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Sagra delle radici di Soncino
location_onSoncino, Milano e Dintorni
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Date
October 25 – October 26, 2026
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Free
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Everyone
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The Sagra delle Radici di Soncino is an event deeply rooted in the past, celebrating for over half a century a characteristic Lombard product often underestimated yet endowed with extraordinary health benefits. Every fourth Sunday in October, the arcades of the town square transform into a welcoming gastronomic plaza where the root—carrot-like in shape—becomes the true star: cooked in large pots and served alongside local sausages, it represents a food with documented purifying properties and beneficial effects for the digestive system and blood circulation thanks to its richness in fiber, minerals, and antioxidant compounds. Soncino's Pro Loco organizes this festival with the noble intent of preserving and promoting the culinary traditions of this beautiful medieval village, allowing visitors to discover the organoleptic qualities of this product harvested between autumn and winter. A unique opportunity to savor authentic local cuisine among gastronomic stalls and local producers that express the most genuine identity of the area. The event represents the community's constant commitment to conserving the environment and traditions, transforming a simple vegetable into a symbol of cultural identity and awareness toward conscious, territory-connected eating. Beyond tasting the signature dish, visitors can discover local products, participate in cultural entertainment, and enjoy the medieval atmosphere of Soncino, one of Italy's Most Beautiful Villages. **Practical Information** Date: 25-26 October 2026 Location: Town Square Arcades, Soncino (Cremona) Hours: Saturday 15:00-23:00 | Sunday 11:00-23:00 Admission: Free Entrance Menu: Cooked roots with local sausages (€8-12), local wines, traditional desserts Directions: A25 exit Soncino, follow signage. Parking available at the municipal fairground area, 500 meters from the historic center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Soncino roots?expand_more
Roots are a characteristic product of the territory surrounding Soncino, carrot-like in shape. Harvested between autumn and winter and consumed as a vegetable, they are rich in fiber, minerals, and antioxidant compounds, primarily known for their purifying properties and beneficial effects on the digestive system and blood circulation.
When does the Sagra delle Radici take place?expand_more
The festival is held every fourth Sunday in October in the arcades of Soncino's town square. In 2026, it takes place on Saturday, 25 October and Sunday, 26 October.
What are the opening hours?expand_more
Saturday, 25 October: 15:00-23:00. Sunday, 26 October: 11:00-23:00. The festival remains open continuously during these hours.
How are the roots prepared during the festival?expand_more
The roots are cooked in large pots and served at tables alongside local sausages. This simple yet authentic dish is the heart of the festival's gastronomic offering. Visitors can also taste local wines and traditional desserts.
What are the prices?expand_more
The main dish (roots with sausages) costs between €8-12 per portion. Entrance to the festival is free. Beverages and desserts have additional costs.
How do you reach Soncino?expand_more
By car: A25 exit Soncino, follow signage to the historic center. Parking available at the municipal fairground area, 500 meters from the town square. By train: Soncino station on the Brescia-Cremona line.
Are there ancillary events?expand_more
The festival is part of Soncino's cultural program. During the event, cultural entertainment, local producer presentations, and opportunities to visit the medieval village with its historic attractions (castle, Romanesque church, city walls) are offered.
Who organizes the Sagra delle Radici?expand_more
The event is organized by Soncino's Pro Loco, which has long worked to preserve the environment and traditions of the medieval village, with the patronage of the municipal administration.
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