Goose Festival of Bettona
The historic gastronomic festival dedicated to goose in the village of Bettona
About Goose Festival
Goose: the Queen of the Table
The Goose Festival of Bettona, in the province of Perugia, is one of the longest-running and most beloved gastronomic festivals in central Umbria. Now in its forty-second edition, the festival is entirely dedicated to traditional goose-based recipes — roasted, stewed, with baked potatoes — which have been attracting gourmets from all over the region for decades.
Ten Days of Celebration
Every evening, the stands and volunteers of the Pro Loco of Bettona welcome visitors to the Gardens of Santa Caterina to taste typical specialties and authentic local flavors, from appetizers to desserts. The village center, particularly Piazza Cavour, transforms into a large open-air restaurant, enlivened by live performances that invite dancing and singing from 10:00 PM onwards.
Between Gastronomy and Tradition
In addition to the pleasures of the table, the Goose Festival offers evenings of live music, family entertainment, historical processions, and games in the square. It's an opportunity to discover Bettona, an Etruscan village listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, and its food and wine tradition in the heart of Umbria.
Goose Festival — edition 2026
The 42nd edition of the Goose Festival enlivens Bettona from July 31 to August 9, 2026. Every evening, in the Gardens of Santa Caterina, the stands and volunteers of the Pro Loco of Bettona offer typical specialties and authentic local flavors, with goose as the star in all its variations. In Piazza Cavour, live performances take place starting at 10:00 PM, designed for dancing and singing.
Programme Goose Festival 2026
Evening Format (July 31 – August 9, 2026)
- Every evening — opening of the food stall in the Gardens of Santa Caterina with a goose-based menu (roasted, stewed, with baked potatoes) and typical dishes from appetizers to desserts
- From 10:00 PM — live performances and music in Piazza Cavour
- Family entertainment, historical processions, and games in the square
The detailed evening music program (groups and orchestras for each night) will be published by the Pro Loco of Bettona in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Goose Festival 2026
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How to Get There
Bettona can be reached by car from the E45 (Torgiano-Bettona exit) or the SS75 Centrale Umbra. The nearest station is Assisi-Santa Maria degli Angeli, with onward travel by bus or taxi. Parking is available on the outskirts of the historic center.
Food Stalls
The Pro Loco stand in the Gardens of Santa Caterina is open every evening; live shows in Piazza Cavour from 10:00 PM. Reservations are recommended on peak evenings.
Information
Organization by the Pro Loco of Bettona.
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Where does it take place — Goose Festival
Giardini di Santa Caterina e Piazza Cavour
Giardini di Santa Caterina, 06084 Bettona