Carpaneto Piacentino at the foot of the Nure and Chero valleys hosts an annual festival dedicated to one of Piacenza’s three PDO cured meats, the Coppa.
Coppa Festival
When: September 4-7 2026
Coppa is produced from the back of the pig’s neck. Each animal allows the production of 2 coppe. The regulations state that only meat from pigs born, raised, fed and slaughtered in the neighbouring territories must be processed, and maturing must also take place in the Piacenza area.
During the festival, food stands, a market, entertainment for children and live music enliven the streets and squares of the centre of Carpaneto.
Programme
Opening of the Pro Loco Carpaneto Cup Stand
When: Friday 4 September, 6.00 pm
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
Cup Wheel
When: Friday 4 September, 7.30 pm
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
Catasfrofic Band
When: Friday 4 September, 8.30 pm
Where: Piazza Oliveti
Music in collaboration with Bar Osteria Croce Bianca
Photography Exhibition Opening
When: Friday 4 September, 9.00 pm
Where: BOT Hall, Town Hall
Radio Sound Quiz Show
When: Friday 4 September, 9.30 pm
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
Giorgio Ikebana Orchestra
When: Friday 4 September, 9.30 pm
Where: Piazza Scotti da Vigoleno
Opening of the Pro Loco Carpaneto ‘Punto Coppa’
When: Saturday 5 September, 11.00 am
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
Morning Club
When: Saturday 5 September, 11.00 am
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
Featuring Bounce2Beat and brunch at the Pro Loco Carpaneto ‘Punto Coppa’
Children’s games
When: Saturday 5 September, 4.00 pm
Where: Gardens on Viale Vittoria
In collaboration with the “Raggio di Sole” Social Cooperative
Cup Hunt
When: Saturday 5 September, 5.00 pm
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
In collaboration with L’Officina dei Bambini
Cup Wheel
When: Saturday 5 September, 6.30 pm
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
Aperitif with local wines
When: Saturday 5 September, 6.00 pm
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
Aperitif with local wines paired with sandwiches prepared by Chef Daniele Reponi, in collaboration with the Consorzio di Tutela Salumi D.O.P. Piacentini
Salsa Dancing
When: Saturday 5 September, 7.30 pm
Where: Piazza Scotti da Vigoleno
Group dancing
Federica Cocco Orchestra
When: Saturday 5 September, 9.30 pm
Where: Piazza Scotti da Vigoleno
REWIND ’90
When: Saturday 5 September, 5 pm
Where: Piazza Oliveti
Grand Musical Show
33rd Three Valleys Walk
When: Sunday 6 September, 7.30 am
Where: Sports Hall, Via San Lazzaro
Organised by the Carpaneto Walkers’ Group
Grand Market Fair
When: Sunday 6 September, 8 am
Where: Through the streets of the village
26th Bazarino
When: Sunday 6 September, 8 am
Where: Via Roma
Children’s second-hand market
Static exhibition of classic cars and youngtimers
When: Sunday 6 September, 9 am
Where: Via Cesare Battisti
Organised by the Piacenza Vintage Cars and Motorcycles Club
Opening of sales outlets
When: Sunday 6 September, 9 am
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
Stalls run by the cured meat producers of the Consorzio dei Salumi Piacentini D.O.P.
Opening ceremony of the 68th Festa della Coppa Piacentina D.O.P.
When: Sunday 6 September, 9.45 am
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
In the presence of the authorities, in collaboration with the ‘La Coppa’ Folk Music Group and Radio Sound
Opening of the Pro Loco Carpaneto Coppa Stand
When: Sunday 6 September, 11.00 am
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
Ruota della Coppa
When: Sunday 6 September, 11.00 am
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
Radio Sound
When: Sunday 6 September, 4.00 pm
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
Music entertainment and live radio broadcast
Historical Procession and Flag-Waving Display
When: Sunday 6 September, 4.30 pm
Where: Piazza XX Settembre and through the town’s streets
Sandwich Competition
When: Sunday 6 September, 6 pm
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
Baby Dance
When: Sunday 6 September, 6.30 pm
Where: Piazza Scotti da Vigoleno, by the dance floor
Organised by the Danza Insieme Carpaneto Association
Daffodils
When: Sunday 6 September, 7.30 pm
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
Happy hour with live music
Ringo Story Orchestra
When: Sunday 6 September, 9.30 pm
Where: Piazza Scotti da Vigoleno
Opening of the Pro Loco Carpaneto Coppa Point
When: Monday 7 September, 7.00 pm
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
Coppa Wheel
When: Monday 7 September, 7.30 pm
Where: Piazza XX Settembre
I-DOLL
When: Monday 7 September, 9.00 pm
Where: Piazza Oliveti
Music in collaboration with Bar Osteria Croce Bianca
Grand Coppa Tombola
When: Monday 7 September, 9.00 pm
Where: Piazza Scotti da Vigoleno
In collaboration with Radio Sound
Fireworks
When: Monday 7 September, 11.30 pm
Where: visible throughout the town