Sagra della Zucca di Caorera
The festival of the Santa Bellunese De.Co. Pumpkin in the heart of Valbelluna
About Sagra della Zucca
The Santa Pumpkin takes center stage in Caorera
The Sagra della Zucca di Caorera is the autumn event that the hamlet of Caorera, in the municipality of Quero Vas in the province of Belluno, dedicates to its symbolic vegetable: the Zucca Santa Bellunese, recognized as a De.Co. (Denominazione Comunale) product of the Veneto region and listed in the national register of traditional agri-food products. This festival, held every first Sunday in October, draws visitors to this corner of Valbelluna, at the foot of Monte Grappa.
The pumpkin in all its forms
The heart of the festival is the gastronomic stand, where pumpkin becomes the star of a surprising menu: gnocchi, crepes, lasagna, risotto, and tagliatelle, stewed pumpkin as a side dish, and then bread, cakes, cookies, desserts, ice cream, as well as jams, preserves, pasta sauces, and even pumpkin-based spirits. A true celebration of this vegetable's versatility.
Competition and market exhibition
Alongside the food, the festival features a market exhibition of local agricultural products and crafts, and the highly anticipated competition, with prizes for the most original shaped pumpkin, artistically crafted pumpkins, the largest pumpkin, the best composition, and the longest pumpkin. Musical entertainment, children's games, and a solemn Sunday morning mass are also part of the festivities.
A tradition of Pro Loco Caorera
Organized by the Pro Loco Caorera, the event promotes an iconic product of the Belluno territory and represents a moment of strong community gathering for the small community of Caorera, filled with flavors, traditions, and conviviality.
Sagra della Zucca — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Sagra della Zucca di Caorera is planned, as per tradition, for the first Sunday in October, in the hamlet of Caorera in Quero Vas. Pro Loco Caorera will again host the gastronomic stand entirely dedicated to the Zucca Santa Bellunese De.Co., featuring gnocchi, crepes, risottos, desserts, and pumpkin-based specialties.
Also confirmed are the market exhibition of local agricultural products and crafts, the competition with prizes for the most original, largest, and longest pumpkins, musical entertainment, and children's games. The detailed program and times will be published by Pro Loco Caorera closer to the event.
Programme Sagra della Zucca 2026
First Sunday in October 2026
- Morning — Opening of the festival and market exhibition of agricultural and artisanal products
- Solemn Sunday morning mass
- Gastronomic stand with a menu based on Zucca Santa Bellunese: gnocchi, crepes, lasagna, risottos, desserts, and pumpkin spirits
- Afternoon — Musical and folk entertainment
- Competition and awards: most original, largest, longest pumpkin, best composition, and artistically crafted pumpkins
- Children's games
Exact dates, times, and the full program will be confirmed by Pro Loco Caorera.
Highlights Sagra della Zucca 2026
The Zucca Santa Bellunese De.Co. on the plate, the competition for the largest pumpkin, and the market exhibition of local products.
Prices Sagra della Zucca 2026
Practical information — Sagra della Zucca
Where
Caorera, a hamlet in the municipality of Quero Vas (BL), in Valbelluna, Veneto.
How to get there
By car: Caorera is located along the Valbelluna state road, near Quero. Exit A27 Pian di Colle, then follow signs for Quero-Caorera.
Admission
Free admission. Food stands are paid. Applications for exhibitors at the market exhibition should be sent to [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Sagra della Zucca
Caorera
Caorera, Quero Vas, 32038 Quero Vas