Sagra · September 25, 2026 – September 28, 2026 · Tombazosana, Ronco all'Adige (VR)
The 45th Mostra della Mela e della Pera brings Tombazosana to life with four days dedicated to local fruits. The program includes conferences, dance performances, evening dances with live orchestras, a traditional village lunch featuring typical dishes, and a captivating show cooking event. A must-try gastronomic specialty is the risotto with apples, speck, and Monte Veronese cheese. Admission is free, and the event takes place indoors, rain or shine.
Indulge in the festival's signature dish: a creamy risotto with local apples, savory speck, and the distinctive Monte Veronese cheese. This unique combination offers a true taste of the region's culinary heritage.
📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 • 8:00 PM Inauguration of the 45th Mostra della Mela e della Pera • 8:30 PM Conference for the promotion of Veronese apples: "From the Earth to the Table." Followed by a convivial moment with the Gruppo Alpini di Tombazosana • 10:00 PM 🎵 SHOW DYNAMIC: Andrea, Francesca, and Silvano. Music from the 80s/90s/2000s 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 • 10:00 AM Grandparents' Day with "Le fole de 'na olta" (old tales) and a snack featuring bigolotto coi pomi (pasta with apples) • 7:30 PM 💃 Performance by the Orchesìs Danza school from Ronco all'Adige • 8:30 PM 🎵 Evening dance with Marco Gavioli 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 • 9:30 AM Holy Mass • 10:30 AM 🏆 Dessert Competition Awards (dessert drop-off on Sept 26 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Exhibition in the former elementary school. For the little ones, a shared reading moment with the Gruppo Di Versi) • 12:00 PM 🍽️ Traditional Village Lunch featuring typical local dishes • 6:00 PM 🎭 Theatrical performance "Il Processo Squiccheri," a comedy by Valerio di Piramo, presented by I Basapalchi • 8:30 PM 🎵 Dance the night away with the Marco e il Clan orchestra 📅 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 • 9:00 AM "Semi'nsegni" Project in collaboration with Coldiretti Verona: visit to the Exhibition for students of the Primary School of Ronco all'Adige • 6:45 PM 👨🍳 Show Cooking for the promotion of Veronese apples (reserved for agricultural companies). Organized by Coldiretti Verona and Gruppo Alpini di Tombazosana • 8:30 PM 🎵 Italian music from the 60s/70s/80s with I Zimesi