Liguria Dishes Festival – Sant'Ermete
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce World cuisine

Liguria Dishes Festival – Sant'Ermete

Author Ligurian cuisine in the hamlet of Sant'Ermete

Vado Ligure — Savona (009)
Dates 20 Jun — 21 Jun 2026
Location Vado Ligure (009)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Liguria Dishes Festival

In the hamlet of Sant'Ermete, in Vado Ligure, the Liguria Dishes Festival brings the best of regional tradition to the table, with a starred touch. The main dish is the famous Cappon Magro, prepared by starred chef Giuse Ricchebuono, alongside rabbit Ligurian style and other specialties. Organized by S.M.S. Diritto e Doveri, it is a festival that combines the authenticity of a village feast with the quality of haute cuisine, in a convivial evening in the Savona hinterland.

Liguria on the table in Sant'Ermete

The Liguria Dishes Festival takes place in the hamlet of Sant'Ermete, in Vado Ligure (province of Savona), and is dedicated to the great regional gastronomic tradition. The unique feature that makes it special is the presence of an author's dish: the Cappon Magro by starred chef Giuse Ricchebuono.

Cappon Magro and Tradition

The Cappon Magro is one of the most scenic and complex dishes of Ligurian cuisine, a sumptuous composition of fish, vegetables, and sailor's biscuit. Alongside this excellent specialty, the festival offers rabbit Ligurian style and other traditional dishes, in a menu that celebrates the authentic flavors of the region.

A Community Feast

Organized by S.M.S. Diritto e Doveri, the festival combines the convivial spirit of a village feast with the quality of haute cuisine. The stalls open in the evening, transforming Sant'Ermete into a meeting point for gourmets and for those who want to discover the hinterland of Vado Ligure through its most famous dishes.

Liguria Dishes Festival — edition 2026

On June 20 and 21, 2026, the hamlet of Sant'Ermete, in Vado Ligure, hosts the Liguria Dishes Festival. The star dish is the Cappon Magro by starred chef Giuse Ricchebuono, along with rabbit Ligurian style and other traditional specialties. Stalls open from 7:00 PM, organized by S.M.S. Diritto e Doveri.

For 2026, the festival is scheduled for June 20 and 21 in the hamlet of Sant'Ermete. This year again, the star dish is the Cappon Magro by starred chef Giuse Ricchebuono.

The menu also includes rabbit Ligurian style and other regional traditional specialties. The stalls, managed by S.M.S. Diritto e Doveri, open from 7:00 PM.

Programme Liguria Dishes Festival 2026

June 20-21, 2026 — Sant'Ermete

  • Food stalls open from 7:00 PM
  • Cappon Magro by starred chef Giuse Ricchebuono
  • Rabbit Ligurian style and other traditional specialties

Highlights Liguria Dishes Festival 2026

The Cappon Magro by starred chef Giuse Ricchebuono and rabbit Ligurian style.

Prices Liguria Dishes Festival 2026

Free admission; food and drinks to be paid for at the stalls.

Practical information — Liguria Dishes Festival

Where

Hamlet of Sant'Ermete, Municipality of Vado Ligure (SV), Savona hinterland.

How to get there

Vado Ligure is served by the A10 motorway (Savona-Vado exit); the hamlet of Sant'Ermete is located in the municipality's hinterland.

Admission

Free admission; food and drinks to be paid for at the stalls (open from 7:00 PM).

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Where does it take place — Liguria Dishes Festival

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Liguria Dishes Festival in brief

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History of Liguria Dishes Festival