Festa del Baccalà – Tassina
The autumn festival of Tassina di Rovigo dedicated to codfish, in all its preparations
About Festa del Baccalà
Codfish is the star in Tassina
The Festa del Baccalà in Tassina, a hamlet of Rovigo, is one of the most popular autumn food festivals in the Polesine region. It is organized by the Comitato Polisportiva Tassina S. Leopoldo and celebrates one of the iconic dishes of Venetian cuisine: codfish, prepared according to traditional recipes.
All the traditional Venetian recipes
In the heated tents, codfish is offered in multiple preparations: 'alla vicentina', 'alla veneziana', 'mantecato', and other specialties, often accompanied by the essential polenta. A culinary journey that allows you to discover the different facets of this traditional Venetian dish.
An autumn festival in the Polesine region
Spread over several weekends in October, the festival combines good food and conviviality, with evening service and Sunday lunch. It is an eagerly awaited event that attracts gourmets from Rovigo and nearby towns, confirming the Polesine region's connection with the Venetian gastronomic tradition of codfish.
Festa del Baccalà — edition 2026
After the 16th edition in 2025, the Festa del Baccalà in Tassina returns in 2026 with its 17th edition, anticipated over several weekends in October. In the heated tent, codfish will be offered in its multiple preparations — 'alla vicentina', 'alla veneziana', 'mantecato' — accompanied by polenta. Evening service from Friday to Sunday and Sunday lunch are confirmed. The precise dates and program will be announced by the Comitato Polisportiva Tassina S. Leopoldo.
Programme Festa del Baccalà 2026
The program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Comitato Polisportiva Tassina. The usual format includes several weekends in October with a heated tent: codfish 'alla vicentina', 'alla veneziana', 'mantecato', and other preparations with polenta. Usual hours: dinner Friday-Sunday 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Sunday lunch 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
Highlights Festa del Baccalà 2026
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Practical information — Festa del Baccalà
Where
Heated tent in Tassina, a hamlet of Rovigo (RO).
When
Over several weekends in October. Dinner: Friday-Sunday 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Sunday lunch 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
Reservations
Reservations are appreciated for Sunday lunch · tel. 346 5983353 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM).
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Where does it take place — Festa del Baccalà
Stand riscaldato, località Tassina
Località Tassina, 45100 Rovigo