Festival of the King Mussel and the Queen Anchovy
Mussels and stuffed anchovies in the hamlet of Cadimare
About Festival of the King Mussel and the Queen Anchovy
The flavors of the sea of Cadimare
The Festival of the King Mussel and the Queen Anchovy is one of the most cherished gastronomic festivals in the Gulf of La Spezia. It takes place in Cadimare, an ancient seaside hamlet, now a district of the provincial capital, and celebrates two protagonists of the local seafood cuisine: the mussel (cozza) and the anchovy, particularly the historic stuffed anchovy.
Several weekends of celebration
The event unfolds over several weekends between June and July, enlivening the recently redeveloped areas of the hamlet. Alongside tastings, the festival offers live music and moments of conviviality, attracting over a thousand visitors each weekend.
An Authentic Ligurian Event
The festival, organized by the Pro Loco Cadimare, has received the recognition of Authentic Ligurian Event 2026 from the Liguria Region, awarded for its ability to enhance the authentic traditions and products of the territory. An event that tells the maritime identity of this corner of La Spezia.
Festival of the King Mussel and the Queen Anchovy — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the festival enlivens the hamlet of Cadimare over four weekends between June and July: June 19-21 and 26-28, July 3-5 and 9-11.
The food stalls offer traditional seafood dishes — mussels and stuffed anchovies above all — accompanied by live music. The event, organized by Pro Loco Cadimare, has been recognized as an Authentic Ligurian Event 2026 by the Liguria Region.
Programme Festival of the King Mussel and the Queen Anchovy 2026
Weekends June 19-21 and 26-28, July 3-5 and 9-11 — Hamlet of Cadimare
- Food stalls with mussels, stuffed anchovies, and seafood specialties
- Live music and moments of conviviality in the hamlet
Evening opening of the stalls; over a thousand visitors per weekend in past editions.
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Practical information — Festival of the King Mussel and the Queen Anchovy
Where
Hamlet of Cadimare, along the coast west of the center of La Spezia, reachable by car or public transport.
When
Several weekends between June and July, with food stalls open in the evenings.
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Where does it take place — Festival of the King Mussel and the Queen Anchovy
Borgata marinara di Cadimare