5 gastronomic festivals in Ticino


With the arrival of autumn, the cool evenings and enchanting atmosphere embrace the region, filling the air with the typical scents and flavors of the season. It’s the perfect time to explore culinary delights through tastings of local products at restaurants across various areas, a true tribute to the richness of the land and its unique flavors in this magical season. Discover five of the many Ticino gastronomic festivals!

1. Gastronomy festival Mendrisiotto and Basso Ceresio


Join the autumn event in October, which has been captivating food lovers for over 60 years! Experience a celebration of local cuisine with an extraordinary selection of dishes, from timeless classics to modern reinterpretations.

2. S.Pellegrino Sapori Ticino 2024


The 18th edition of the Festival pays tribute to Germany with a gastronomic offering in full transformation, marked by creativity and innovation. An unmissable event, from the end of September to the end of November, to explore new flavors and the boldest trends in contemporary cuisine.

3. Gatronomy festival Bellinzona e Valli


The flavors of autumn captured in a dish. Mushrooms, game, pumpkin, chestnuts, Ticino cheeses, and cured meats take center stage in original culinary creations offered by 24 restaurants as part of a gastronomy festival taking place in the Bellinzona and Valli region. An event not to be missed, scheduled for next September.

4. Gastronomic Autumn Lago Maggiore e Valli


With the arrival of autumn, Ascona-Locarno is enveloped in the aroma of roasted chestnuts and local kitchens come alive with seasonal delicacies. During the months of September and October, restaurants and grotti enhance the fresh produce from the forests and valleys, transforming them into traditional dishes offering an extraordinary variety of autumn flavours.

5. Local dish of the Muggio Valley


Between November and December, the beautiful Muggio Valley becomes the ideal place to immerse yourself in traditional flavours. Let yourself be won over by delicacies such as cazöla, roast suckling pig, donkey stew, polenta and the popular local cheeses such as Zincarlin. An authentic culinary journey not to be missed!

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