Festival · November 7, 2026 – November 8, 2026 · Pomponesco (MN)
The 35th Festa del Ringraziamento in Pomponesco celebrates agricultural traditions with a lively tractor parade, thrilling Fast Pulling demonstrations, and vintage plowing. This event offers traditional games, food stalls with local specialties like tosone cheese, ciccioli (crispy pork cracklings), and gnocco fritto (fried dough), plus cultural moments with book presentations. It's a fantastic opportunity for all ages to dive into rural culture and savor the authentic flavors of the region.
Indulge in a variety of local delicacies, from the record-breaking cotechino sausage to traditional ciccioli and tosone cheese. Don't miss the popular street food options like warm caldarroste (roasted chestnuts) and savory gnocco fritto, offering a true taste of Mantuan culinary heritage.
Join us for a weekend of festivities! 📅 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026 • Explore an exhibition of vintage tractors, tools, and new agricultural machinery. • Experience the excitement of FAST PULLING demonstrations (0-100 HP, over 100 HP, and prototypes) with music and a bar. Open to all tractors! • 12:30 PM: Lunch (Reservations via WhatsApp with confirmation). • From 2:00 PM: Sports Car Meet and Exhibition organized by ZEROCOMPROMISE EVENT. • Enjoy traditional games: a step back in time with wooden games for all ages. NEW: Palio dei Grilli! • 5:00 PM: Book presentation: 'Memorie di ricette familiari della bassa mantovana' by Università Popolare 'il pane e le rose'. • From 5:30 PM: Taste the record-breaking Cotechino, served hot! • From 8:00 PM: Traditional Dinner (Reservations via WhatsApp with confirmation). 📅 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026 • 8:00 AM: Meet-up for the Tractor Rally and parade through the town streets, organized by GRUPPO GAMAE. • Following the parade: Vintage plowing demonstration in adjacent fields. • 11:00 AM: Thanksgiving Holy Mass and blessing of all tractors. • 11:00 AM: Book presentation: 'Memorie di ricette familiari della bassa mantovana' by Università Popolare 'il pane e le rose'. • 12:30 PM: Traditional Lunch (Reservations via WhatsApp with confirmation). • From 3:00 PM: Lumberjack Challenge. • Enjoy traditional games: a step back in time with wooden games for all ages. • 6:00 PM: La Cuccagna: the most anticipated moment, cheer on the teams! Rich prizes await. • All day: Witness ancient crafts of the 20th century. THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND: • Grana Padano cheese making by local cheesemakers. • Ciccioli preparation by expert butchers. • Food stalls: Selling tosone cheese, caldarroste (roasted chestnuts), ciccioli, and gnocco fritto. • Agricultural model exhibition by Luigi Morseli.