Food festivals in Rome worth planning a trip around, by month.
Food festivals in Rome worth planning a trip around, by month.
The Festa della Cortesia in Frascati, held the last week of October, continues the winemakers' tradition of thanking their workers for the harvest, with concerts, fireworks and a tools exhibition.
TipFree entry; tastings cost 5 euros per glass. The Saturday evening producer's parade is the highlight.
EurHop Roma Beer Festival, now in its 12th edition, runs 9 to 11 October 2026 at the Salone delle Fontane in EUR with about 1,000 craft beers from roughly 100 breweries.
TipFree entry to most events; tap-takeovers run nightly. The opening party at Be.Re. is the biggest slot.
Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco di Acqualagna, the 61st edition, runs on weekends from 25 October to 15 November 2026 in the Marche town, with a truffle market, cooking shows and tastings.
TipThe fair is in Acqualagna in the Marche, not in Rome; italia.it puts it about 180 km northeast of Florence, so plan it as a day or weekend trip.
Roma Gelato Week is ConGelato's six-day gelato trail: one ticket buys tastings at six of 18 artisan gelaterie on three routes through Monteverde, Trastevere and Prati.
TipPick one of three routes (Monteverde-Portuense, Trastevere-Gianicolense, Prati-San Lorenzo) and book online; in 2026 a cup ticket cost €8 and a cone ticket €12.
Taste of Roma, in its 10th edition from 6 to 10 May 2026, moved to the Gazometro in Ostiense, where Rome's chefs cook signature tasting plates side by side.
TipThursday evening is the easiest slot; Saturday lunch sells out three weeks ahead. Tickets €25 to €45.
Sagra della Porchetta di Ariccia in the Castelli Romani town near Rome celebrates the slow-roasted Ariccian pork tradition each September with four days.
TipFree entry; arrive Saturday or Sunday lunch. Porchetta sandwiches cost 6 euros at the stalls.
Vinòforum is Rome's wine and food fair, held over seven September evenings at Piazza di Siena in Villa Borghese, with around 3,200 Italian labels, chef dinners and pizza nights.
TipThe fair runs in the evening, with seven Night Dinner pairings with chefs and a Pizza d'Autore programme; buy daily tickets, passes or Top Tasting places online at vinoforum.it.
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