Scalogno di Romagna PGI Fair

A typical product with the European PGI mark. The 34th edition of this event dedicated to shallot-based gastronomy.
Scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 17/19 and 24/26, 2026.

Scalogno di Romagna (Romagna Shallot), not to be confused with the French variety more commonly found in supermarkets, is a typical product of the Province of Ravenna and more specifically of the Municipality of Riolo Terme.

It is an herbaceous garden plant belonging to the Liliaceae family and propagates via bulbs or, more accurately, bulbils. In the name of this small bulb with the high-sounding name of Allium Ascolanicum, university researchers have mobilized, and in 1997, it obtained the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) which decrees its sovereign residence in this small corner of Romagna.

Unlike other Liliaceae, such as garlic and onion, it has no flower. Therefore, there is no exchange of pollen between plants, and reproduction always occurs solely through the bulb. Its violet-white color, distributed over its flask-like shape, is inviting and suggests tasty summer appetizers or robust autumn preparations. It is also ideal for preparing ragù or as a side dish, in oil-preserved or pickled versions.

And it is precisely to discover and spread knowledge of this local excellence that since 1992 the Pro Loco of Riolo Terme has organized the Scalogno di Romagna PGI Fair on July 17/19 and 24/26.
The kitchen of the food stand, open Saturday evening from 6:30 PM and Sunday at 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM, will offer its specialties using this fragrant and highly recognizable product, unique in its flavor.

During the two weekends, there will be musical evenings with bands and orchestras, markets, and much more.

Additionally, there will be an official sales point featuring producers from the Scalogno di Romagna PGI Consortium.

Romagna Book Fair

AVIS, AIDO, and PRO LOCO, in conjunction with the Shallot Fair, organize the Romagna Book Fair, to which specialists in Romagna history, traditions, and cuisine are invited. The most interesting new releases published in the previous year are presented, without neglecting existing works.

Program
New for this edition: the new dome stand, set up in Pertini Park, which will host the producers’ market of the Scalogno di Romagna PGI Consortium and the themed exhibition “Scalogno di Romagna PGI: stories of land, hands, and future”.

Pertini Park will also be the setting for two exclusive cooking show events with tastings featuring Scalogno di Romagna PGI:
Friday, July 17 with Agrichef Glenda Vignoli, from Vignoli Farm in Riolo Terme and president of the Scalogno di Romagna PGI Consortium;
Friday, July 24 with starred chef Max Mascia from San Domenico Restaurant in Imola.
Limited capacity events. Opportunity to taste the prepared dish at a cost of €5, paired with a glass of wine from Riolo producers.
Reservations: 347 7282912
Online pre-sale by scanning the QR code in the program.

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