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Emilia-Romagna · Meat & Grill

Festa Dla Salama da Tai

Guarda Ferrarese, Riva del Po · Emilia-Romagna, Italy · May 29 – 31, Jun 5 – 7, 12 – 14 ✅ Verified 2026

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Founded in 1993 to raise funds for the village, this festival is dedicated to salama da tai — a lesser-known cousin of Ferrara's famous salama da sugo, but eaten raw and thinly sliced, traditionally with melon, after at least six months of aging. Made entirely by hand by local volunteers from lean pork, pancetta, and prosciutto fat, seasoned with sea salt, cracked pepper, and garlic, and soaked in white wine before curing. Featured on Rai 1's Camper program for its 30th anniversary in 2025.

Salama da Tai
DatesMay 29 – 31, Jun 5 – 7, 12 – 14
OrganizerNuova Associazione di Guarda Ferrarese (founded 1993)
Food FocusSalama da Tai
Nearest airportBologna Airport (BLQ)
GPS44.7500, 11.7833
AccessibilityCovered stand
Nearest provincial capitalFerrara · ~17 km · approx 0.3h drive
Nearest region capitalBologna · ~45 km · approx 0.6h drive
Typical weather in MayWarm and mostly dry — 21-24°C, good festival weather.
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Sources:
http://www.festasalama.it/
https://www.natoconlavaligia.info/2023/05/28/guarda-festa-della-salama-da-tai/