Folklore and festivals
Ferrara
La Giostra del Borgo
Banquets, tournaments, stalls and shows from the 15th Century
Homage to the Duke 2026
The eight 'contrade', in their superb Renaissance costumes, pay homage to the Duke Borso in Piazza Castello
Bondeno
Truffle, Bread and Ferrarese Pearls Festival
Two weekends dedicated to the delicious truffle, bread and products from our area.
Panarea 2012 - Festival of the Ferrara's bread
Panarea is a national festival dedicated to bread, pizza, piadina, pasta, bakery products, and traditional wheat-based products of Italian cuisine.
Cento
Cento Carnival
A grand celebration with carnival floats up to 15 metres high and hundreds of figurants in colourful costumes




