a Slow Food Presidium
In Perinaldo, a municipality in the Province of Imperia perched on the hills of the western hinterland, the Artichoke and Extra Virgin Taggiasca Oil Gastronomic Review is one of the most anticipated food and wine events of spring. The Perinaldo artichoke is a Slow Food Presidium, a prized local variety that the review celebrates in all its variations.
Artichoke and Taggiasca Oil
The heart of the festival is the pairing of the artichoke with Taggiasca DOP extra virgin oil, another excellence of western Liguria. The food stalls offer a variety of artichoke-based dishes, expertly paired with local oil, while markets of typical products liven up the village with local specialities.
A Day in the Village of Galileo
Perinaldo is famous for being the birthplace of astronomer Gian Domenico Cassini and for its observatory: the review is an opportunity to discover this fascinating village, combining culture with flavours. Amidst music, conviviality, and the charm of the historic centre, the Artichoke Festival is an event that tells the story of the agricultural identity and quality of the Riviera dei Fiori.
Perinaldo Artichoke Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the XXVI, took place on Sunday, May 10, in the village of Perinaldo. The star was the Perinaldo artichoke, a Slow Food Presidium, paired with Taggiasca DOP extra virgin oil.
The program included markets of typical products, open from 10 am to 7 pm, and food stalls starting from 12:30 pm, offering a variety of artichoke-based dishes. All this in an exhibition route enlivened by music and conviviality through the streets of the historic centre.
Programme Perinaldo Artichoke Festival 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM — Markets of typical products in the village
- From 12:30 PM — Opening of food stalls with dishes based on Perinaldo artichoke and Taggiasca DOP oil
- Music and conviviality along the streets of the historic centre
Highlights Perinaldo Artichoke Festival 2026
Prices Perinaldo Artichoke Festival 2026
Practical information — Perinaldo Artichoke Festival
How to get there
Perinaldo can be reached from Bordighera or Vallecrosia by driving inland (about 30 minutes by car). Scenic hill road.
When
In May. Markets of typical products from 10 am to 7 pm, food stalls from 12:30 pm.
Admission
Free. Tastings and dishes are paid for at the stalls.
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Where does it take place — Perinaldo Artichoke Festival
Borgo di Perinaldo
Centro storico, 18032 Perinaldo