Festival of Pumpkin Tortelli and Autumn Flavours
The symbol of Mantuan cuisine in celebration
About Festival of Pumpkin Tortelli
The pumpkin tortelli, soul of Mantuan cuisine
The Festival of Pumpkin Tortelli and Autumn Flavours celebrates in Rivarolo Mantovano, in the province of Mantua, one of the most representative dishes of the local culinary tradition: pumpkin tortelli. Handmade by the 'risdore', the cooks who preserve ancient Mantuan gastronomic knowledge, they are the absolute stars of a festival that smells of autumn.
Four variations for a classic
The tortelli are offered in four different seasoning variations: the «classic» with melted butter, the «red» with tomato, the «tasty» with mustard and amaretti — in the typical Mantuan sweet and sour balance — and the «extravagant» with dark chocolate shavings. The food stalls, open for dinner and also for lunch on Sundays, allow you to savour this dish in all its variations, in covered areas.
Not just tortelli
The festival is also an occasion for widespread celebration: the programme includes a wine tasting route in collaboration with the Mantuan Wine and Flavours Route, a rich food and wine market, entertainment shows, traditional games, and activities for adults and children. The event, organised by the Pro Loco (local tourist board), promotes autumn flavours and the gastronomic identity of Rivarolo Mantovano, attracting visitors from all over the province and surrounding areas.
Festival of Pumpkin Tortelli — edition 2026
The Festival of Pumpkin Tortelli and Autumn Flavours returns to Rivarolo Mantovano in Autumn 2026, traditionally on the second weekend of October. The star is the pumpkin tortelli, handmade by local 'risdore' in its four seasoning variations.
The food stalls, open for dinner and also for lunch on Sundays in covered areas, offer the «classic» with melted butter, the «red» with tomato, the «tasty» with mustard and amaretti, and the «extravagant» with chocolate shavings. The programme also includes a wine tasting route with the Mantuan Wine and Flavours Route, a food and wine market, shows, traditional games, and the Gin & Sound area.
Programme Festival of Pumpkin Tortelli 2026
Second weekend of October 2026 (dates to be confirmed)
- Food stalls — Pumpkin tortelli in 4 variations (classic, red, tasty, extravagant), open for dinner from 7 PM and on Sundays also for lunch from 12 PM
- Wine tasting — Route with the Mantuan Wine and Flavours Route
- Food and wine market — Stalls with local products
- Entertainment — Shows, traditional games, and Gin & Sound area
The exact dates for the 2026 edition will be published by the Pro Loco of Rivarolo Mantovano closer to the event.
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Practical information — Festival of Pumpkin Tortelli
How to get here
Rivarolo Mantovano is located in the Mantua plain, on the border with Cremona province, reachable by car from Casalmaggiore and Viadana. The festival takes place in the town centre, with stalls in covered areas.
Useful information
Admission is free; food and drinks are paid for at the food stalls. The stalls are open for dinner from 7 PM and on Sundays also for lunch from 12 PM. For the programme, it is advisable to follow the Pro Loco of Rivarolo Mantovano's channels.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Pumpkin Tortelli
Centro di Rivarolo Mantovano
Centro di Rivarolo Mantovano, 46017 Rivarolo Mantovano