Bologna Food

The Mutua dei Salsamentari of Bologna has decided to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a unique event: two days of traditional products in the heart of the city, at Palazzo Re Enzo, on October 24 and 25, 2026. With the official app, experience the festival cashless and without lines at the ticket booths. CASHLESS CREDIT Top up your credit directly from the app, before or during the event. Spend it at all festival locations: the ragù and platter counters, bars, salsamentari counters, and those of our partners. So you can pay instantly and always keep track of your balance! CARD WITH QR CODE Don't want to use your smartphone? At the entrance, you'll receive your festival card with your personal QR code: top it up at the ticket booths or with the QR codes available in the hall and use it at all points of sale. MENUS AND PARTNERS View the menus of all food and beverage outlets, the platter and drink combos, and discover the participating shops and partners. FREE TASTINGS Book your place for the guided tastings in advance: seating is limited and access is managed directly through the app. SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 24 Purchase access to the special evening on October 24 directly through the app. MORTADELLA DAY AND RAGÙ FESTIVAL The City of Sausage Makers also hosts two special events celebrating Bolognese cuisine. Saturday, October 24th marks Mortadella Day, in honor of the 365th anniversary of Mortadella Bologna PGI. Throughout the weekend, the third edition of the Ragú Festival will also take place, featuring some of the city's best restaurants competing in a flavorful contest. Download the app, top up your credit, and get ready to celebrate 150 years of Salsamentari. See you at Palazzo Re Enzo!