The Delicacies of the Pig
The first of the four autumn festivals of Brisighella, dedicated to the pig and the Mora Romagnola
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Pig Festival
A festival that tells the story of Romagnola peasant tradition
The Delicacies of the Pig, known to everyone as the Pig Festival, is one of the most beloved gastronomic events of the Romagna autumn. It takes place in the historic center of Brisighella, a medieval village nestled among the three hills of Monticino, Rocca, and Torre dell'Orologio, in the Municipality of Brisighella, Province of Ravenna (Emilia-Romagna). The event opens the cycle of the "4 Festivals for 3 Hills", four Sundays in November dedicated to the flavors of the land.
The ritual of the pig and the Mora Romagnola
The festival evokes the ancient peasant ritual of pig processing, once a fundamental part of the economy of colonial homes in the Apennines. The protagonist is the Mora Romagnola, an ancient native dark-coated pig breed, recovered in recent decades and now a symbol of the gastronomic biodiversity of the area. Along the village streets, pork butchers prepare and offer the most typical specialties.
What to eat
- Hot, crispy, and fragrant ciccioli (pork cracklings)
- Traditional head cheese and cured meats
- Hams and sausages from Mora Romagnola pigs
- Migliaccio, a humble dessert made with pig's blood, typical of peasant cuisine
- Other typical products from the Faenza hills and the Apennines
Not just gastronomy
In addition to the food stalls, the day offers live music, entertainment for families, markets of local products, and the opportunity to stroll through one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, with the famous Via degli Asini (Donkey Street) and the evocative staircase leading up to the Manfrediana Fortress. The festival is organized by the Pro Loco of Brisighella and represents an excellent opportunity to discover the DOP Brisighella extra virgin olive oil and the food and wine of the Romagna hills.
Pig Festival — edition 2026
The Pig Festival will return in autumn 2026 as the first stop of the four gastronomic Sundays in November in Brisighella. As tradition dictates, the historic center will host stalls from pork butchers with ciccioli, cured meats, and Mora Romagnola specialties, accompanied by music and markets.
Currently, the official 2026 date has not yet been confirmed by the Pro Loco of Brisighella: historically, the festival is held on one of the first Sundays in November. The detailed program will be published in the weeks preceding the event. For updated information, you can contact the IAT office of Brisighella (tel. +39 0546 81166).
Programme Pig Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published by the Pro Loco of Brisighella.
Based on previous editions, the day will include:
- Opening of food stalls in the historic center (usually from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
- Stalls from pork butchers with ciccioli, head cheese, hams, sausages, and migliaccio from Mora Romagnola
- Market of typical products from the Romagna hills and the Apennines
- Live music and entertainment for families along the village streets
Information will be updated as soon as the Pro Loco publishes the official date and program.
Highlights Pig Festival 2026
The unmissable hot ciccioli (pork cracklings) and cured meats from Mora Romagnola, the native pig breed that is a symbol of the territory, to be enjoyed while strolling through the medieval village of Brisighella.
Prices Pig Festival 2026
Practical information — Pig Festival
How to get there
Brisighella is located along the Lamone valley, about 13 km from Faenza. By car: from the A14 motorway, exit at Faenza, then take SP302 towards Florence. By train: Brisighella station is on the Faenza-Florence line, a short walk from the historic center.
Opening hours
The festival typically runs from morning (around 9:00 AM) until evening (8:00 PM), with food stalls opening in the historic center.
Admission
Access to the event is free; you only pay for what you consume at the food stalls.
Information
IAT Tourist Office / Pro Loco of Brisighella, tel. +39 0546 81166, e-mail [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Pig Festival
Centro storico di Brisighella