Polenta Taragna Festival
Polenta taragna with Branzi cheese at PalaSpirà
About Polenta Taragna Festival
Taragna Warms Up Spirano's Autumn
The Polenta Taragna Festival is one of the most popular autumn gastronomic events in Spirano (Province of Bergamo). It takes place at the PalaSpirà, a covered venue on Via Sant'Antonio, and celebrates one of the symbolic dishes of the Orobic tradition, capable of bringing mountain flavours to the plain.
A Dish of Corn, Buckwheat, and Cheese
Polenta taragna is made from a mixture of corn and buckwheat flour, enriched with butter and cheese. In Spirano, the recipe highlights Branzi FTB cheese, supplied by the historic Caseificio di Branzi, which gives the polenta its typical creaminess. The result is a hearty and distinctive dish, served hot to festival guests.
Music, Markets, and Families
In addition to the food, the festival offers live music and DJ sets every evening, markets, and entertainment for children, in an atmosphere suitable for families and groups. The kitchen is open every evening, with lunch service on Sundays and some other days; given the turnout, multiple sittings and takeaway service are available.
A Well-Established Plain Tradition
Now in its many editions, the Polenta Taragna Festival has become an autumn classic in the Bergamo region and one of the flagship events in Spirano's calendar, attracting visitors from all over the province for three consecutive weekends.
Polenta Taragna Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 11th, of the Polenta Taragna Festival returns to the PalaSpirà in Spirano (BG) over three weekends: from October 24 to 26, from October 31 to November 2, and from November 7 to 9. The star is the polenta taragna prepared with local corn and buckwheat flours, butter, and Branzi FTB cheese from the Caseificio di Branzi.
The kitchen is open every evening from 7 PM and, on Sundays and Saturday, November 1st, also for lunch from 12 PM. Every evening features live music, DJ sets, markets, and entertainment for children. Reservations are recommended, with multiple sittings available and takeaway service.
Programme Polenta Taragna Festival 2026
Weekend 1 - October 24, 25, 26
- Friday and Saturday: kitchen from 7 PM; Sunday also for lunch from 12 PM
- Every evening: live music / DJ sets, markets, children's entertainment
Weekend 2 - October 31, November 1 and 2
- Kitchen from 7 PM; Saturday, November 1st, and Sunday, November 2nd, also for lunch from 12 PM
- Every evening: musical entertainment and markets
Weekend 3 - November 7, 8, 9
- Friday and Saturday: kitchen from 7 PM; Sunday also for lunch from 12 PM
- Every evening: music and entertainment
Star dish: polenta taragna with Branzi cheese. Reservations recommended, takeaway service available.
Highlights Polenta Taragna Festival 2026
Polenta taragna with Branzi FTB cheese; three weekends of the festival; music, DJ sets, markets, and entertainment for children every evening.
Prices Polenta Taragna Festival 2026
Practical information — Polenta Taragna Festival
Location
PalaSpirà, Via Sant'Antonio, Spirano (BG). Covered venue.
Getting There
Spirano is located in the Bergamo plain, reachable by car from the SP for Bergamo and from the A4 motorway exits.
Opening Hours and Reservations
Kitchen open every evening from 7 PM; on Sundays (and Saturday, November 1st) also for lunch from 12 PM. Reservations recommended; multiple sittings and takeaway service available.
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Where does it take place — Polenta Taragna Festival
PalaSpirà
Via Sant'Antonio, 24050 Spirano