November Porc rolls a relay of pork feasts through Parma's Bassa each November, four river towns taking turns around culatello, mariola and spalla.
Food festivals in Parma worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
November 2026 1 festival
May 2027 1 festival
Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser
The Parma Street Food Festival fills Parco Ducale with more than thirty food trucks each spring; the 2026 edition ran 29 May to 2 June, entry free.
September 2027 1 festival
Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser
The Festival del Prosciutto di Parma ran its 29th edition from 4 to 6 September 2026 in Langhirano and Parma, continuing as Prosciutto di Parma in festa on 10 to 13 September, with Finestre Aperte opening curing houses.
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