Festival of the Duck in Arcè

The Duck Festival in Arcè

The Festival of the Duck is the traditional festival of the hamlet of Arcè, in the municipality of Pescantina, in the province of Verona. It takes place at the end of September in honor of the patron saint Saint Michael the Archangel and owes its name to the anara, the duck, the absolute protagonist of the table and the gastronomic identity of the village.

The Flavors of Duck

The heart of the festival is the cuisine, with typical duck-based dishes: 'ràani e coi de anara' and the famous risotto with duck, served during the gastronomic Sundays and the festival evenings. Alongside traditional dishes, Oktoberfest evenings, live music, dancing, and cabaret shows liven up the Ancient Village for the entire duration of the event.

Saint Michael and the Romanesque Church

The festival is linked to the church of San Michele, a Romanesque building dating back to the 12th century and recently restored, around which the devotional life of the hamlet revolves. On Sundays, Mass in the church of San Michele is followed by a refreshment with 'ràani e coi de anara' and lunch with risotto, in a blend of faith and conviviality typical of Venetian festivals.

Arcè and Valpolicella

The Ancient Village of Arcè, along the Adige river at the entrance to Valpolicella, retains the authentic atmosphere of Veronese rural villages. The Festival of the Duck is an opportunity to discover a unique gastronomic tradition, far from the major tourist circuits, in the heart of one of Italy's most famous wine regions.