'Fratello Sale, Sorella Anguilla' — Comacchio's lagoon-town festival for the eel fished from its historic Valli, spread across three weekends from the Manifattura dei Marinati to the monumental Trepponti bridge, with book presentations, guided lagoon excursions, and a market lining the canals throughout.
DatesSep 26 – Oct 11
Edition28th
OrganizerCooperativa sociale Work&Belong, with the Comune di Comacchio and the IIS Remo Brindisi school
Food FocusAnguilla di Comacchio
Nearest airportBologna Airport (BLQ)
GPS44.6949, 12.1839
Nearest cityCaserta · ~439 km · approx 7.3h drive
Nearest region capitalBologna · ~70 km · approx 1.0h drive
Typical weather in SeptemberWarm, less humid — 25-28°C, a comfortable month for festival-going.