Asparagus Festival of Cavaion Veronese
Ten days in May dedicated to Cavaion asparagus, featuring competitions, concerts, and flavors of the Garda hinterland.
About Asparagus Festival
Half a Century of Tradition
The Asparagus Festival of Cavaion Veronese, in the province of Verona, is one of the most beloved gastronomic festivals in the hinterland of Lake Garda. The star is the Cavaion asparagus, a typical local crop, celebrated every year in May for about ten days in the evocative setting of the Arena Teatro and the historic Corte Torcolo.
Flavors of the Garda Hinterland
The heart of the festival is the dining area managed by local associations under the direction of the Pro Loco and the work of volunteers. On the table, alongside asparagus in all its variations, are the region's signature products: Garda DOP Oil, Bardolino wine, and the Fogassa de Cavaion, a traditional local sweet.
Competitions, Music, and Fun
The event is marked by established appointments: the Asparago d'Oro competition, which awards the best producers, the Chicco d'Oro risotto competition, evening concerts in Corte Torcolo, the Luna Park in Piazza del Mercato, walks through vineyards and asparagus fields, and tournaments like the Coppa Città di Cavaion. An event that combines gastronomy, rural culture, and social life in the municipality of Cavaion Veronese.
Asparagus Festival — edition 2026
The 56th edition of the Asparagus Festival is confirmed from May 7th to 17th, 2026, in the Arena Teatro and Corte Torcolo area, in Cavaion Veronese. Organized by the Pro Loco with local associations, it offers ten days of gastronomy, competitions, music, and entertainment dedicated to the local asparagus.
Programme Asparagus Festival 2026
Thursday, May 7th — Asparago d'Oro
- 8:00 PM — Award ceremony for the 56th Asparago d'Oro competition, followed by the "Trionfo d'Asparago" dinner (by invitation)
Friday, May 8th
- 9:00 PM — Concert by Medùla (Irish folk/bluegrass) at Corte Torcolo
- Opening of the Luna Park in Piazza del Mercato (May 8-11)
Saturday, May 9th
- 9:00 PM — Concert by Carlo Poddighe & Mr. Breo (60s and 70s classic rock and Italian singer-songwriters) at Corte Torcolo
Sunday, May 10th
- 9:00 AM — Walk "A stroll through vineyards and… more" with CTG El Preon, meeting point in Via della Vionda (return expected by 12:30 PM)
Tuesday, May 13th
- Chicco d'Oro risotto competition
Friday, May 15th
- Concert by Trevolution (classic rock) at Corte Torcolo
Sunday, May 17th
- Final concert by Sosken
- Coppa Città di Cavaion
Specialties on the menu: Cavaion asparagus, Garda DOP Oil, Bardolino wine, and Fogassa de Cavaion.
Highlights Asparagus Festival 2026
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Practical information — Asparagus Festival
How to get there
Cavaion Veronese is located in the hinterland on the Veronese side of Lake Garda. By car: A22 Brennero exit Affi, then a few kilometers towards Cavaion. Also close to the Peschiera del Garda A4 toll booth.
Where and when
Events take place at the Arena Teatro, Corte Torcolo, and Piazza del Mercato. The dining area is open in the evenings.
Contacts
Pro Loco San Michele di Cavaion Veronese – info on visitcavaion.it.
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Where does it take place — Asparagus Festival
Arena Teatro e Corte Torcolo
Corte Torcolo, 37010 Cavaion Veronese