Freshwater fish takes centre stage in a festival spread across Garda Trentino, featuring gourmet aperitifs, special dinners, lunches in the square, traditional recipes, open-kitchen experiences and live music, all hosted in unique and atmospheric locations.

Chefs and culinary professionals reinterpret fish from Lake Garda and local streams through a blend of tradition, creativity and international influences, complemented by specially curated beverage pairings. A contemporary celebration of the region, experienced through flavour, place and atmosphere.

Programme

• SEPTEMBER 25
  CREEK CHIC: TAPAS & COCKTAILS AT KM 0
  Palazzo Martini, Riva del Garda | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
  A gourmet aperitif in the elegant setting of Palazzo Martini, featuring tapas by Stefano Rossi of Lido Palace paired with cocktails created by Leonardo Veronesi of Riva Bar. Freshwater stream fish – and more – takes centre stage, reinterpreted with a contemporary twist.
  The evening unfolds at an easy pace, with tastings, cocktails and The Fog Surfer’s vinyl selection from the 1950s and 1960s: rock ’n’ roll, twist, soul, jazz and tropical sounds to enjoy at your own rhythm.
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• SEPTEMBER 26
  FIZZ & FISH: AN EXCLUSIVE GOURMET DINNER
  Monastero Arx Vivendi, Arco | 7:00 pm
  A collaborative multi-course dinner in the elegant and atmospheric spaces of Monastero Arx Vivendi, where each dish showcases freshwater fish and is paired with a carefully selected Trentodoc. The evening begins with an aperitif in the park before continuing inside the monastery.
  Between courses, live interludes by composer and cellist Nicola Segatta combine music and voice to create an intimate and engaging atmosphere.
  Find out more and ➡️ book HERE
  
   
• SEPTEMBER 27
  FRESH ROUTES: DIRECTION SOUTH AMERICA
  Freshwater fish meets the cuisines of South America
  Frizzi Vivaio & Showroom, Riva del Garda | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  An open kitchen immersed in the greenery of Frizzi Vivaio & Showroom, bringing together the creativity of Andrea De Lillo from Michelin-starred NIN with Evelyn Dalglieh and Carlo Faggionato of Locanda 53. At the heart of the evening is South American cuisine reimagined with stream and lake fish from Troticoltura Armanini.
  The experience unfolds among greenhouses, finger food and specially designed beverage pairings, accompanied by live music from MusicaRiva Ensemble, ranging from Argentine tango and bossa nova to the great sounds of South America.
  Find out more and ➡️ book HERE
  
   
• OCTOBER 3
  PESCE IN PIAZZA: TORBOLE TRADITION ON THE TABLE
  Piazza Lietzmann, Torbole sul Garda | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
  Torbole celebrates its roots as a fishing village with a lunch in the square that expresses the essence of Garda Trentino through taste.
  A single dish that combines lake flavours with mountain aromas, highlighting authentic ingredients, local culinary traditions and seasonality.
  Organised by CENTO – Consorzio Esercenti Nago–Torbole.
   

The event is organised with the support of the Municipality of Riva del Garda and in collaboration with Troticoltura Armanini, Astro, Strada del Vino e dei Sapori del Trentino, the MusicaRiva association and Centro Formazione Professionale ENAIP Riva del Garda.

Festival del pesce d'acqua dolce is an event of Mese del Gusto, the “festival” of flavors and products of Garda Trentino.
A series of delicious events that celebrate passion, tradition, and artisanal excellence.
Experience autumn delight in Garda Trentino and join the Mese del Gusto activities!

Eating local is good for you and for the place you're visiting.
The events of Mese del Gusto celebrate seasonality and short supply chains, the key ingredients of a more mindful approach to food.
They are also Eventi Attenti (“mindful events”): events that take practical steps to reduce energy use and waste, encourage recycling, and promote more sustainable ways of getting around.

Join in, taste, explore: every event is an invitation to choose with flavour and with greater awareness. It doesn't take much to make a difference!