Avigliano Cod Festival
The "mountain fish" and Avigliano's craftsmanship
About Cod Festival Avigliano
Avigliano and cod
In Avigliano, a large village in the province of Potenza far from the sea, the festival dish is cod: the dried cod that tradition has transformed into the true "mountain fish" of Lucanian cuisine. Every late August, the Cod Festival, part of the Trade and Craftsmanship Days, celebrates this specialty in one of the longest-running gastronomic events in the inner Basilicata region.
A journey of taste and crafts
The stands wind along a route starting from Viale Verrastro and reaching Piazza Gianturco. The food and wine points open around 7 PM; the absolute star is cod, offered in numerous traditional preparations. Alongside, stalls display cured meats, typical cheeses, sweets, and biscuits like the Avigliano tarallo.
Avigliano's craftsmanship
The festival is also a showcase for the artisan trades that have made the town famous: textiles worked on a two-harness loom, artistic embroidery, the traditional Avigliano knives and crossbows, and artistic ceramics. Exhibitions, displays, shows, and music accompany the evenings, making the festival a complete experience.
A festival for everyone
Organized by the Municipality of Avigliano, the festival is free and attracts thousands of visitors each year. It's the ideal opportunity to discover a signature dish, Lucanian craftsmanship, and the hospitality of a village overlooking the Potentino hills.
Cod Festival Avigliano — edition 2026
For 2026, the Avigliano Cod Festival is expected at the end of August, following the tradition of holding it on the first weekend after Ferragosto. The route from Viale Verrastro to Piazza Gianturco and the formula combining gastronomy and craftsmanship are confirmed.
Programme Cod Festival Avigliano 2026
Based on previous editions, the festival includes the opening of food and wine stands from 7 PM, with cod as the main dish, alongside cured meats, typical cheeses, Avigliano taralli, and sweets. Along the route, there will be exhibitions and displays of local crafts (loom textiles, knives and crossbows, embroidery, ceramics), shows, and music in the evenings.
The detailed program with dates and guests will be published by the Municipality of Avigliano in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Cod Festival Avigliano 2026
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Practical information — Cod Festival Avigliano
Practical information
How to get there: Avigliano is reached from the Sicignano-Potenza junction and the SS 7; the festival takes place along Viale Verrastro to Piazza Gianturco.
Admission: free event; paid consumption at the stands, food points open from 7 PM.
Accommodation: B&Bs and farm stays in Avigliano; Potenza, about 20 km away, offers more accommodation options.
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Where does it take place — Cod Festival Avigliano
Viale Verrastro - Piazza Gianturco