Hunting Festival of Bereguardo
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Nature Heritage

Hunting Festival of Bereguardo

Nature, culture, and hunting tradition at the Visconti Castle

Bereguardo — Pavia (018)
Dates 31 May — 31 May 2026
Location Bereguardo (018)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Hunting Festival

In the courtyards of the charming Visconti Castle of Bereguardo, in the province of Pavia, the Hunting Festival takes place: a day dedicated to nature, culture, and hunting tradition. Dog show, archery and horse riding trials, industry stands, and demonstrations are alongside the gastronomic section with risottos and sausages. Organized by the Bereguardo Hunters Society with the Italian Hunting Federation, it is a free-entry event that combines sport, tradition, and a charitable dimension.

The hunting tradition celebrated

The Hunting Festival of Bereguardo, in the province of Pavia, is the event that every spring brings a day dedicated to nature, culture, and hunting tradition to the courtyards of the Visconti Castle. With the subtitle 'Nature, Culture, Tradition', the event celebrates the world of hunting in its many facets, in a setting of great charm.

Among dogs, bows, and horses

The program includes a dog show with various categories, archery trials, horse riding demonstrations, and outdoor activities. In the castle's interior spaces, industry exhibitors present the latest innovations, in a market that attracts enthusiasts and the curious from all over the province.

Gastronomy and conviviality

The food and wine section is not to be missed, with dishes like risottos and sausages served in the castle courtyards. The festival also has a charitable purpose: part of the catering proceeds are donated to solidarity causes, testifying to the strong link with the local community.

Bereguardo and its castle

The Visconti Castle of Bereguardo, an ancient hunting residence of the Visconti family, offers the event an exceptional backdrop. The Hunting Festival is one of the events that liven up the calendar of the municipality of Bereguardo, in the Pavese area, amidst history, tradition, and outdoor life.

Hunting Festival — edition 2026

The 24th edition of the Hunting Festival takes place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Visconti Castle of Bereguardo: dog show, archery and horse riding trials, industry stands, demonstrations, and gastronomy with risottos and sausages. Free admission.

The 24th edition of the Hunting Festival enlivens the Visconti Castle of Bereguardo on Sunday, May 31, 2026. A day dedicated to nature, culture, and hunting tradition, organized by the Bereguardo Hunters Society with FIDC Pavia.

Programme Hunting Festival 2026

Activities

  • Dog show with various categories (Juniors, Young, Veterans);
  • archery trials;
  • horse riding demonstrations;
  • market and industry stands in the castle spaces;
  • gastronomy with risottos and sausages.

The event takes place all day in the courtyards of the Visconti Castle. Part of the catering proceeds is donated to charitable causes.

Highlights Hunting Festival 2026

The dog show and the archery and horse riding trials in the courtyards of the Visconti Castle, with the charitable dimension of the event.

Prices Hunting Festival 2026

Free admission. Paid catering at the stands.

Practical information — Hunting Festival

Where

Visconti Castle of Bereguardo (PV).

How to get there

Bereguardo is located along the SS526, halfway between Pavia and Abbiategrasso; reachable by car from Milan and Pavia.

Admission

Free admission. Food and drinks are paid for at the stands. Updates on the Facebook page of the Sagra della Caccia Bereguardo.

Festival-goer photos

No photos yet. Share yours!

Share your photos

5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)

Noticed an error or missing information?

Help us keep this listing up to date. Every proposal is verified by our team before publication.

Festival-goer reviews

No rating yet — be the first!

No comments yet. Be the first!

Were you there?

Share your experience with the community.

Where does it take place — Hunting Festival

Castello Visconteo di Bereguardo

Castello Visconteo, 27021 Bereguardo

Contact Hunting Festival

Hunting Festival in brief

Gastronomy Nature Heritage Folk traditions Sport Solidarity Outdoor Free Pavia

History of Hunting Festival