The evening of street food and open shops in the heart of Poviglio
Poviglio da Gustare is the evening event that lights up the historic center of Poviglio, a municipality in the Bassa Reggiana area of the province of Reggio Emilia, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. For one evening, Piazza Umberto I and the main streets of the town—Via Indipendenza, Via Verdi, and surrounding streets—fill with food stalls, aromas, and music, transforming into a grand open-air culinary journey.
The common thread of the event is local street food: freshly prepared specialties, local products, and offerings to enjoy while strolling from one stall to another. The evening is the result of collaboration between the Municipality and the merchants of Poviglio, who keep their shops open late for the occasion, creating a true town festival that combines good food, shopping, and social interaction.
Poviglio da Gustare is designed for all ages. From early evening, there are games and entertainment for children, while the atmosphere heats up with live music accompanying the evening. It's the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family, discover the town center's businesses, and experience the typical warmth of the villages in the Reggiana plain.
Poviglio is located in the plain between the Po River and the Via Emilia, an area known for its agricultural and gastronomic traditions. The event is part of the rich calendar of events for the Terre di Po e dei Gonzaga network, which promotes the towns and flavors of the Bassa Reggiana. Participating in Poviglio da Gustare means discovering an authentic corner of Emilia, where cuisine, community, and the town square remain the stars.
For the 2026 edition, Poviglio da Gustare returned to liven up the town's historic center on Saturday, June 1st, in collaboration with local merchants. The evening featured street food and local specialties, open shops, and a festive atmosphere along Piazza Umberto I and the town streets. For the little ones, games and entertainment were planned starting at 7:30 PM, while live music accompanied the evening from 8:00 PM. In case of bad weather, the event was postponed to Saturday, June 15th.
In case of rain, the evening was postponed to Saturday, June 15th, 2026.
The evening typically takes place at the beginning of summer. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday, June 1st, with a rain date of Saturday, June 15th. Food stalls and children's games open from 7:30 PM, live music from 8:00 PM.
Historic center of Poviglio (RE): Piazza Umberto I, Via Indipendenza, Via Verdi, and surrounding streets.
By car: Poviglio is accessible from the Via Emilia and the A1 motorway (Reggio Emilia exit, then follow signs for Bassa Reggiana). The nearest train station is Reggio Emilia, from which you can continue with local bus services.
Free admission. Food and drinks are paid for directly at the stalls.
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Centro storico di Poviglio
Piazza Umberto I, 42028 Poviglio