The Bergamo casoncello takes centre stage on the Castro lakefront, on Lake Iseo
The Casoncello Festival in Castro, on Lake Iseo in the province of Bergamo, is dedicated to one of the most beloved dishes of local cuisine: the Bergamo casoncello, a filled raviolo with an unmistakable flavour, seasoned with butter, sage, and pancetta. It is an event that has been attracting lovers of good food to the lake shores for over twenty years.
The event, organised by the Pro Loco of Castro, is held in the festival area of the lakefront, in the Castro Beach area. The bar is open all day and the catering service welcomes guests every evening, without the need for reservations. But the festival is not just about food: each evening offers a different show, including live concerts, musical tributes, dance, and magic, for a celebration that lasts several days and keeps you company until late at night.
Experiencing the festival in Castro means dining with a view of Lake Iseo, one of Lombardy's most picturesque lakes, nestled among the mountains and famous for the island of Monte Isola. The Castro lakefront, with its beach, is the ideal place to enjoy a summer evening with good food, music, and the reflection of lights on the water.
The Casoncello Festival is perfect for those who love traditional Bergamo cuisine and are looking for a genuine village festival, with good music and a lakeside location. Suitable for families, couples, and groups of friends.
The 24th Casoncello Festival returns to Castro from June 19 to 24, 2026, at the lakefront festival area in Castro Beach.
Six days dedicated to the Bergamo casoncello, with a bar open daily from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM and evening catering service from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM without reservation. Each evening, a different show enlivens the festival, while on Sunday the traditional "Lo Spiedo di Bruno" lunch is scheduled at 12:30 PM, by mandatory reservation.
Bar open daily 10:00 AM-12:00 AM; catering service 7:00 PM-10:30 PM without reservation.
Lakefront festival area, Castro Beach, Castro (BG), Bergamo side of Lake Iseo.
Bar open daily from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM; catering service daily from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM, no reservation required.
By car along the SS469 on the Bergamo side of Lake Iseo. By train, stations on the Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line; by ferry with the Lake Iseo navigation services.
Pro Loco Castro, website prolocodicastro.it. For the spit-roast lunch, reservations are mandatory at +39 340 656 5276.
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