One of the most awaited food events of the Valdostan summer, held in the hamlet of La Keya for Lard d'Arnad DOP — the only cured lard in Europe with Protected Designation of Origin status, aged with garlic, salt, rosemary, bay leaf, and brine.
DatesLate August
Edition53rd
OrganizerAssociazione Lo Doïl
Food FocusLard d'Arnad DOP
Nearest airportTurin Airport (TRN)
GPS45.6333, 7.7333
ParkingFree shuttle bus service from parking areas and Forte di Bard on the festival's Saturday and Sunday
Nearest cityCaserta · ~736 km · approx 12.3h drive
Nearest region capitalAosta · ~34 km · approx 0.5h drive
Typical weather in AugustHottest month, humid — 30-33°C by day; expect crowds along the coast too.