Bolzaneto Polenta and Porcini Mushroom Festival
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Bolzaneto Polenta and Porcini Mushroom Festival

Polenta and porcini mushrooms at the patronal feast of Valpolcevera

Genova — Genova (210)
Dates 26 Sep โ€” 28 Sep 2026
Location Genova (210)
Prices โ€”
Status Confirmed

About Polenta and Porcini Festival of Bolzaneto

In Bolzaneto, in the Valpolcevera area of Genoa, the patronal feast of Our Lady of the Snows is accompanied each autumn by the Polenta and Porcini Mushroom Festival. Three days of food stalls, music, and entertainment centered around a dish that smells of the mountains: polenta served with porcini mushrooms, fried, breaded, or in sauce. Organized by the parish of Our Lady of the Snows, the festival combines the religious dimension of the patronal feast with the convivial atmosphere of shared meals, in one of the most populous districts of western Genoa.

Polenta and mushrooms, autumn flavors

When autumn arrives, in Bolzaneto, a populous district of Valpolcevera in Genoa, the table fills with the scents of the forest. The Polenta and Porcini Mushroom Festival celebrates the pairing of polenta with prized porcini mushrooms, served in various preparations: fried, breaded, or in sauce, always with polenta as the base.

A festival linked to the patronal feast

The event takes place on the occasion of the patronal feast of Our Lady of the Snows, intertwining the religious and gastronomic dimensions. The parish itself organizes the event, which thus becomes a gathering moment for the entire community of Bolzaneto, with stalls run by volunteers, music, and dancing evenings.

Three days of celebration

The program spans three days, with an evening dedicated to young people, dancing evenings with an orchestra, and on Sunday, the solemn Mass, a community lunch, and even guided tours of the parish bell tower. A varied program that unites different generations around tradition.

Authentic Valpolcevera

Far from the tourist circuits, the Bolzaneto festival offers an authentic glimpse of the valley region of Liguria, that of parish communities and gastronomic traditions linked to forest products. An opportunity to discover a different side of Genoa, made up of districts with a strong identity.

Polenta and Porcini Festival of Bolzaneto โ€” edition 2026

The Bolzaneto Polenta and Porcini Mushroom Festival runs from September 26 to 28, 2026, at the parish of Our Lady of the Snows, coinciding with the patronal feast. Three days featuring food stalls, a youth evening, dancing evenings with the orchestra Jobba & co., and on Sunday, a solemn Mass, lunch, and guided tours of the bell tower.

The 2026 edition of the Bolzaneto Polenta and Porcini Mushroom Festival takes place from September 26 to 28 at the parish of Our Lady of the Snows, at Via Bolzaneto 14, on the occasion of the patronal feast. The star is polenta served with porcini mushrooms in various preparations.

The program alternates gastronomic, musical, and religious moments, with stalls managed by parish volunteers and dancing evenings.

Programme Polenta and Porcini Festival of Bolzaneto 2026

Friday, September 26 - Youth Evening

  • 7:00 PM - Bar and small food stall opening
  • 7:30 PM - Tournament start (table tennis, foosball)
  • 8:00 PM - Music and karaoke

Saturday, September 27

  • 7:00 PM - Food stalls opening
  • 9:00 PM - Dancing evening with the orchestra Jobba & co.

Sunday, September 28

  • 12:00 PM - Food stalls opening
  • 2:30 PM - Guided tours of the parish bell tower
  • 3:00 PM - Dancing afternoon with the orchestra Jobba & co.

Highlights Polenta and Porcini Festival of Bolzaneto 2026

Polenta with porcini mushrooms, dancing evenings with the orchestra Jobba & co., and guided tours of the parish bell tower.

Prices Polenta and Porcini Festival of Bolzaneto 2026

Free admission. Food from stalls is at a charge.

Practical information — Polenta and Porcini Festival of Bolzaneto

How to get there

Bolzaneto is served by the Genova Bolzaneto train station and AMT buses. The parish of Our Lady of the Snows is located at Via Bolzaneto 14. By car, take the Genova Bolzaneto exit.

Admission

Free admission. Food from the stalls is at a charge.

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Where does it take place โ€” Polenta and Porcini Festival of Bolzaneto

Parrocchia Nostra Signora della Neve, Bolzaneto

Via Bolzaneto 14, 16162 Genova

Polenta and Porcini Festival of Bolzaneto in brief

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