Food festivals and events in Laghi Lombardi 2026
“The great Lombard lakes — Como, Garda, Maggiore — offer postcard-perfect scenery where freshwater fish takes center stage in local celebrations.”
Waters and Missoltini
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Ambria Music Festival
Missoltini del Lago di Como
Sun-dried and pressed agoni fish, a centuries-old tradition of Lake Como.
Sardellata al chiar di luna
Olio del Garda Bresciano
Extra virgin oil with a delicate flavor produced on the shores of the lake.
Lake Como is Italy's deepest lake (410 meters) and has the shape of an inverted Y.
Alessandro Volta invented the electric battery in Como in 1799, changing the course of human history.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Lugànega
Fresh pork sausage typical of the Lombard pre-Alpine tradition.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Tradizioni Popolari
Palio del Baradello
Medieval reenactment in Como featuring a competition between villages, a historical procession, and traditional games.
Regata delle Lucie
Traditional rowing regatta featuring typical Lake Como boats.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Regionale della Valle del Lambro
Connects the lakes of Pusiano and Alserio to the Monza Park.
Personaggi Illustri
Alessandro Volta
PhysicistInventor of the electric battery, born in Como in 1745.
Alessandro Manzoni
WriterSet his novel "I Promessi Sposi" on Lake Como and in the Lecco region.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“George Clooney owns Villa Oleandra in Laglio, on Lake Como.”
Domande Frequenti
1What DOP and IGP products can be found in Laghi Lombardi?expand_more
In Laghi Lombardi there are 3 protected designation products, including: Missoltini del Lago di Como (PAT), Olio del Garda Bresciano (DOP), Lugànega (PAT).
2What should I eat in Laghi Lombardi?expand_more
Typical dishes from Laghi Lombardi include: Missoltini con polenta, Risotto con pesce persico, and Casöla. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the region.
3What are the most famous food festivals in Laghi Lombardi?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Laghi Lombardi are: Sagra dei Missoltini (Varenna, June); Palio del Baradello (Como, September); Festival della Luce (Como, September).
4What natural parks are there in Laghi Lombardi?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Laghi Lombardi include: Parco Regionale della Valle del Lambro (Regional Park).
5Who organizes the food festivals in Laghi Lombardi?expand_more
The festivals in Laghi Lombardi are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Bellagio and Associazione Missoltini del Lario. These Pro Loco groups and associations are the custodians of the region's gastronomic traditions.