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Palio degli Gnocchi della Lessinia

Altro · June 21, 2026 · Sant'Anna d'Alfaedo

The 10th edition of the Palio degli Gnocchi della Lessinia celebrates this traditional agricultural product with a cooking competition among six local kitchens. The event includes tastings, live music with Americana Acoustic Strings, and a concert by the Fiorelin del Bosc choir, all in an open-air atmosphere. You'll be able to savor gnocchi, local cheeses, hamburgers, and artisanal desserts.

🍽️ Food & Menu

Indulge in the star of the show, Lessinia gnocchi, alongside local Monte Veronese cheese paired with delicious jams. For heartier appetites, enjoy local cured meats and cheeses, grilled pork cutlets, or unique Brogna sheep burgers with Custoza broccoli in agrodolce. Classic beef burgers and artisanal shortcrust pastries are also on offer, all complemented by organic wines from local wineries.

📅 Program

Join us for the 10th Palio degli Gnocchi della Lessinia in Sant'Anna d'Alfaedo (VR) on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Food and wine stands open at 12:00 PM, featuring Lessinia gnocchi, Monte Veronese cheese, and local jams. The Palio degli Gnocchi competition begins at 1:00 PM with jury tasting, followed by the award ceremony for the 2026 Palio at 2:30 PM. Enjoy live music with Americana Acoustic Strings at 3:00 PM, and a concert by the Fiorelin del Bosc choir at 4:00 PM in the Romanesque church of San Giovanni in Loffa, as part of the 32nd International Music Festival.