August 16, 2026 · Villafranca di Verona (VR)
The Sagra di San Rocco celebrates the rich traditions of Villafranca di Verona with a day full of music, spiritual reflection, and delicious food. The program features a concert by the Ensemble Athes wind quartet, a solemn mass at the Church of San Rocco, and authentic Veronese culinary specialties. The festivities culminate in a convivial evening of local music and traditional flavors.
Indulge in classic Veronese dishes like creamy risotto, traditional bread with cotechino sausage, a hearty mixed grill, and pike in sauce – authentic regional flavors you won't want to miss.
📅 AUGUST 16, 2026 🍽️ 09:00-13:00 - Enjoy traditional bread and cotechino at the San Rocco courtyard. 🎵 11:00 - Concert by the Ensemble Athes wind quartet from Verona (clarinet, oboe, bassoon, flute). ⛪ 18:00 - Holy Mass at the Church of San Rocco, celebrated by don Antonio Scattolini. 🍽️ 19:00 - San Rocco-style gastronomic evening with risotto, mixed grill, pike in sauce, and live music.