Zattaglia Wild Boar Festival

A festival that smells of Romagna

The Zattaglia Wild Boar Festival is one of the most deeply rooted and appreciated gastronomic events in the Ravenna hinterland. Originating in the small hamlet of Zattaglia, a village nestled at the foot of Monte Mauro and the Vena del Gesso, between the hills of Brisighella and Casola Valsenio, the festival has grown edition after edition to become a spring classic in Emilia-Romagna. Due to the damage caused by the 2023 flood, the event now takes place in the municipality of Brisighella, in the province of Ravenna, in the area of Via Dionisio di Naldo (the former Gufo parking lot).

Wild boar, the absolute star

The heart of the festival is, of course, the cuisine, managed by volunteers from the Gruppo Sportivo Valsintria with homemade pasta and traditional Romagna recipes. On the table are the festival's greatest classics:

• Tortelli and pappardelle with wild boar ragù, the pride of the volunteer pasta makers;
• Stewed wild boar with polenta, the event's signature dish;
• Roasted pork shanks and other meat dishes;
• 'Piatto del bosco' (woodland plate), a rich assortment of local flavors;
• Romagnola piadina and traditional desserts, from 'ciambella' cake to 'pesche alla crema' (cream-filled peaches).

Accompanying the dishes are wines from the Faenza hills and the unmissable conviviality of village festivals.

Music and village atmosphere

In addition to good food, the Zattaglia Wild Boar Festival offers a different music and entertainment program every evening: from liscio orchestras to rock bands, from DJ sets to themed events, with entertainment designed for all ages. On weekends, there are gatherings for car enthusiasts and initiatives to discover the village of Brisighella, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy.

A village to discover

The festival is also an opportunity to visit Brisighella, famous for its Via degli Asini (Donkey Alley), the Clock Tower, and the Manfrediana Fortress, and to explore the Vena del Gesso Romagnola Park. A weekend of nature, tradition, and gastronomy, marked by Romagnola hospitality.