Panettone Maximo Festival
Visitors can sample artisan panettoni from bakeries and pastry shops across Italy at tasting booths, alongside other festive gastronomic specialties including torrone, chocolates, wines, cheeses, and cured meats. Acclaimed pastry chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants present live show cooking demonstrations featuring panettone-based creations. Families can also visit a dedicated children's area featuring games, cotton candy, elf entertainers, and Santa Claus.
What to Expect
National artisan panettone festival featuring tastings, show cooking, and competitions.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
EUR
Organizer
Ristoragency / E20 Events Factory
Food & Drink
Visitors can sample artisan panettoni alongside festive specialties including wines, amaro, torrone, chocolate, truffles, hazelnuts, sauces, cured meats, and cheeses.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Panettone lovers and families with children
Vibe
Festive and foodie
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 11:00–20:30.
Tips & Advice
- Try panettone at the tasting tables, where entries in the traditional and chocolate categories are available to sample.
- Leave time to watch the show cooking demonstrations, which feature panettone-based creations by pastry chefs and chefs.
- Bring children to the dedicated children’s area for games, elf entertainment, cotton candy, and Santa Claus.
- Explore the other tasting tables too, which offer festive foods and drinks beyond panettone.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Panettone Gourmet contest is being held for its second edition this year.
- Santa Claus will be in the children’s area on the event day.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of panettone can visitors taste?
The panettoni entered in the contest are available to sample, including traditional and chocolate categories.
What else is available to taste?
Tasting tables feature festive specialties such as sparkling wine, wines, amari, nougat, chocolate, truffles, hazelnuts, sauces, cured meats, and cheeses.
Are there demonstrations during the festival?
Yes. Pastry chefs and chefs present show cooking with panettone-based creations.
What can children do at the festival?
The children’s area has games, elf entertainment, cotton candy, and Santa Claus.
What is the Panettone Gourmet contest?
It is a contest for panettoni made by chefs and pizzaioli, with the top three entries receiving awards.
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