Potato and Würstel Festival
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Beer Local produce

Potato and Würstel Festival

Bavarian and Tyrolean flavors in the shadow of the Rocca di Castello

Arzignano — Vicenza (024)
Dates 08 Oct — 11 Oct 2026
Location Arzignano (024)
Prices Free
Status

About Potato and Würstel Festival

Every October, the Potato and Würstel Festival brings a corner of Bavaria and Tyrol to Arzignano Castle. Under a large heated tent in Piazzale della Vittoria, you can enjoy canederli, goulash, pork knuckle, würstel, potatoes in every form, strauben, and beer, accompanied by folk band concerts, children's entertainment, and the Castellando walk. A delicious and family-friendly event organized by the Comitato Sagra di Castello, set in the medieval village.

A taste of Central Europe at Arzignano Castle

Every autumn, the village of Castello di Arzignano, in the province of Vicenza, transforms into a small Bavarian festival. The Potato and Würstel Festival, organized by the Comitato Sagra di Castello, offers a journey through the flavors of Tyrolean and German cuisine for several days, just a stone's throw from the picturesque Scaliger fortress.

Canederli, goulash, and beer under the tent

The heart of the event is the large heated tent set up in Piazzale della Vittoria, ensuring the festival goes ahead in any weather. On the menu are canederli, goulash, pork knuckle, roast chicken, würstel, fried and roasted potatoes, pretzels, spätzle, strauben, and porchetta, accompanied by a wide selection of beers. A carefully curated gastronomic offering that attracts thousands of food lovers every year.

Music, walking, and fun

Evenings are enlivened by concerts from folk groups and Bavarian-style bands — from accordionists to orchestras with dozens of members — while the "Potato Funfair", with wooden games and inflatables, entertains the little ones. Sunday morning is dedicated to Castellando, the non-competitive walk through the streets and paths of the village. An event that combines taste, music, and socializing in the Municipality of Arzignano, in the heart of West Vicenza.

Potato and Würstel Festival — edition 2026

The Potato and Würstel Festival returns to Arzignano Castle in October 2026, following the tradition of the second weekend of the month. Under the heated tent in Piazzale della Vittoria, enjoy Tyrolean and Bavarian specialties — canederli, goulash, würstel, potatoes, beer — with musical evenings and the Castellando walk. Specific dates and program details will be announced by the Comitato Sagra di Castello.

For 2026, the Potato and Würstel Festival is expected at Arzignano Castle during the usual period in October. The event will again feature the large heated tent on Piazzale della Vittoria with Tyrolean specialties, beer, folk music, and the Castellando walk.

The precise dates and full program will be communicated by the Comitato Sagra di Castello through official channels in the weeks preceding the event.

Programme Potato and Würstel Festival 2026

2026 program to be defined. The festival traditionally follows a four-day structure: opening of gastronomic stands in the afternoon/evening, evenings with concerts by folk and Bavarian bands, children's area with the "Potato Funfair", and on Sunday morning, the non-competitive walk Castellando. Culinary specialties include: canederli, goulash, pork knuckle, roast chicken, würstel, potatoes, pretzels, spätzle, strauben, porchetta, and beer. Specific dates and schedule will be announced by the Comitato Sagra di Castello.

Highlights Potato and Würstel Festival 2026

Tyrolean and Bavarian cuisine under a heated tent; folk music evenings; Castellando walk; Potato Funfair for children.

Prices Potato and Würstel Festival 2026

Free admission; food and drinks payable at the gastronomic stands.

Practical information — Potato and Würstel Festival

How to get there

The festival takes place in Castello di Arzignano, in Piazzale della Vittoria, a hillside hamlet of Arzignano (VI). Arzignano is accessible from the A4 motorway (Montecchio Maggiore exit) and the SP246.

Services

Free admission. Heated and covered tent: the festival is held in all weather conditions. Play area for children.

Contacts

Comitato Sagra di Castello di Arzignano — [email protected] — Facebook page Sagra di Castello di Arzignano.

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Where does it take place — Potato and Würstel Festival

Castello di Arzignano - Piazzale della Vittoria

Piazzale della Vittoria, Castello, 36071 Arzignano

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