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Sagra della Patata (Potato Festival)
location_onLazzate, Milano e Dintorni
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Date
September 25 – September 28, 2026
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Free
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Audience
Everyone
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The Sagra della Patata of Lazzate is one of the most captivating events on Lombardy's autumn calendar, steeped in history and tradition. This festival celebrates a tuber that revolutionized local agriculture thanks to an extraordinary figure: Alessandro Volta. In 1777, the renowned physicist brought the first potato shoots from Savoy and planted them in his orchard in Lazzate, launching a cultivation that rapidly spread throughout Lombardy and beyond. Lazzate's white-fleshed potato, with its floury texture, has become a prized variety perfect for preparing traditional dishes like mashed potatoes and gnocchi, the pride of local cuisine. From September 25-28, 2026, this Brianza municipality honors this remarkable product of the earth with a festival that blends gastronomy, history, and agricultural heritage. The event allows visitors to discover the many varieties of potatoes grown in the region—from early potatoes to late varieties, from red-skinned to the local white variety—through tastings, traditional dishes, and culinary demonstrations. It's the ideal opportunity to understand how a single plant species transformed the eating and farming habits of an entire region. If you love authentic cuisine and are curious about agricultural history, the Sagra della Patata of Lazzate is an essential stop for savoring Lombardy in all its traditional flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who introduced the potato to Lazzate?expand_more
Alessandro Volta, the renowned physicist, brought the first potato shoots from Savoy in 1777 and planted them in his orchard in Lazzate, where cultivation began and subsequently spread throughout the rest of Lombardy.
What type of potato is grown in Lazzate?expand_more
Lazzate primarily grows white-fleshed potatoes, characterized by floury flesh particularly suited for preparing mashed potatoes and gnocchi.
When are potatoes harvested in Lazzate?expand_more
For the standard variety, planting occurs in March/April with harvest in August. The early variety is sown in December and harvested in April.
What are the main types of potatoes available?expand_more
The four most common types are yellow-fleshed potatoes, red-skinned potatoes, new potatoes, and white-fleshed potatoes, which differ in their growing cycle duration, shape, tuber color, and skin color.
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