Ceresara Cherry Festival
The cherry festival of Ceresara, featuring tortelli, music, and outdoor dining on Via Roma
About Ceresara Cherry Festival
The cherry festival in Alto Mantovano
In Ceresara, a small municipality in the province of Mantua whose very name recalls the cherry tree, spring concludes with the Festa de la Saresa — the cherry festival in the local dialect. For five days, the historic center comes alive with aromas, flavors, and music, in an event that combines the territory's gastronomic tradition with the desire to be together.
Via Roma becomes a grand dining table
The heart of the festival is Via Roma, which every evening from 7 PM transforms into a long pedestrian area set up with tables and stalls. Here you can taste typical cherry-based dishes, starting with the famous Tortelli della Possenta with cherry filling and the Torta Dolceresa, both products with Municipal Designation (De.Co.) that tell the identity of Ceresara. Piazza Matteotti, on the other hand, hosts concerts, DJ sets, and shows.
Not just gastronomy
The Festa de la Saresa also features vintage car and motorcycle rallies, aperitifs on Vespas, charity walks, sports memorials, and moments of solidarity. A program designed to involve all ages, from children to motor enthusiasts, making this festival much more than just a gastronomic event. The event is organized by the Compagnia delle Torri in collaboration with the Municipality of Ceresara.
An event of Mantuan tradition
Included in the rich calendar of Alto Mantovano festivals, the Festa de la Saresa is the ideal opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Po Valley, where food culture intertwines with the history of the town. Between a portion of tortelli and a concert in the square, the festival restores the slow and convivial rhythm of the province of Mantua.
Ceresara Cherry Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festa de la Saresa will be held from May 29 to June 2 in the historic center of Ceresara. Every evening from 7 PM, Via Roma will transform into a long outdoor dining area with typical cherry-based dishes, while Piazza Matteotti will host the musical entertainment. The festival concludes on June 2, coinciding with Republic Day, with a program full of sporting, charity, and community initiatives.
Programme Ceresara Cherry Festival 2026
Friday, May 29
- 7:00 PM — Dinner on Via Roma
- Musical evening with DJ set (DJ Paromix)
Saturday, May 30
- 6:30 PM — Cherry Aperitif
- Dinner at the tables
- Concert with an Italian band and DJ set
Sunday, May 31
- Football Memorial
- "Rosso Ciliegia Rosso Ferrari" Car Rally
- Aperitif on Vespas
- Lunch and sanctuary visit
- Concert tribute to film soundtracks "Rock in Movie"
Monday, June 1
- Aperitif and dinner
- Evening with 90s/2000s DJ band
Tuesday, June 2
- 9:30 AM — Harley-Davidson Rally "RUN de la Saresa" in Piazza Castello
- 10:30 AM — Celebration of Republic Day
- 11:00 AM — Charity walk for children for the Gaslini Hospital in Genoa
- Lunch, guided tours, tricycle race, Nordic walking, and dance show
Highlights Ceresara Cherry Festival 2026
- The Tortelli della Possenta with cherry filling and the Torta Dolceresa, De.Co. products.
- The evening dining tables on Via Roma
- The "Rosso Ciliegia Rosso Ferrari" car rally
- The RUN de la Saresa with Harley-Davidsons
Prices Ceresara Cherry Festival 2026
Practical information — Ceresara Cherry Festival
How to get there
Ceresara is located in Alto Mantovano, between Mantua and Brescia. By car, it can be reached from the SP for Castel Goffredo and Asola. The nearest train station is Mantua, from which you can continue by bus or car.
Opening hours
Food stalls open every evening from 7 PM. The dining tables are set up on Via Roma, and the shows are in Piazza Matteotti.
Specialties to try
Tortelli della Possenta with cherry filling and Torta Dolceresa, both De.Co. products from Ceresara.
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Where does it take place — Ceresara Cherry Festival
Centro storico di Ceresara
Via Roma, 46010 Ceresara