Sagra · September 11, 2026 – September 13, 2026 · Rovetta (BG)
Get ready for a unique culinary and cultural experience as Rovetta brings back its beloved Sagra della Patata e del Mais Rostrato Rosso! This September 11-13 weekend, the historic town center comes alive with guided tours of local farms, artisan and local product markets, traditional folk parades, engaging street theater, and live music. Each evening, food stalls will serve up delicious specialties featuring potatoes and corn: from a lively country concert on Saturday to a charming puppet show on Sunday, all leading up to the award ceremony for the best cake competition.
Indulge in authentic local Alpine dishes, savor the unique flavor of Rovetta potatoes and Mais Rostrato Rosso corn, and don't miss the delicious cakes made with these very special local ingredients.
📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 🎤 6:30 PM - Book presentation: "L'alimentazione contadina alpina - Produzione e consumo alimentare nella montagna alpina lombarda (1800-1960)" with author Dott. Michele Corti in the Municipal Council Hall. Concludes with an aperitivo featuring local products. 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 📍 10:00 AM - Guided tour of the Beccarelli farm (meeting point Piazza Ferrari). Free aperitivo for registered participants. 🛍️ 3:00 PM-11:00 PM - Artisan, hobbyist, and local product markets in Via Fantoni and Via Magri. 🎭 3:30 PM - Folkloric groups parade in historical costumes (Parco Vilafant → Piazza Ferrari). 🎪 4:00 PM - Presentation of folkloric groups and theatrical performance "Le Sedie Cadenti." 🍽️ 6:30 PM - Food stalls open with typical local dishes. 🎵 9:00 PM - Country concert by the group "Piantastabile" in Piazza Ferrari. 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 🛍️ 9:00 AM-6:00 PM - Artisan, hobbyist, and local product markets in Via Fantoni and Via Magri. 🎪 10:15 AM - Puppet show with Virginio Baccanelli in Piazza Ferrari. 🏆 11:45 AM - Award ceremony for the "La torta più buona a base di patate di Rovetta e/o farina di Mais Rostrato Rosso" competition (registrations by September 10 at Pro Loco). 🍽️ 12:00 PM - Food stalls open with typical local dishes. 🎭 3:00 PM - Theatrical performance "Le Sedie Cadenti." 🏃 3:30 PM - Second edition of the "Corsa delle Fraschere" race through the town center (registrations by September 9). ⛪ 6:00 PM - Holy Mass in the Parish Church and closing of the sagra.