Festival of the Frog and the Fish
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Festival of the Frog and the Fish

23 May 2025 — 25 May 2025
Villanova sull'Arda — Piacenza (033)

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Edition 2025 — Festival of the Frog and the Fish

The 45th edition of the Festival of the Frog and the Fish took place in Soarza di Villanova sull'Arda (PC) from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25, 2025. Organized by the Pro Loco Amici di Soarza, it offered three outdoor evenings with typical dishes of the Bassa Piacentina — frogs, catfish, and traditional specialties — accompanied by local wines and ballroom dancing with live music.

Festival of the Frog and the Fish 2025 — 45th Edition

The 2025 edition of the festival was held in Soarza, a hamlet of Villanova sull'Arda, in the province of Piacenza, from May 23 to 25. The event, organized by the Pro Loco Amici di Soarza, confirmed its traditional formula with three outdoor evenings dedicated to Piacenza cuisine.

The stars of the table, as per tradition, were frogs and catfish cooked according to old recipes, along with mixed fried dishes, tortelli, and other specialties of the Val d'Arda, accompanied by DOC wines from the Colli Piacentini. Every evening, the festival concluded with ballroom dancing and live music, in one of the most beloved events of the Bassa Piacentina.

Where does it take place — Festival of the Frog and the Fish

Area festeggiamenti di Soarza

Via XXV Aprile, Località Soarza, 29010 Villanova sull'Arda

Festival of the Frog and the Fish in brief

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History of Festival of the Frog and the Fish

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