Events

03/10/2026

Potato Festival - 57th Edition

Rovegno

Event poster

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.