Festa dell'Olio di Oliva
Leivi celebrates its extra virgin olive oil in the Tigullio hills
About Festa dell'Olio di Oliva
The land of oil
The Festa dell'Olio di Oliva is the most important event in Leivi, a small hilly municipality behind Chiavari, in the metropolitan city of Genoa. For centuries, Leivi has been dedicated to olive growing and produces a prized extra virgin olive oil, the absolute star of this festival that has been running for over thirty years.
Tastings and Premio Leivi
For a few days, the recreational-sports area of San Bartolomeo, in via Selaschi, hosts food stalls, tastings, and in-depth sessions dedicated to olive oil and the local area. The heart of the event is the Premio Leivi, a competition that awards the best olive grove, and conferences dedicated to the protection of the olive landscape.
An Authentic Ligurian Event
The festival is recognised as an Authentic Ligurian Event by the Liguria Region, confirming its identity value. It often accompanies the summer music review "Notti tra le note", which enriches the calendar with concerts on summer evenings. An opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Tigullio, amidst hills, olive trees, and peasant traditions.
Festa dell'Olio di Oliva — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festa dell'Olio di Oliva renews the summer appointment in Leivi with its extra virgin olive oil. The event, recognised as an Authentic Ligurian Event, is held at the San Bartolomeo recreational-sports area, in via Selaschi.
The traditional elements of the festival are confirmed: food stalls, tastings, conferences dedicated to the protection of olive groves, and the Premio Leivi for the best olive grove. The precise dates and detailed programme will be communicated in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Festa dell'Olio di Oliva 2026
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Municipality in the weeks preceding the event. The festival will follow the established structure: opening of food stalls in the San Bartolomeo area, tastings of oil and typical products, a conference on olive growing and landscape, and the award ceremony for the Premio Leivi for the best olive grove.
Highlights Festa dell'Olio di Oliva 2026
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Practical information — Festa dell'Olio di Oliva
Where
Recreational-sports area of San Bartolomeo, via Selaschi, Leivi (GE), on the hills behind Chiavari.
When
The festival is held in the summer period, generally in July, over a weekend.
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Where does it take place — Festa dell'Olio di Oliva
Area ludico-sportiva di San Bartolomeo
Via Selaschi, 16040 Leivi