Risotto col Pessin Festival De.Co. – Sorgà
Risotto col pessìn De.Co. takes centre stage at Parco della Saggina
About Risotto col Pessin Festival
Risotto col pessìn, a dish of identity
The Risotto col Pessin Festival in Sorgà, in the Bassa Veronese region, revolves around a symbolic dish of local tradition: risotto col pessìn, prepared with small river fish (the "pessìn") according to a recipe passed down through generations. The dish has obtained the De.Co. (Denominazione Comunale - Municipal Designation) recognition, which certifies its link to the territory and the community of Sorgà.
Two weekends of indoor celebration
The festival takes place at the Parco della Saggina, entirely covered by a marquee, over two weekends in September. The food stalls are open every evening from 7:30 PM and also for lunch on Sundays, offering risotto col pessìn and other traditional Venetian dishes. Each evening is accompanied by live music, with dance orchestras appreciated throughout the region and tribute bands dedicated to the great names of Italian music.
A tradition of the Bassa Veronese
Promoted by Pro Loco Sorgà, the festival is an unmissable event for lovers of Venetian cuisine and ballroom dancing, as well as a moment of identity for the town, in the province of Verona. Its longevity — dozens of editions behind it — testifies to how deeply rooted it is in the region's festival calendar.
Risotto col Pessin Festival — edition 2026
In 2026, Sorgà renews its Risotto col Pessin De.Co. Festival at the Parco della Saggina, with risotto col pessìn as the star of the food stalls and a rich programme of musical evenings with dance orchestras and tribute bands. The established format includes two weekends of indoor celebration, with stalls open from 7:30 PM and also for lunch on Sundays. The exact date will be confirmed by Pro Loco Sorgà closer to the event.
Programme Risotto col Pessin Festival 2026
Detailed programme coming soon: it will be announced by Pro Loco Sorgà in the weeks preceding the event. The established format includes two September weekends at the Parco della Saggina (indoors), with food stalls open from 7:30 PM (and also for lunch on Sundays) and a musical evening every night with dance orchestras and tribute bands of Italian music.
Highlights Risotto col Pessin Festival 2026
Risotto col pessìn De.Co. and ballroom dancing evenings with traditional liscio orchestras.
Prices Risotto col Pessin Festival 2026
Practical information — Risotto col Pessin Festival
How to get there
Sorgà is located in the Bassa Veronese region, about 30 km south of Verona, reachable by car from the state road to Mantua and from the A22 Brenner motorway (exits Nogarole Rocca or Mantova Nord). The Parco della Saggina is in the town centre.
Food stalls
The stalls are open every evening of the festival from 7:30 PM and also for lunch on Sundays, indoors. Free entry to the festival area; food and drinks are paid. Parking is available nearby.
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Where does it take place — Risotto col Pessin Festival
Parco della Saggina, Sorgà
Parco della Saggina, 37060 Sorgà