Festa del Mandorlato
The promotional exhibition of Mandorlato from Cologna Veneta, between sweetness and tradition
About Festa del Mandorlato
The sweet that gives the festival its name
The Festa del Mandorlato is the event that, every December, celebrates in Cologna Veneta, in the province of Verona, the sweet that has made the town famous worldwide: Mandorlato, a crunchy treat made from honey, sugar, egg whites, and almonds, recognized as a Traditional Agri-food Product (PAT) of the Veneto region. The festival falls on the Immaculate Conception long weekend and is the highlight of Cologna's winter.
Stalls, tastings, and market
From 9 in the morning, the traditional stalls dedicated to mandorlato open, featuring classic versions and new variations created by local artisans. Over 300 exhibitors are involved, including a Christmas market, a food and wine fair, and a street market, while every day there are free tastings of hot mandorlato prepared by the producers.
Shows, historical parade, and Teatro Sociale
The program includes outdoor shows and performances at the Teatro Sociale, ancient games, flag-waver performances, and the historical parade in 15th-century costumes, recalling the era when Cologna was an important center in the Veronese territory. The gastronomic area offers traditional specialties, such as Gran Bollito with Pearà and mandorlato-based desserts.
A festival of identity
Organized by the Municipality, producers, and the Pro Loco of Cologna Veneta, the Festa del Mandorlato combines agri-food promotion, culture, and tradition, transforming the historic center into a showcase of Cologna's sweetness and identity in the heart of winter in the Bassa Veronese.
Festa del Mandorlato — edition 2026
The 42nd Festa del Mandorlato is confirmed from December 6th to 8th, 2026, in Cologna Veneta. The promotional exhibition of Mandorlato from Cologna Veneta, a traditional agri-food product of the Veneto region, will liven up the historic center during the Immaculate Conception long weekend.
The event, organized by the Municipality, producers, and the Pro Loco of Cologna Veneta, will feature mandorlato stalls, the Christmas market, a food and wine fair, and a street market with over 300 exhibitors, outdoor shows and performances at the Teatro Sociale, and a historical parade in 15th-century costumes.
Programme Festa del Mandorlato 2026
The detailed hourly program for the 42nd edition will be published by the Municipality and the Pro Loco of Cologna Veneta in the weeks preceding the festival.
The usual structure includes daily opening of the mandorlato stalls from 9 AM, free tasting of hot mandorlato in the afternoon, the Christmas market and food and wine fair with over 300 exhibitors, shows and ancient games, flag-waver performances, the historical parade in 15th-century costumes, shows at the Teatro Sociale, and the gastronomic area with local specialties.
Highlights Festa del Mandorlato 2026
The mandorlato stalls, the free tasting of hot mandorlato, the historical parade in 15th-century costumes, and the shows at the Teatro Sociale.
Prices Festa del Mandorlato 2026
Practical information — Festa del Mandorlato
How to get there
Cologna Veneta is reached by car via the SR10 Padana Inferiore, between Verona and Vicenza. The festival takes place in the historic center and at the Teatro Sociale.
When
During the Immaculate Conception long weekend, from December 6th to 8th.
Information
Pro Loco Cologna Veneta, tel. +39 349 0918951.
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Where does it take place — Festa del Mandorlato
Centro storico e Teatro Sociale di Cologna Veneta
Via Chioggiano, 37044 Cologna Veneta