The pumpkin is one of the staples of Lower Reggio Emilia cuisine. Every year the town of Reggiolo dedicates a festival to it to enhance this gastronomic speciality’s reputation.
From September 16th to 24th, the Pumpkin Fair is staged, with many tastings and pumpkin specialties at local restaurants and eateries.
For the occasion, medieval shows, falconry, knights' tournaments and ancient crafts are scheduled in the historic center and in Parco Salici on Sunday, September 24th.