Emilia Food Fest

Emilia Food Fest, the festival of Via Emilia flavors

Emilia Food Fest is the food and wine event that every year, at the end of September, transforms the historic center of Carpi into a large open-air theater dedicated to the flavors and traditions of the Via Emilia. For three days, the city's main square, the monumental Piazza Martiri, welcomes producers, food artisans, chefs, and visitors in a widespread celebration that tells the gastronomic identity of Emilia-Romagna and, in particular, of the province of Modena.

What to expect

Along the square and the streets of the center, exhibition and sales stands are set up where you can discover, taste, and purchase the best products from the Emilian Food Valley: from cured meats to cheeses, from fresh pasta to balsamic vinegar, from Lambrusco to traditional desserts like the Modenese bensone. The event is not just a market of taste, but a true cultural program of meetings, insights, and entertainment.

• Show cooking and cooking shows with chefs and cooks demonstrating recipes and techniques live
• Guided tastings of typical local products
• Culinary workshops and activities also dedicated to families
• Talks, awards ceremonies, and guest encounters in the PalaPio area and the Food Live Area
• Shows, musical performances, and street artists animating the squares and streets of the center

A local event

Emilia Food Fest is born from the collaboration between associations and local institutions: the event is sponsored and supported by the Municipality of Carpi and promoted with the support of the Chamber of Commerce of Modena and the patronage of the Emilia-Romagna Region. The organization is handled by SGP Grandi Eventi. Each edition focuses on the culture of Emilian food, aiming to enhance local excellences and transform the historic center of Carpi into a showcase of taste and hospitality.

Opening hours and admission

The event generally takes place from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM throughout its duration, with free admission. Tastings and purchases at the stands are subject to payment according to the prices set by individual exhibitors, while most of the scheduled events (show cooking, talks, shows) are free to access.

Carpi, city of taste and culture

Hosting Emilia Food Fest in Carpi is no coincidence: the city, the second most populous in the province of Modena, boasts one of the most elegant historic centers in Emilia, dominated by the spectacular Piazza Martiri and the Municipal Theater. Visiting the festival is also an opportunity to discover the city's historical and artistic heritage and to immerse yourself in Emilian hospitality, where good food is an integral part of the local identity.