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Emilia-Romagna · Rustic Cooking

Sagra della Rana e della Polenta

Vecchiazzano, Forlì · Emilia-Romagna, Italy · Jun 5 – 7, 12 – 14 ✅ Verified 2026

Two weekends of fried and stewed frog with polenta at the Arena del Liscio, alongside cappelletti, tortelli, strozzapreti, mixed grill, and wood-fired pizza. Run entirely by neighborhood volunteers, with proceeds going to local community projects.

Rane FrittePolenta
DatesJun 5 – 7, 12 – 14
OrganizerAssociazione di Quartiere Vecchiazzano-Massa-Ladino
Food FocusRane Fritte, Polenta
Nearest airportForlì Airport (FRL)
Nearest stationForlì (regional line)
GPS44.2167, 12.0167
Nearest cityCaserta · ~398 km · approx 6.6h drive
Nearest region capitalBologna · ~62 km · approx 0.9h drive
Typical weather in JuneHot and sunny — 26-29°C by day, ideal for evening outdoor sagre.
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Sources:
https://www.calendariosagre.it/sagra-della-rana-e-della-polenta-vecchiazzano/
https://www.forlitoday.it/attualita/programmazione-sagre-vecchiazzano-2026.html