- Food & Wine
Bertagnina Pumpkin Festival of Dorno
Bertagnina Pumpkin Festival of Dorno – The 23rd edition of the Bertagnina Pumpkin Festival awaits you in Dorno from October 10 to 16, 2026.
Enjoy the opportunity to taste and buy traditional pumpkin-based specialties, including Torta Bertagnina (a sweet cake made with jam and pumpkin), Baci di Dorno (chocolate, pumpkin, and amaretto treats), pumpkin jams, and Zeta, the craft pumpkin beer.
If you are looking for an event that combines tradition, authentic flavors, and the discovery of a local delicacy from the Pavia region, mark your calendar for the Bertagnina Pumpkin Festival in Dorno (Province of Pavia).
From October 10 to 16, 2026, the town of Dorno (PV), located in the Lomellina area, celebrates its signature pumpkin—a prized variety with a distinctive shape that, in ancient local dialect, resembled the "bartò" (a traditional farmer's hat).
Cultivated in Dorno for generations, this unique squash is renowned for its versatile, naturally sweet flesh and excellent shelf life, lasting up to March or April when properly stored.
The festival spans an entire week with a packed calendar of cultural and culinary events.
Don't miss the chance to discover the queen of Pavia's autumn and experience the authentic atmosphere of one of the region's most characteristic and long-standing festivals! The event is officially sponsored by the Lombardy Region, the Province of Pavia, and the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, among others.
Info and Reservations:
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Phone / WhatsApp: +39 333 6860308 (Reservations) / +39 392 2192168 (WhatsApp)
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Email: prenotazioni@zuccabertagnina.it (Reservations) / info@zuccabertagnina.it (General Info)
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Website: www.zuccabertagnina.it
Opening hours
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Saturday, October 10, 2026 – "Cena di Suc" (Pumpkin Dinner): Exclusive opening event of the festival featuring a full menu centered around Bertagnina Pumpkin, created by Chef Massimo Dellavedova.
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Sunday, October 11, 2026 – 23rd Bertagnina Pumpkin Festival: Street fair with local food, arts & crafts, and handmade goods throughout the town center, featuring "La Piazza del Gusto" tasting area and much more.
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Monday, October 12, 2026 – "Pizza & Zucca": An evening dedicated to tasting pumpkin-inspired pizzas.