Viadagola Festival

A Community Festival in the Bolognese Plain

The Viadagola Festival is one of the most cherished events of the summer in the plain east of Bologna. It takes place in the hamlet of Viadagola, part of the Municipality of Granarolo dell'Emilia in the province of Bologna, within the green Parco Clemente Bonvicini, the large meadow opening next to the parish church. For four days, usually at the beginning of June, the park transforms into the heart of village life, with stalls, lights, music, and outdoor tables.

Food, Music, and Fun

The festival's ingredients are simple and unchanged over time: food, music, games, and shows. Every evening, the bar serves classic Emilian dishes, from crescentine to piadine, accompanied by ice cream and drinks. There is also live music to accompany the evenings and invite dancing in the square, in the best tradition of Romagna and Bolognese village festivals.

Spaces for Everyone, from Children to Enthusiasts

The Viadagola Festival is designed for families. Throughout the event, the following are set up:

• a bar with crescentine, piadine, ice cream, and drinks;
• a play area for children;
• a market with stalls;
• the classic charity raffle with many prizes.

The atmosphere is that of authentic and welcoming parish festivals, where multiple generations gather in the same meadow under the evening lights.

A Tradition of Volunteering

The festival is entirely organized by a committee of volunteers from the Viadagola parish, who take care of the setup, catering, and entertainment each year. It is precisely this community spirit that makes the event a focal point for the residents of Granarolo dell'Emilia and neighboring municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Bologna, in Emilia-Romagna. Admission is free and open to all.