Governolo Ostrich Festival

Ostrich Takes Center Stage at the Table

Among the many gastronomic festivals in the province of Mantua, the one in Governolo, a hamlet of the Municipality of Roncoferraro, stands out for an original choice: to focus on ostrich meat. An unusual specialty for the Mantuan tradition, which has given this festival a precise identity and a loyal following.

The event takes place at the W. Negri Events Park, on Via Mazzini, and spans two weeks in June. Every evening, the food stands open from 7:30 PM, offering ostrich dishes alongside regional specialties. Around the food area, the space comes alive with stalls and markets, while the large green area and the children's area with inflatables and rides make the festival suitable for the whole family.

A Show Every Evening

The real strong point of the Ostrich Festival is its rich and completely free entertainment program. Concerts, musical shows, dialect comedies, tributes, and variety shows alternate on stage night after night, with performances generally starting at 9:30 PM. A formula that makes the festival not only an event for curious gourmets but also an evening meeting point for the entire community.

Governolo, Roncoferraro, and the Mincio

Governolo is located in a picturesque spot where the Mincio River meets the Po, in a territory rich in history and water. The festival is organized by US Governolese "I Pirati Del Mincio" and Governolo Eventi, two local organizations that mobilize volunteers and energy each year to bring to life one of the longest-running summer events in the area, in the heart of the province of Mantua, in Lombardy.