Olivagando Festival

Olivagando Festival is a two-day festival held between Halloween and Christmas, at the end of the olive production season. The festival is one of the most important festivals in Italy and is usually in conjunction with the feast day of St. Clement, who is the patron saint of metalworkers and blacksmiths. Therefore, this festival brings together everyone involved in the production of olive oil. Lots of people come to the festival to enjoy the festive atmosphere, and get a taste of the sought-after olive oil made from la dolce agogia, which is thought to be the highest quality olive that is not even exported out of the country. At the most important part of the festival, a priest will bless the new oil at a special Mass, and then the whole town hosts a lavish medieval dinner at its 12th-century castle.

Olive oil is an integral part of Italian cooking, and once a year, so it is no strange that this country has a whole festival dedicated to it. During the Olivagando Festival, people will be able to participate in various festive activities such as parades, etc. Besides trying the best olive oil in the country, people will also be able to enjoy Italian cuisine from the region including wine, truffles, cheese, and cured meats.

Duration: 2 days, between Halloween and Christmas

Location: Magione, Italy