Sagra · August 8, 2026 – August 10, 2026 · Lanzo Torinese (TO)
Experience the traditional Festa di San Lorenzo in Lanzo Torinese, held at the charming San Lorenzo church. This event offers delightful evenings of authentic Italian food, featuring specialties like gnocco fritto, grilled meats, and creamy polenta concia, all accompanied by live music. The program also includes a scenic hiking tour, a communal lunch, a solemn Mass, and a fascinating book presentation.
Indulge in a wide array of traditional Italian dishes, from delicious starters and hearty first courses like potato gnocchi with three sauces, lasagna, and various polenta preparations (including the rich polenta concia and creamy risotto alla toma). For main courses, savor grilled meats, slow-cooked stew (spezzatino), and roasted turkey with baked potatoes. Don't miss the street food favorites such as gnocco fritto, hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries, and piadine. Refreshments include water, wine, and coffee, with delightful desserts to complete your meal.
Join us for the Festa di San Lorenzo with a diverse program of events: 📅 Starting Wednesday, August 5th: Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 8:30 PM. 📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 8th: 🍽️ From 8:00 PM: "A TUTTO GNOCCO" & GRIGLIATA evening, featuring gnocco fritto, potato gnocchi, grilled meats, French fries, and more. Reservations are recommended by Thursday, August 6th (call 339 5053223). 🎵 From 9:00 PM: Live musical entertainment by the TRIO ARCOBALENO Orchestra. 📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 9th: 📍 10:00 AM: "I DINTORNI DI SAN LORENZO" – A scenic walk suitable for all along the Uppia trails, followed by refreshments. 🍽️ 12:45 PM: LUNCH FOR ALL, including a welcome platter, lasagna with ragù, roast & vegetables, dessert, water, wine, and coffee. Reservations are required (call 339 5053223). ⛪ 4:00 PM: SOLEMN HOLY MASS, animated by the "Le mille e una nota" Choir, followed by the distribution of "Carità." 📚 5:30 PM: Book presentation by M. Grosso, "LA CAPPELLA E L'ABBADIA DEI S. SEBASTIANO E LORENZO IN LANZO," with participation from the COMITATO PONTE DEL DIAVOLO. 🍽️ 7:30 PM: "CENA IN BIANCO" (White Dinner) featuring 4 appetizers, risotto alla toma, dessert, water, and wine. Reservations are required by Friday, August 7th (call 339 5053223). 🎵 From 9:00 PM: Live musical entertainment by the TRIO ARCOBALENO. 📅 MONDAY, AUGUST 10th: 🍽️ 7:30 PM: POLENTA CONCIA OR NORMAL AND SPEZZATINO (stew), also featuring piadine, hot dogs, hamburgers, and French fries. Reservations are required by Sunday, August 9th (call 339 5053223). 🎟️ 10:00 PM: Drawing of tickets for the LOTTERIA DI S. LORENZO.