Tagliatella Festival
The food and wine festival of Cavezzo dedicated to the queen of Emilian cuisine
About Tagliatella Festival
The tagliatella festival in the heart of the Bassa modenese
Every year, between the end of August and the first days of September, the Municipality of Cavezzo (Province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna) pays homage to one of the most beloved dishes of regional tradition with the Tagliatella Festival. The event takes place at the covered stand of Villa Giardino, in Via della Libertà, and for over twenty years it has been one of the most anticipated gastronomic events in this corner of the Emilian plain.
Tagliatella, the absolute protagonist
Hand-rolled pasta is the true queen of the festival. On the table, you'll find tagliatelle al ragù, al Barolo, with vegetable sauce, and Tyrolean versions, also designed for vegetarians. The menu continues with traditional main courses — stuffed chicken, cotoletta, sausage, tomino with vegetables — and seasonal side dishes. To finish, mixed trolley desserts: tarts, chocolate salami, zuppa inglese, and other Emilian home-style delicacies.
Music, family, and village atmosphere
The Tagliatella Festival is not just about good food. Every evening features a live music performance, accompanying dinner and transforming the park into a meeting point for the entire community. The dedicated children's area, with inflatables and activities for the little ones, makes the festival family-friendly. In recent years, the organization has enhanced the event with a new seating area and a festival bar for aperitifs and cocktails.
A festival born from the community
Organized by the Parish of Cavezzo with the patronage of the Municipality, the event retains the authentic spirit of village festivals: volunteerism, conviviality, and the desire to gather around a dish that tells the gastronomic identity of the Bassa modenese. The stand opens in the evening, while on Sundays, there is also a special opening at lunchtime.
For visitors to the area, it is also an opportunity to discover Cavezzo and the neighboring municipalities of the Area Nord modenese, a territory that has risen again after the 2012 earthquake and today focuses on tradition, hospitality, and good food.
Tagliatella Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Tagliatella Festival takes place in Cavezzo (MO) from August 29 to September 1, 2026, at the covered stand of Villa Giardino. The menu that has made the festival famous is confirmed: tagliatelle al ragù, al Barolo, with vegetable sauce, and Tyrolean style, traditional main courses, and mixed trolley desserts. Open every evening from 7:00 PM and, on Sundays, also at lunchtime.
As per tradition, each evening will be enlivened by a live music performance, while the park will host inflatables and activities for children. The dates are confirmed; the detailed program of musical evenings will be announced by the organization in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Tagliatella Festival 2026
The 2026 dates are confirmed (August 29-30-31 and September 1), while the detailed program of musical evenings has not yet been published. The usual structure of the event, documented by previous editions:
- Every evening from 7:00 PM — opening of the food stand at Villa Giardino with kitchen service.
- Every evening — live music performance in the park's event area.
- Sunday — special opening also at lunchtime (from 11:30 AM).
- For families — children's area with inflatables and dedicated activities.
The names of the musical groups and detailed times will be communicated by the organization on the official festival pages.
Highlights Tagliatella Festival 2026
- Homemade tagliatelle: al ragù, al Barolo, with vegetable sauce, and Tyrolean style.
- Live music every evening with a different band.
- Children's area with inflatables and dedicated activities.
- Traditional Emilian mixed trolley desserts.
Prices Tagliatella Festival 2026
Practical information — Tagliatella Festival
Location
Covered stand at Villa Giardino, Via della Libertà, 41032 Cavezzo (MO), Emilia-Romagna.
Opening Hours
Open every evening from 7:00 PM. On Sundays, also open at lunchtime, with special opening from 11:30 AM.
How to get here
By car: Cavezzo is located in the Bassa modenese area, reachable from the A22 Brenner motorway (Carpi or Mirandola exit) and the Via Emilia. By train: Cavezzo station on the Modena-Mirandola line, a short distance from the center.
Bookings and contacts
Reservations are accepted. For information: tel. +39 353 4321641 or the Municipality of Cavezzo. Updates on the festival's Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Where does it take place — Tagliatella Festival
Villa Giardino
Via della Libertà, 41032 Cavezzo