Cellore d'Illasi Festival
Four days of gastronomy, wines, and music in the hamlet of Cellore
About Cellore Festival
The Cellore d'Illasi Festival
In the hamlet of Cellore, in Illasi (province of Verona), spring brings with it one of the most beloved festivals in the Val d'Illasi: the Cellore Festival. Four days of celebration that combine good Veronese cuisine, live music, and a passion for local wines.
Gastronomy and local wines
The food stand offers traditional dishes, including the famous 'lesso con la pearà', a typical Veronese sauce. There is also space for wine tastings, with events dedicated to native Veronese grape varieties (by reservation), and themed lunches such as the Renaissance lunch on Sunday.
Music and celebration
The evenings are enlivened by live music, with concerts that accompany the festival late into the night. The Cellore Festival is a gathering point for the valley community, amidst flavors, wine, and social interaction, in the hilly setting of the Veronese foothills.
Cellore and the Val d'Illasi
Cellore is a hamlet of Illasi, a village in the Val d'Illasi known for its wines and its Castle. The spring festival is one of the events that animate the valley's calendar, in the province of Verona, at the gates of the Lessinia region.
Cellore Festival — edition 2026
The Cellore d'Illasi Festival 2026 will be held from May 8 to 11 in the hamlet of Cellore. Four days of celebration with a food stand, live music, tastings of native Veronese wines (by reservation), and themed lunches. Friday, May 8, the stands open at 7 PM followed by an evening concert; Sunday is dedicated to the Renaissance lunch and the traditional 'lesso con la pearà'. The dates are confirmed by the local Veronese press.
Programme Cellore Festival 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Food stand opens
- 10:30 PM — Live concert (live music)
May 9-10, 2026
- Food stand with traditional Veneto dishes
- Tasting of native Veronese wines "Verona Autoctona" (by reservation)
- Sunday, May 10: Renaissance lunch (by reservation) and, for lunch, the traditional 'lesso con la pearà'
Monday, May 11, 2026
- Closing evening with food stand and music
The detailed program for the evenings will be published by the organizers closer to the festival.
Highlights Cellore Festival 2026
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Practical information — Cellore Festival
How to get here
Cellore d'Illasi can be reached from Verona in about 30 minutes by car, driving up the Val d'Illasi (SP10).
Information
Free admission. Some events (wine tastings, themed lunches) require booking. For the updated program, consult the Municipality of Illasi and the festival organizers.
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Where does it take place — Cellore Festival
Frazione Cellore d'Illasi
Cellore, 37031 Illasi