Bussolengo d'Autunno - Bollito and Pearà Festival
The mixed boiled meat with pearà sauce, a Veronese tradition
About Bollito and Pearà Festival
Mixed Boiled Meat Takes Center Stage
As autumn deepens, Bussolengo, in the province of Verona, hosts the Bollito and Pearà Festival, one of the most delicious events in the Bussolengo d'Autunno (Bussolengo in Autumn) series. At the Sala Polivalente Ex Bocciodromo on Via San Vittore, the star dish of the Veronese table takes the spotlight: mixed boiled meat served with pearà, the famous sauce made from bread, marrow, and pepper.
A Local Specialty
Pearà is one of the symbols of Veronese cuisine, and in Bussolengo, it's prepared according to tradition. The mixed boiled meat, with its various cuts, is the perfect comfort food for cool autumn evenings. The festival is open on Thursdays and Fridays only for dinner, and on Saturdays and Sundays for both lunch and dinner, to satisfy all palates.
Conviviality and Tradition
In addition to great food, the festival offers folk entertainment, special guests, and a kids' area with games, all in a convivial and family-friendly atmosphere. Organized by the association Le Virtù Veronesi with the support of local sponsors, it's an event that celebrates the gastronomic identity of Bussolengo and the Veronese region.
Bollito and Pearà Festival — edition 2026
In 2026, the Bollito and Pearà Festival will once again take place between late October and early November at the Sala Polivalente Ex Bocciodromo in Bussolengo, as part of the Bussolengo d'Autunno (Bussolengo in Autumn) series. The star will again be the mixed boiled meat served with pearà, the sauce that symbolizes Veronese cuisine, during convivial evenings enhanced by folk entertainment and a kids' area. The exact dates for the 2026 edition will be announced by the association Le Virtù Veronesi closer to the event.
Programme Bollito and Pearà Festival 2026
The detailed dates and program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the organizers. The usual format includes:
- Mixed boiled meat with traditional Veronese pearà sauce
- Opening hours: Thursday-Friday dinner only; Saturday-Sunday lunch and dinner
- Folk entertainment and special guests
- Kids' area with games
Highlights Bollito and Pearà Festival 2026
The mixed boiled meat with pearà, a signature dish of Veronese cuisine.
Prices Bollito and Pearà Festival 2026
Practical information — Bollito and Pearà Festival
How to Get There
Bussolengo is located along the SR11, west of Verona. By car, take the A4 (Verona Nord exit) or A22 del Brennero motorway. The event is held at the Sala Polivalente Ex Bocciodromo on Via San Vittore.
When
Late October to early November. Thursday-Friday: dinner only; Saturday-Sunday: lunch and dinner.
Admission
Free admission; pay for food and drinks. Reservations recommended.
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Where does it take place — Bollito and Pearà Festival
Sala Polivalente Ex Bocciodromo, Bussolengo
Via San Vittore, 37012 Bussolengo