Festival del Canestrelletto di Torriglia
Torriglia's sweet symbol in celebration
About Festival del Canestrelletto
Torriglia's Sweet Symbol
The Festival del Canestrelletto celebrates the most famous sweet of Torriglia, a village in the Apennines within the Metropolitan City of Genoa. The canestrelletto is a flower-shaped biscuit, crumbly and fragrant, protected by the De.Co. (Denominazione Comunale - Municipal Designation) as an identity specialty of the territory.
Tastings and Celebration in the Village
For the occasion, the historic center is closed to traffic and fills with scents and colors. The heart of the day is the free tastings of the De.Co. canestrelletto, accompanied by live music and artisan stalls. A festive atmosphere that involves producers, visitors, and the entire community.
An Authentic Ligurian Event
The festival is recognized among the Authentic Ligurian Events, a brand that promotes events most closely linked to the territory's tradition. Organized by the Municipality of Torriglia with the Pro Loco (local tourism board), it is an opportunity to discover the village, the gateway to Antola Park, and its mountain flavors, just a short distance from Genoa.
Festival del Canestrelletto — edition 2026
The 12th edition takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 7:30 PM, with the historic center of Torriglia closed to traffic for the occasion.
The program includes free tastings of the De.Co. canestrelletto starting from 3:00 PM, accompanied by live music and artisan stalls. The event is recognized as an Authentic Ligurian Event 2026.
Programme Festival del Canestrelletto 2026
Sunday, June 7, 2026 — Torriglia, historic center
- From 1:30 PM to 7:30 PM — historic center closed to traffic, artisan stalls and stands
- From 3:00 PM — free tastings of the De.Co. canestrelletto
- Live music in the village streets
Highlights Festival del Canestrelletto 2026
Prices Festival del Canestrelletto 2026
Practical information — Festival del Canestrelletto
Where
Torriglia (GE), historic center closed to traffic, Genoese Apennines.
How to get there
Torriglia can be reached by car from Genoa along the SS45 of the Trebbia valley or from the Bisagno valley. It is the gateway to the Antola Park.
Admission
Free admission. Free tastings of canestrelletto starting around 3:00 PM.
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Where does it take place — Festival del Canestrelletto
Centro storico di Torriglia