Festival of Veneto DOP Ham
Two weekends of taste within the medieval walls of Montagnana, capital of Veneto DOP Ham
About Montagnana Ham Festival
The capital of sweet ham
The Festival of Veneto DOP Ham in Montagnana, in the province of Padua, is the event that celebrates every spring one of the gastronomic excellences of the Veneto region: the Berico-Euganeo DOP Veneto Ham, a sweet and fragrant product protected by the Consortium since 1996. The festival takes place in the heart of the walled city, one of the best-preserved medieval fortified walls in Europe.
The Court of Flavors
For the occasion, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II transforms into the Court of Flavors, a true village of taste. Here, guided tastings, show-cooking with chefs and well-known personalities, sensory workshops, the 'Salotto del Gusto' (Taste Lounge), and the Consortium's area alternate. There are also special themed dinners and meetings with producers and chefs, designed to showcase the supply chain and the territory of the Euganean and Berici Hills.
Beyond the ham
The festival is also an opportunity to discover Montagnana: visits to local ham factories, guided tours of the scenic Villa Pisani by Palladio and the historic center, and walks along the walls. An event that blends charcuterie tradition, Venetian culture, and slow tourism.
Montagnana Ham Festival — edition 2026
The 26th edition of the Festival of Veneto DOP Ham takes place in Montagnana over two long weekends (Thursday-Sunday): from May 14 to 17 and from May 21 to 24, 2026. The edition coincides with the thirtieth anniversary of the DOP recognition for Berico-Euganeo Veneto Ham (1996-2026). The President of the Protection Consortium is Diego Guerriero; the organization is managed by Mark & Co. (Elena Donolato).
Programme Montagnana Ham Festival 2026
The Court of Flavors — Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
- Guided tastings of Veneto DOP Ham and pairings with wines from the Colli Euganei
- Show-cooking with chefs and well-known personalities — among the announced guests is foodmaker Daniele Reponi
- Sensory workshops and the 'Salotto del Gusto' (Taste Lounge)
- Gourmet dinners and special themed dinners
- Meetings with producers and chefs; Consortium of Protection area
- A sweet curiosity: pastry chef Alessandro Giudici presents a chocolate and ham praline
In the city
- Guided visits to local ham factories
- Guided tours of Villa Pisani (Palladio) and the historic walled center
Detailed program and bookings at prosciuttovenetodopinfesta.com.
Highlights Montagnana Ham Festival 2026
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Practical information — Montagnana Ham Festival
How to get there
Montagnana is located in the lower Padua area, bordering the provinces of Verona and Vicenza. By car from the A13 (Monselice exit) or the A31 Valdastico. By train: Montagnana station on the Mantua-Monselice line, a short walk from the walled center.
Admission
Free access to the festival area; tastings, dinners, and workshops are subject to a fee, some require booking.
Contacts
Mark & Co. srl — tel. +39 049 8070288 — prosciuttovenetodopinfesta.com
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Where does it take place — Montagnana Ham Festival
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II e centro storico
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, 35044 Montagnana