La Suzzeza ed Galira
The barbecue festival in San Venanzio di Galliera
About La Suzzeza ed Galira
A village festival in the heart of Bassa bolognese
La Suzzeza ed Galira is a summer gastronomic festival held in San Venanzio, a hamlet of the Municipality of Galliera, in the province of Bologna, in the heart of the Emilia plain. Organized by Pro Loco Galliera, the event enlivens the central Piazza Eroi della Libertà, the same square that hosts the town's most popular events, from the Beer Festival to La Pera a Galliera.
The name in Bolognese dialect
The event's title is written in Bolognese dialect and reflects the spirit of the festival: a simple, genuine barbecue with friends, designed to bring the community together around long tables. It is precisely this popular and convivial character that distinguishes the festival, far from tourist formulas and close to the tradition of the Bolognese plain, where summer festivals have always marked the life of the villages.
Grilled meat is the star
The heart of the event is the grill: the so-called ciccia alla griglia (grilled meat) is the signature dish, served at the Pro Loco's food stand along with other specialties of Emilian festival cuisine. The evenings combine the pleasure of good food with the festive atmosphere typical of village festivals, with outdoor spaces and entertainment.
A young, growing event
La Suzzeza ed Galira is a recently established festival: 2026 marks its second edition, confirming its place in Galliera's summer calendar. Pro Loco Galliera, active all year round with numerous cultural and gastronomic initiatives in Galliera, San Venanzio, and San Vincenzo, is responsible for its organization.
Galliera and its festival tradition
Located in the Emilia-Romagna Region, on the northern border of the metropolitan city of Bologna, the Municipality of Galliera experiences a summer rich in events that celebrate the rural identity of the territory, from pear cultivation to local food and wine traditions. La Suzzeza ed Galira fits into this fabric as an accessible and family-friendly celebration, where conviviality around the grill becomes an opportunity to gather.
La Suzzeza ed Galira — edition 2026
La Suzzeza ed Galira 2026 — second edition
The second edition of La Suzzeza ed Galira takes place in June 2026 in San Venanzio, a hamlet of the Municipality of Galliera (BO). The event, organized by Pro Loco Galliera, is held in Piazza Eroi della Libertà with the barbecue and food stand at its center.
The complete program, with times, menus, and details about the evenings, is under development: it is advisable to follow the Pro Loco Galliera website and social media channels for updates.
Highlights La Suzzeza ed Galira 2026
- Grilled meat and specialties from the food stand
- Village festival in Piazza Eroi della Libertà in San Venanzio
- Second edition of the event
Practical information — La Suzzeza ed Galira
Where
Piazza Eroi della Libertà, hamlet of San Venanzio, Municipality of Galliera (BO), Emilia-Romagna.
How to get there
By car: Galliera can be reached from SP4 Galliera; recommended exits from the A13 Bologna-Padova motorway towards Bassa bolognese. By train: San Pietro in Casale station, on the Bologna-Venice line, is the closest, with onward travel by car to San Venanzio.
Information
The organization is managed by Pro Loco Galliera. For updated dates, times, menus, and reservations, it is advisable to consult the official website and social media channels of Pro Loco.
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Where does it take place — La Suzzeza ed Galira
Piazza Eroi della Libertà, San Venanzio
Piazza Eroi della Libertà, 40015 Galliera