Italy’s Best Food Festivals Celebrate All Saints Weekend

Il weekend del 31 ottobre e 1° novembre 2026 offre numerosi appuntamenti gastronomici in tutta Italia, dalle fiere dell’enogastronomia artigianale alle sagre nei borghi dedicate ai prodotti tipici locali. Nonostante il primo novembre non rappresenti un ponte quest’anno, il fine settimana di Ognissanti propone eventi legati alle specialità dei territori, tra cui la fiera Golosaria a Milano, l’Autunno Orviniese nel Lazio e il festival dello zafferano in Umbria.

Golosaria Milan Artigiani Artisanal Food Fair Moves to Pavilion 8

Fiera Milano Rho hosts the 21st edition of Golosaria from Saturday, October 31, to Monday, November 2, 2026. The artisan food fair moves to Pavilion 8 for this year’s event, which is guided by the theme “Il gusto di creare il domani”. The event features numerous young participants debuting in both the food and wine sectors, alongside traditional macro-areas including Agorà, Food, Wine, and Street Kitchens (Cucine di Strada). Visitors can also explore special focus areas dedicated to families, agri-food startups, and wine tourism. The program includes over 50 events featuring awards, show cooking, and wine masterclasses. Opening day on Saturday welcomes Calabria, Liguria, and Lombardy as well as Sicily, which chose Golosaria to showcase their regional excellences.

Autunno Orviniese in Orvinio

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the borgo of Orvinio in the province of Rieti hosts the eighth edition of Autunno Orviniese. Set within the historic center surrounded by the Monti Lucretili Regional Natural Park and overlooked by its castle, the one-day event celebrates local culinary traditions, craftsmanship, and family activities. Starting at midday, the menu features traditional peasant dishes such as cicerchiole (egg pasta with beans), arrosticini, chicory, water or wine, and roasted chestnuts. The local Sabina DOP extra virgin olive oil accompanies bruschetta, soups, and side dishes.

Zafferiamo Safaranum in Città della Pieve

Città della Pieve hosts the Zafferiamo Safaranum festival from Friday, October 30, to Sunday, November 1, 2026. Promoted by the Municipal Administration in collaboration with the “Alberto Viganò” Saffron Producers Consortium, the three-day event is dedicated to the local “red gold”. The program features culinary events including a cooking show by Chef Jordi Quijije, urban trekking with field crocus harvesting, Renaissance workshops, children’s workshops, exhibitions, and cultural initiatives. Piazza Matteotti, the Covered Market, and Via Vittorio Veneto host Renaissance Workshops and a Market Exhibition where visitors can purchase pure saffron and local products directly from producers, following a dedicated school day on Friday.