September 3, 2026 – September 7, 2026 · San Zeno, Colognola ai Colli (VR)
The 51st edition of the Festa della Comunità Noi San Zeno in San Zeno, Colognola ai Colli (VR) offers a vibrant mix of live music, theater, dancing, and authentic Veneto cuisine. Every evening the village kitchens open with traditional dishes such as gnocchi, risotto with tastasal, mixed grilled meats and homemade sweets. Cultural highlights include a special exhibition celebrating 40 years of Monteverde, family-friendly activities, and nightly charity raffles.
Indulge in Veneto’s culinary treasures: start with hearty bean and onion stews or crispy fries, then savor classic first courses like homemade gnocchi with tomato sauce, bigoli with duck ragù, or a flavorful risotto with tastasal. Meat lovers can enjoy succulent mixed grill with polenta, juicy pork sausage with polenta, or a tender sliced beef topped with arugula and aged grana. Vegetarian options include tasty veggie meatballs with fries. Finish sweetly with traditional desserts such as Millefoglie Perbellini, flaky pastry, or the beloved Torta della nonna.
September 3, 2026 – 9:00 PM: Theater performance by La Moscheta, featuring ‘Prossima fermata gioia’ by Veronica Liberale, directed by Daniele Marchesini. September 4, 2026 – From 7:00 PM: Exhibition ‘40 anni di Monteverde’ in Sala Frassanito; 9:30 PM: Live Latin Night with DJ Luca Residori. September 5, 2026 – 5:00 PM: Open-air mass; 6:00 PM: Inauguration of the restaurant with local officials and a friendly gathering; 9:00 PM: Diapason Band – Vasco Live Experience. September 6, 2026 – 11:00 AM: Outdoor mass at the camp; 3:30 PM: Radio Criceto broadcast; 5:30 PM: Babyshow dance party; 5:30 PM: ‘Assalto alla Cuccagna’ – a fun game with delicious arrosticini tasting; 9:00 PM: Ballroom dancing with Luca Zack Group on a giant steel dance floor. September 7, 2026 – 9:00 PM: Dragon Fly live set featuring hits from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s; 10:30 PM: Lottery draw of winning tickets.