Mede Cutlet Festival
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce World cuisine

Mede Cutlet Festival

The cutlet in all its versions in the green of Parco XI Settembre

Mede — Pavia (018) Since 2021
Dates 08 May — 10 May 2026
Location Mede (018)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Cutlet Festival

The Mede Cutlet Festival is the gastronomic event that, every spring, celebrates one of the most beloved dishes of Lombard cuisine in the Municipality of Lomellina, in the Province of Pavia. Organized by the Pro Loco of Mede in the evocative setting of the Parco Urbano XI Settembre, the festival offers the cutlet in multiple variations — Milanese style, Aosta style, Bolognese style, and other delicious variations — served under the Pro Loco's marquee amidst greenery and a festive atmosphere. Three days of good food, conviviality, and evening entertainment, with free admission.

The Cutlet Festival: A Lombard Classic in Mede

In the Municipality of Mede, in the heart of Lomellina in the Province of Pavia, spring brings one of the most delicious gastronomic events of the area: the Cutlet Festival. The event, organized by the Pro Loco of Mede, pays homage to one of the symbolic dishes of Lombard cuisine, presenting it in numerous variations.

All the Cutlets in One Place

The strength of the festival lies precisely in its variety: the cutlet is offered according to tradition and with delicious reinterpretations, including:

  • the classic Milanese-style cutlet
  • the Aosta-style cutlet, with ham and cheese
  • the Bolognese-style cutlet
  • several other variations offered by the Pro Loco's kitchen

The Parco Urbano XI Settembre

The venue for the festival is the Parco Urbano XI Settembre, on Via Palestro: a green setting in the center of Mede where, under the Pro Loco's marquee, you can dine and lunch in company. The convivial atmosphere, immersed in greenery, is an integral part of the experience, accompanied by entertainment that livens up the evenings.

A Festival for Everyone

With free admission, the Cutlet Festival is an event designed for families and lovers of good food, and it represents a great opportunity to discover Mede and the gastronomic tradition of Lomellina. Reservations are recommended for dinner and lunch under the Pro Loco's marquee.

Cutlet Festival — edition 2026

The Mede Cutlet Festival 2026 takes place on May 8, 9, and 10 at Parco Urbano XI Settembre. Dinners on Friday and Saturday, lunch on Sunday, with the cutlet in Milanese, Aosta, and Bolognese versions, and other variations. Organized by the Pro Loco of Mede. Free admission.

The 2026 edition of the Cutlet Festival is held in Mede on May 8, 9, and 10, in the green setting of Parco Urbano XI Settembre. The Pro Loco of Mede offers the cutlet in its most beloved versions — Milanese, Aosta, and Bolognese style — along with other tasty variations.

Service includes dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings and lunch on Sunday, under the Pro Loco's marquee, with entertainment to liven up the evenings. Admission to the festival is free; reservations are recommended for dinner and lunch.

Programme Cutlet Festival 2026

Gastronomic service schedule at Parco Urbano XI Settembre:

  • Friday, May 8 — Dinner with cutlets in various versions
  • Saturday, May 9 — Dinner and evening entertainment
  • Sunday, May 10 — Lunch

On the menu: Milanese, Aosta, and Bolognese style cutlets, as well as other variations offered by the Pro Loco's kitchen. Reservations recommended at +39 338 5804467.

Highlights Cutlet Festival 2026

Milanese, Aosta, and Bolognese style cutlets served in the green of Parco XI Settembre, with evening entertainment.

Prices Cutlet Festival 2026

Free admission to the festival. Food service is paid, reservations recommended.

Practical information — Cutlet Festival

How to get here

Mede is located in Lomellina, in the Province of Pavia, served by the train station on the Mortara-Alessandria line. By car, it can be reached from the SS494 Vigevanese. The Parco Urbano XI Settembre is on Via Palestro, in the town center.

Reservations

Reservations are recommended for dinner and lunch under the Pro Loco's marquee. Contact: +39 338 5804467.

Admission

Free admission to the festival.

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Where does it take place — Cutlet Festival

Parco Urbano XI Settembre

Parco Urbano XI Settembre, Via Palestro, 27035 Mede

Contact Cutlet Festival

Tel
+39 338 5804467

Cutlet Festival in brief

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History of Cutlet Festival