Festival · August 28, 2026 – September 6, 2026 · Fornaci, Brescia (BS)
The 35th Festa Popolare di Fornaci takes place from August 28 to September 6, 2026, offering a vibrant atmosphere with food stalls, family games, live music, and kids' activities. Highlights include unique local treats like salame con panna, Nutella piadine, popcorn, and a variety of sweets from the chiringuito. Evenings come alive with quiz nights, concerts by local bands, and DJ sets, creating a festive mood for all ages.
Indulge in classic festival treats like cotton candy and popcorn, or try local favorites such as Nutella piadine – a sweet flatbread – and the intriguing salame con panna, a savory local specialty. The chiringuito also offers a delightful array of desserts.
The festival kicks off on September 18th at 7:00 PM with the opening of the food stalls, followed by a fun quiz night at 9:00 PM. On September 19th, afternoon activities include registrations for catechism, Scouts, and ACR at 4:00 PM, and kids' workshops at 5:00 PM. Food stalls reopen at 7:00 PM, leading into live music with Maple Band at 9:00 PM, and a DJ set with DJ Pukki at the chiringuito. Sunday, September 20th, starts with Mass with catechists at 10:30 AM, followed by an aperitivo at 11:30 AM. The food stalls open at 12:00 PM, featuring SPIEDO (a traditional spit-roasted dish). The afternoon is packed with family games at 3:30 PM, Lucia's balloons at 4:00 PM, the traditional Palo della Cuccagna game at 5:30 PM, and a fire-eater show at 6:00 PM. Food stalls reopen at 7:00 PM, and the evening concludes with live music from Golia Band at 9:00 PM.