June 3, 2026 – July 6, 2026 · Gerno di Lesmo, Lesmo (MB)
The Sagra di Gerno offers a rich program of events, from basketball and burraco tournaments to lively music nights with various bands and DJs. Each evening, you can savor different gastronomic specialties, including fritto misto (mixed fried seafood/vegetables), gnocco fritto (fried dough), and wild boar stew with polenta. The event also features a charity raffle and a local market.
Indulge in delicious Italian festival food! Highlights include Gnocco Fritto, a delightful fried dough specialty, Fritto Misto featuring a mix of fried treats, and a hearty wild boar stew with polenta, a true taste of local tradition.
The Sagra di Gerno kicks off with youth basketball tournaments: PULCINI on Wednesday, June 3rd; SCOIATTOLI small on Thursday, June 4th; AQUILOTTI small on Friday, June 5th; SCOIATTOLI big on Monday, June 8th; GAZZELLE big on Tuesday, June 9th; AQUILOTTI big on Wednesday, June 10th; GAZZELLE open on Thursday, June 11th; and ESORDIENTI on Friday, June 12th. On Sunday, June 7th, join the BURRACO Country Tournament at 5:00 PM (meet at 4:30 PM), including an apericena for participants (kitchen closed to others). Evening festivities begin on Saturday, June 13th, with the kitchen opening at 7:30 PM featuring 'FRITTO MISTO' and a musical evening with DueDiTutto at 9:00 PM. A 3v3 SENIOR basketball tournament takes place on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:00 PM. Saturday, June 20th, brings 'GNOCCO FRITTO' at 7:30 PM and a musical evening at 9:00 PM. On Saturday, June 27th, enjoy 'SPEZZATINO di CINGHIALE con polenta' at 7:30 PM, followed by the MT STREET BAND at 9:00 PM. Friday, July 3rd, features 'FRITTO MISTO' at 7:30 PM, a musical evening at 9:00 PM, and a 'TENNISTAVOLO' (table tennis) tournament at 8:45 PM (registrations accepted on site; contact Giovanni Viscardi at 338.4560803). Saturday, July 4th, starts with a Solemn Holy Mass at 5:30 PM, followed by an aperitivo at the Oratorio, kitchen opening at 7:30 PM, and a musical evening with DueDiTutto at 9:00 PM. Sunday, July 5th, offers kitchen opening at 7:30 PM and a musical evening with DJ ENZO at 9:00 PM. The Sagra concludes on Monday, July 6th, with a Marian Procession at 9:00 PM (from Via Volta to the Oratorio, followed by a convivial moment). Throughout the event, there will be a charity raffle and a small market.