Sagra · September 11, 2026 – September 13, 2026 · Albonese (PV)
Experience the 44th Sagra del Mais in Albonese, a vibrant three-day festival celebrating corn and traditional Italian flavors! Indulge in the "Grande Polentata" (Big Polenta Feast) featuring hearty specialties like slow-cooked donkey and venison stew, baccalà (salted cod), fried delights, sausage, Gorgonzola cheese, and salamella. Beyond the delicious food, enjoy lively dance evenings, a traditional "Rana" (frog) tournament, old-fashioned games, and a solemn Holy Mass. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot at this popular event.
Prepare your taste buds for a feast of authentic Italian flavors! The menu boasts rich first courses like meat lasagna, alongside unique local specialties such as Ciccioli, Orecchia di Elefante, and Salame sotto grasso. For main courses, savor traditional Baccalà, a mixed fry of sausage, loin, and onion, fresh mushrooms, Salamella, and the deeply flavorful Stracotto di Asino (braised donkey) and Stufato di Cervo (venison stew). Don't miss the creamy Crema di Gorgonzola and classic french fries, plus a convenient Panino con Salamella for street food lovers.
Join the festivities over three days with a packed schedule: 📅 **Friday, September 11th** 6:30 PM 🎤 Award ceremony and scholarship presentation for "Senatore Grocco" (at Palazzo Grocco) 7:30 PM 🍽️ Grande Polentata (Big Polenta Feast) 9:00 PM 🎵 Dance evening with Lorenzo Sax 📅 **Saturday, September 12th** 2:30 PM ⚽ "Vecchie Glorie Lomelline" Tournament - Traditional games (at the Municipal Sports Field) 7:30 PM 🍽️ Grande Polentata 9:00 PM 🎵 Dance evening with Angela 📅 **Sunday, September 13th** 9:00 AM 🐸 1st "Centra la Rana, Salva la Polenta" Doubles Rana Tournament 10:00 AM ⛪ Solemn Holy Mass celebrating wedding anniversaries 12:30 PM 🍽️ Grande Polentata 7:30 PM 🍽️ Grande Polentata ℹ️ The kitchen is open: Fri-Sat 7:00 PM-11:55 PM, Sun 12:00 PM-2:00 PM and 7:00 PM-11:55 PM • Free admission • Reservations recommended • The event will take place even in case of bad weather.