European Street Food Awards Italy
Edition 2026 Music Gastronomy Food truck

European Street Food Awards Italy

The Italian final of the most important European street food award

Padenghe sul Garda — Brescia (017)
Dates 22 May โ€” 24 May 2026
Location Padenghe sul Garda (017)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About European Street Food Awards

Padenghe sul Garda hosts one of the Italian finals of the European Street Food Awards, the most important European competition dedicated to street food. In Piazza G. D'Annunzio, in the heart of the Garda village, the best Italian food trucks compete to win a place in the European final. A technical jury and public vote decide the winners, with tastings, live music, a children's area, and an artisan market. A free event that combines gastronomic quality and a festive atmosphere on the shores of Lake Garda, in the province of Brescia.

The European Street Food Awards in Padenghe

The European Street Food Awards are the most important European competition dedicated to street food, founded in 2017. Their Italian final โ€” one of two โ€” is held in Padenghe sul Garda, a village in the province of Brescia on Lake Garda, in Piazza G. D'Annunzio, a short walk from the Town Hall. The event is organized by Eatinero.

The food truck challenge

During the event, the best Italian food trucks compete to advance to the European final. The village's central square transforms into a large culinary village, where you can taste street food specialties from all over Italy. The competition is based on a dual voting system: a technical jury of industry experts evaluates aesthetics, presentation, and food quality, while visitors can vote for their favorite food truck. The two best food trucks from each final advance to the European final.

More than just food

Alongside tastings, the event offers live music every evening, a dedicated children's area, and an artisan market. Admission is free, making the event accessible to families and visitors of all ages. The setting of Lake Garda adds charm to a celebration that combines gastronomy, entertainment, and socialising.

On Lake Garda

Set in one of the most picturesque villages on the Brescia side of Garda, the Italian final of the European Street Food Awards highlights Padenghe sul Garda, in the province of Brescia, as a tourist and gastronomic destination. An international event that brings the best of Italian street food to the lakefront, combining food quality with the beauty of the territory.

European Street Food Awards โ€” edition 2026

The 2026 Italian final of the European Street Food Awards takes place from May 22 to 24 in Piazza G. D'Annunzio in Padenghe sul Garda. Nine food trucks in competition plus two drink stands, judged by a technical jury and the public vote (People's Choice Award). Live music every evening, children's area, and artisan market. Free admission.

The 2026 Italian final of the European Street Food Awards takes place from May 22 to 24 in Piazza G. D'Annunzio, in the historic center of Padenghe sul Garda.

Nine food trucks plus two stands dedicated to drinks are competing. The judgment is based on a technical jury, which evaluates aesthetics, presentation, and quality, and on the public vote (People's Choice Award), which can be cast after a minimum spend of 6 euros. The two best food trucks advance to the European final.

The event features live music every evening, a dedicated children's area, and an artisan market. Opening hours: Friday from 6:00 PM to midnight, Saturday from 11:00 AM to midnight, Sunday from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Free admission; Radio Bruno is the media partner. The event is organized by Eatinero.

Programme European Street Food Awards 2026

Friday, May 22 (6:00 PM - 12:00 AM)

  • Opening of the street food village with competing food trucks

Saturday, May 23 (11:00 AM - 12:00 AM)

  • Food trucks open, technical jury, and public voting
  • Live music

Sunday, May 24 (11:00 AM - 11:00 PM)

  • Food trucks, awards ceremony, and People's Choice Award

Nine competing food trucks and two drink stands, children's area, artisan market, live music every evening.

Highlights European Street Food Awards 2026

The challenge between nine food trucks, the People's Choice Award, and the setting of the square on Lake Garda.

Prices European Street Food Awards 2026

Free admission. Paid consumption (minimum spend of 6 euros for public voting).

Practical information — European Street Food Awards

Where

Piazza G. D'Annunzio, historic center of Padenghe sul Garda (BS).

How to get there

Padenghe sul Garda is located on the Brescia side of Lake Garda, along the SS572, near the Desenzano exit of the A4 Milan-Venice motorway.

Costs

Free admission. Paid consumption (public voting requires a minimum spend of 6 euros).

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Where does it take place โ€” European Street Food Awards

Piazza G. D'Annunzio

Piazza G. D'Annunzio, 25080 Padenghe sul Garda

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European Street Food Awards in brief

Music Gastronomy Food truck World cuisine Family Children Crafts Outdoor Free International Brescia

History of European Street Food Awards