Sagra dell'avannotto

In the heart of the Vicenza plains lies Lanzè, a small village that transforms each August into a fascinating celebration of humble culinary traditions. The Sagra dell'avannotto, named after the tiny freshwater fish that stars in the simplest and most genuine local dishes, is a journey through time via the authentic flavors of a bygone era, when ingenuity transformed the humblest ingredients into true celebration. Over three evenings (August 22-24), food stalls offer light fried freshwater fish, traditional dishes accompanied by steaming polenta and local wines that tell the territory's wine-making story. It is more than just food: the festival embraces the entire world of popular culture, with live music every evening, traditional dances and games for children, creating an atmosphere of true community. Photographic exhibitions dedicated to rural life complete the picture, offering visitors a rare opportunity to rediscover the value of slowness and collective memory. An event that celebrates not only food, but an entire way of life now distant, made of authentic bonds and shared resources.