Sparasina Festival
Wild asparagus takes center stage in Pigozzo di Verona
About Sparasina Festival
An ode to wild asparagus
The Festa della Sparasina is held in Pigozzo, a hilly hamlet in the Valsquaranto, in the territory of Verona. The absolute protagonist is the sparasina, the wild asparagus that grows spontaneously in the woods of the area and gives its name to the event.
Traditional dishes
The food stalls, set up in the central square of the village, offer a wide variety of dishes based on sparasina and wild herbs: from risotto with sparasina to mixed wild herbs, from porchetta to bruschetta. It is an opportunity to rediscover the flavors of the ancient Veronese peasant cuisine, linked to the harvest of seasonal herbs.
Not just gastronomy
The festival offers entertainment for all ages: magic shows, circus entertainment, guided walks in the woods to discover wild herbs, and musical evenings. Activities for children make the festival suitable for the whole family.
A community tradition
Organized by the Associazione La Sparasina, the event has become a spring classic in the Verona area, in Veneto, capable of attracting visitors from all over the province to Pigozzo to taste a humble yet precious product that tells the identity of this valley.
Sparasina Festival — edition 2026
The 38th Festa della Sparasina was held on April 19, 25, 26, and May 1, 2026, in Pigozzo, in the Veronese Valsquaranto. The food stalls in the square offered typical dishes based on sparasina and wild herbs: risotto with sparasina, mixed wild herbs, porchetta, and bruschetta. The event, organized by the Associazione La Sparasina, featured music, shows, and entertainment for all ages, confirming itself as one of the most beloved events of spring in the Verona area.
Programme Sparasina Festival 2026
Festival Days
- April 19, 2026 — Food stalls open, from midday
- April 25, 2026 — Food stalls, music, and entertainment
- April 26, 2026 — Food stalls, shows, and activities for children
- May 1, 2026 — Closing day with stalls and entertainment
For all days: dishes based on sparasina (risotto, wild herbs, porchetta, bruschetta), walks in the woods, magic shows, and circus entertainment, musical evenings.
Highlights Sparasina Festival 2026
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Practical information — Sparasina Festival
How to get there
Pigozzo is located in the Valsquaranto, northeast of Verona. It can be reached by car from the city in about 20 minutes; the area is hilly and surrounded by greenery.
When
The festival takes place over several days between the end of April and the beginning of May, with food stalls opening from midday.
Admission
Free admission; food and drinks are paid for at the stalls.
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Where does it take place — Sparasina Festival
Pigozzo, Valsquaranto
Piazza di Pigozzo, 37141 Verona