Goat and Bean Festival
The star dish of Val Nervia in the medieval alleys
About Goat and Bean Festival
A Mountain Tradition Dish
In Rocchetta Nervina, a village inland in the province of Imperia, the Goat and Bean Festival celebrates one of the most characteristic specialties of Val Nervia. The slowly cooked stewed goat is served with Pigna beans, a Slow Food presidium cultivated in the nearby valleys, in a dish that tells the story of the simple yet flavorful cuisine of these lands.
Local Flavors and Products
In addition to the main dish, the festival highlights local excellences: the Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC wine, Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil, and toasted bread crostini. The gastronomic evening is enlivened by live music, in a convivial atmosphere that attracts residents and visitors from all over the valley.
Among the Village Alleys
The festival takes place in the heart of Rocchetta Nervina, a village with characteristic medieval alleys and stone bridges, considered one of the most beautiful in the Ligurian hinterland of western Liguria. The festival is the ideal opportunity to discover this authentic corner of Val Nervia, far from coastal tourism.
Goat and Bean Festival — edition 2026
For 2026, the Goat and Bean Festival is scheduled for July 25 (date to be confirmed with organizers). The evening features stewed goat with Pigna beans, a Slow Food presidium, accompanied by Rossese di Dolceacqua wine, Taggiasca oil, and crostini, with live music in the village alleys. The detailed program will be announced by the Municipality closer to the event.
Programme Goat and Bean Festival 2026
Festival Evening
- Opening of gastronomic stands in the village alleys
- Stewed goat with Pigna beans (Slow Food presidium)
- Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC wine, Taggiasca oil, and crostini
- Live music
Highlights Goat and Bean Festival 2026
Prices Goat and Bean Festival 2026
Practical information — Goat and Bean Festival
How to get there
By car: from Ventimiglia, take the Val Nervia towards Dolceacqua and continue to Rocchetta Nervina. Valley roads, parking near the center.
Information
Municipality of Rocchetta Nervina, tel. +39 0184 207942. Gastronomic evening with food and drinks purchased at the stands.
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Where does it take place — Goat and Bean Festival
Caruggi di Rocchetta Nervina
Centro storico, 18030 Rocchetta Nervina