Sunday, 27 September 2026, Borgo Priolo celebrates the grape harvest with the Grape Festival and Local Food and Wine Specialties, a day dedicated to Oltrepò Pavese wines, local food products and the traditions surrounding the grape harvest.

The event takes place in Piazza Cribellati and features wine tastings from local wineries, food and wine products, traditional grape stomping, street food, activities for children and sport. In the afternoon, there will also be a special performance by the Gens d’Ys Irish Dance Academy.

Oltrepò Pavese Food Festival: what to do at the Grape Festival in Borgo Priolo

The Grape Festival in Borgo Priolo is linked to one of the most important times of the year in the hills of the Oltrepò Pavese: the grape harvest. The event offers visitors the chance to discover some of the area's traditional products, with a particular focus on local wines and wineries.

The food and wine stands will offer wine tastings from Oltrepò Pavese wineries, accompanied by the festival's traditional tasting glass and holder. There will also be local food specialities and street food.

One of the highlights of the day is the traditional grape stomping, recalling the old practices of the harvest and the long-standing connection between local communities, vineyards and wine production.

Grape Festival in Borgo Priolo 2026: programme

The programme of the Grape Festival and Local Food and Wine Specialties runs throughout the day:

• 9:00 am – Competitive hill running race
• Following the race – Opening of the food and wine stands, with tastings of wines from Oltrepò Pavese wineries
• Throughout the day – Traditional grape stomping
• Throughout the day – Street food and inflatable games for children
• 4:00 pm – Performance by the Gens d’Ys Irish Dance Academy

The festival is designed for both wine and local food enthusiasts and families, with activities for children and entertainment throughout the day.

What to eat and taste at the Grape Festival

Wine is at the heart of the event. Tastings provide an opportunity to discover wines produced by Oltrepò Pavese wineries, in an area with a long-established winemaking tradition.

Alongside the wine, the festival brings local flavours and food specialities to the square. Street food completes the food offer, providing a relaxed way to enjoy the day between tastings, music and activities.

The festival is also an opportunity to learn more about the food and wine culture of Borgo Priolo and the surrounding hills, where the grape harvest has been part of the local calendar for centuries.

Irish dancing and activities for the whole family

At 4:00 pm, the programme features a performance by the Gens d’Ys Irish Dance Academy, bringing traditional Irish music and choreography to Borgo Priolo.

Families can also enjoy inflatable games for children, while sports enthusiasts can take part in or watch the competitive hill running race in the morning.

The Grape Festival brings together wine, food, sport, local traditions and entertainment, with the Oltrepò Pavese landscape and its products at the centre of the day.

Where is the Grape Festival in Borgo Priolo?

The event takes place at:

Piazza Cribellati, Borgo Priolo (PV)
Sunday, 27 September 2026

Borgo Priolo is located in the Oltrepò Pavese, in a hilly area characterised by vineyards and small rural communities. The festival is therefore also an opportunity to spend a day discovering the landscape and agricultural products of the area.

Grape Festival 2026: useful information

Event: Grape Festival and Local Food and Wine Specialties
Where: Borgo Priolo (PV), Piazza Cribellati
When: Sunday, 27 September 2026
What to expect: Oltrepò Pavese wine tastings, local food products, traditional grape stomping, street food, sport, children's games and Irish dancing
Performance: Gens d’Ys Irish Dance Academy, 4:00 pm

Why visit Borgo Priolo during the Grape Festival?

The Grape Festival offers a way to discover the area through one of its most characteristic activities: wine production. It is a day when wine and local food are presented alongside harvest traditions and activities organised in the centre of Borgo Priolo.

For anyone looking for things to do in the Oltrepò Pavese in September, the event on 27 September is a chance to combine the festival with a visit to the area's villages, hills and wineries.

Info: borgovivo.info@gmail.com

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