Bosco Mesola Radicchio Festival
The radicchio of the sandy lands of Mesola on the table, between gastronomy and tradition
About Radicchio Festival of Bosco
A Delta festival dedicated to radicchio
In Bosco Mesola, a hamlet of the Municipality of Mesola in the province of Ferrara, radicchio is no ordinary vegetable: it grows in the sandy soils of Mesola, a stone's throw from the Gran Bosco della Mesola and the Delta del Po, and gives life to one of the area's symbolic products. From this agricultural vocation, the Bosco Mesola Radicchio Festival was born, organized by the Pro Loco Bosco APS Tourist Association, which every autumn attracts visitors from all over the province and beyond.
A gastronomic stand to discover
The heart of the event is the large covered and heated gastronomic stand set up in Piazza E. Bullega: a solution designed to welcome guests in all weather, typical of autumn festivals in the Ferrara region. Here, radicchio is presented in dozens of preparations, from appetizers to desserts, in a menu that changes little from year to year and is now an eagerly awaited event for local gourmets.
More than just food
Around the gastronomy revolves a rich program of entertainment: live music shows, an artisan and commercial market, traditional tombola (bingo) with rich prizes, a funfair for the little ones, an exhibition of vintage agricultural machinery, and photographic exhibitions. A formula that combines flavors, community, and popular tradition, in the authentic spirit of village festivals.
A festival of excellence
Founded in 2003, the festival has become a benchmark for the enogastronomic autumn of eastern Emilia-Romagna over the years. In March 2026, it received the prestigious EPLI "Sagra d'Eccellenza" mark, awarded by the Ente Pro Loco Italiane for its authenticity, valorization of local traditions, and promotion of enogastronomic excellence: the award ceremony took place at Palazzo Montecitorio in Rome. A recognition that rewards the work of volunteers and confirms Bosco Mesola radicchio among the must-try typical products of the Delta del Po.
Radicchio Festival of Bosco — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Bosco Mesola Radicchio Festival runs from Friday, October 2nd to Monday, October 5th in the covered and heated gastronomic stand in Piazza E. Bullega. Open for lunch (12:00 PM) and dinner (7:00 PM), without reservations. This is the first edition to bear the national EPLI "Festival of Excellence" mark, obtained in March 2026. Alongside the menu, the program features live music, an artisan and commercial market, tombola with rich prizes, an exhibition of vintage agricultural machinery, photographic exhibitions, and a funfair for families.
Programme Radicchio Festival of Bosco 2026
Event Format
Four days (Friday, October 2nd - Monday, October 5th) with the covered and heated gastronomic stand open for lunch (12:00 PM) and dinner (7:00 PM).
The Radicchio Menu
- Appetizers: Zia ferrarese with cheeses, radicchio jam, and honey; radicchio flan on Parmigiano fondue
- First Courses: radicchio risotto; baked pasta with radicchio and sausage; ravioli filled with ricotta and radicchio
- Main Courses: braised venison; braised cod; braised beef with potatoes
- Side Dishes: radicchio cooked in three ways, French fries, polenta
- Desserts: radicchio cake, chocolate salami, ricotta ice cream with radicchio jam
Entertainment and Extras
- Live music shows and various entertainment
- Artisan and commercial market
- Tombola with rich prizes
- Exhibition of vintage agricultural machinery and models
- Photographic exhibitions
- Funfair
The detailed day-by-day program will be published on the official website and social media channels of Pro Loco Bosco in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Radicchio Festival of Bosco 2026
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Practical information — Radicchio Festival of Bosco
Location
Covered and heated gastronomic stand in Piazza E. Bullega, Bosco Mesola, hamlet of the Municipality of Mesola (FE), in the Ferrara Delta del Po.
How to get there
By car: from the SS309 Romea (Mesola/Bosco Mesola exit). The nearest train station is Codigoro, connected by local buses. Reference airports: Bologna and Venice.
Opening Hours
The gastronomic stand is typically open for lunch at 12:00 PM and for dinner at 7:00 PM. Reservations are not accepted.
Contacts
Associazione Turistica Pro Loco Bosco APS — tel. +39 391 7418404, e-mail [email protected], website www.sagradelradicchio.it.
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Where does it take place — Radicchio Festival of Bosco
Stand gastronomico coperto, Piazza E. Bullega — Bosco Mesola
Piazza E. Bullega, 44026 Mesola