03/10/2026
Potato Festival - 57th Edition
Rovegno

57th edition of the Potato Festival in Rovegno
Authentic Ligurian event supported with the contribution of the Liguria Region - Department of Tourism .
Plan:
Saturday, October 3rd:
- 4:00 PM Registration for the potato peeling time trial and awards ceremony
- 7:30 PM Sausage sandwiches
- 9:00 PM Dance evening with the Emanuela and Roberto Orchestra
Sunday, October 4th:
- 10:00 Registration and opening of the exhibition area with presentation of the competing packages and dishes
- 11:00 Distribution of chips and wine
- 12:30 Distribution of potato specialties and much more...
- 3:00 PM Sweet potato donuts
- 3:00pm Dancing with Roby and Ste
- 5:00 PM Awards Ceremony:
- the biggest potato
- the strangest potato
- the most original packaging
- the most imaginative recipe
- 6:00 PM Traditional hot air balloon launch
Participation in both contests is free and open to all; you can use any medium (baskets, tractors, carts, etc.) for the designs, as long as they adhere to the day's theme.