River Prawn Festival of Ponte Parrano
The river prawn takes centre stage in Ponte Parrano di Nocera Umbra
About River Prawn Festival
The River Prawn Festival of Ponte Parrano
In Ponte Parrano, a small hamlet in the municipality of Nocera Umbra (province of Perugia), the month of July brings a much-anticipated festival: the River Prawn Festival. The event celebrates the river prawn, a delicacy linked to the clean waters of the Umbrian-Marche Apennines.
Food and Music
For a few days, the sports facilities of the hamlet are transformed into a large convivial space, with food stalls offering dishes based on river prawns and local cuisine specialties, accompanied by live music and entertainment. It is the typical Umbrian village festival, where the quality of the food combines with a family atmosphere and community welcome.
A Growing Tradition
Now in its eighth edition, the festival is a firm fixture of the Nocera summer and an opportunity to discover a niche local product, in an authentic corner of Umbria far from the mass tourist circuits.
River Prawn Festival — edition 2026
From July 16 to 19, 2026, Ponte Parrano, a hamlet of Nocera Umbra, hosts the 8th edition of the River Prawn Festival. At the hamlet's sports facilities, food stalls will offer dishes based on river prawns and local specialties, accompanied by evenings of live music.
Programme River Prawn Festival 2026
The detailed day-by-day program will be communicated by the organizers in the weeks preceding the event. The usual structure includes:
- Evening opening of food stalls with river prawn dishes and traditional cuisine
- Live music and entertainment every evening
Location: Ponte Parrano sports facilities (Nocera Umbra).
Highlights River Prawn Festival 2026
Prices River Prawn Festival 2026
Practical information — River Prawn Festival
How to get there
Ponte Parrano is a hamlet of Nocera Umbra (PG), reachable by car from the SS3 Flaminia. The festival takes place at the hamlet's sports facilities.
When
The event is held in July, over several consecutive days, in the evening.
Admission
Free entry to the festival area; food and drinks at the stalls are payable.
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Where does it take place — River Prawn Festival
Impianti sportivi di Ponte Parrano
Ponte Parrano, 06025 Nocera Umbra