Snail Festival of Segno
The snail is the star in the hamlet of Segno
About Snail Festival
The snail, a taste of tradition
The Snail Festival takes place in the hamlet of Segno, in Vado Ligure (province of Savona), and is dedicated to a specialty of the hinterland's peasant cuisine: the snail, prepared according to recipes passed down through generations.
A traditional menu
Alongside the main dish, the festival offers appetizers, first courses, roast dishes, and local wines, in a menu that tells the authentic flavors of the Ligurian hinterland. Genuine and abundant cuisine, served in a popular festival atmosphere.
A long-standing festival
Organized by the S.M.S. Fratellanza Segnese, the festival has dozens of editions behind it and is a deeply rooted event in the life of the hamlet. An opportunity for the community to come together and for visitors to discover Segno and the traditional cuisine of the Vado Ligure hinterland.
Snail Festival — edition 2026
The 68th edition of the Snail Festival was held from May 22 to 24, 2026, in the hamlet of Segno. The stars were the snails, prepared according to the traditional recipe, accompanied by appetizers, first courses, roast dishes, and local wines.
The festival, managed by S.M.S. Fratellanza Segnese, confirmed its longevity and deep roots in the community, attracting gourmets from the coast and the Savona hinterland.
Programme Snail Festival 2026
May 22-24, 2026 — Segno
- Gastronomic stands with snails as the main specialty
- Appetizers, first courses, roast dishes, and local wines
- Village festival atmosphere
Highlights Snail Festival 2026
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Practical information — Snail Festival
Where
Hamlet of Segno, Municipality of Vado Ligure (SV), Savona hinterland.
How to get there
Vado Ligure is served by the A10 motorway (Savona-Vado exit); the hamlet of Segno is located in the municipality's hinterland.
Admission
Free admission; food and drinks are paid for at the stands.
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Frazione Segno