Sagra · September 17, 2026 – September 28, 2026 · Sandrigo (VI)
The Festa del Bacalà alla Vicentina invites you to Sandrigo for two weeks celebrating the prized Lofoten IGP stockfish. The town squares come alive with food stalls, workshops, artisan craft displays, and live music performances. This is an unmissable opportunity to savor bacalà-based specialties and soak in the festive atmosphere of this charming Italian town.
Indulge in a wide array of bacalà dishes, from unique Bacalà Pizza and hearty pasta like Bigoli al torcio and Gnocchi with Bacalà alla Vicentina sauce, to exquisite main courses such as Bacalà alla Vicentina with Marano polenta and Venetian-style Bacalà Mantecato. For a lighter bite, try the Stockfish Salad or enjoy some crispy Fish and Chips, all featuring the authentic Lofoten IGP stockfish.
The festival runs for two weeks with daily events. Highlights include: 📅 Thursday, September 17th: 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food Stands Open – Parco 3000 Area, featuring special Gnocchi di Tresche Conca al bacalà. 🎵 9:00 PM: Central Square hosts a Vasco Rossi tribute with ROCKSTAR and a special guest. 📅 Friday, September 18th: 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food Stands Open – Parco 3000 Area, with special Bacalà Pizza. 🎵 9:30 PM: Central Square features a Pink Floyd tribute band, FLOYD ISLAND. 📅 Saturday, September 19th: 📍 9:00 AM: Market opens. 🎵 9:30 PM: Central Square presents JACKSON ONE: A Michael Jackson Tribute. 📅 Sunday, September 20th: 🎵 8:45 PM: Central Square hosts DIVAS: The best international voices with Marzia Rigo. 🍽️ Special: Bigoli al torcio with Bacalà alla Vicentina IGP sauce. 📅 Thursday, September 24th: 🎵 9:30 PM: Central Square features H1N1 playing the best of 70s, 80s, and 90s music. 🍽️ Special: Potato Gnocchi with Bacalà alla Vicentina IGP sauce. 📅 Friday, September 25th: 🎵 10:00 PM: Central Square offers entertainment and music with DJ Donny. 🍽️ Special: Ravioli stuffed with Bacalà alla Vicentina IGP. 📅 Saturday, September 26th: 🎵 9:30 PM: Central Square presents HARLEY MAX: An 883 Tribute. 🍽️ Special: Bigoli al torcio with Bacalà alla Vicentina IGP sauce. 📅 Sunday, September 27th: 🎤 8:00 PM: Central Square hosts the National Miss Blumare Veneto Competition: Regional Final. 🍽️ Special: Potato Gnocchi with Bacalà alla Vicentina IGP sauce. 📅 Monday, September 28th: 🎵 6:30 PM: Central Square marks the closing of the 39th Festa del Bacalà alla Vicentina with the I.C. Zanella Youth Orchestra. 🍽️ Special: Baraggia Dop Rice with Bacalà alla Vicentina IGP.