Easter Monday Barbecue

The Easter Monday Barbecue in Granozzo con Monticello

The Easter Monday Barbecue is the event with which the Pro Loco of Granozzo con Monticello kicks off its season of outdoor festivities. It takes place on Easter Monday, a day traditionally dedicated in Italy to day trips and convivial lunches with friends and family. In Granozzo con Monticello, a small town in the province of Novara, Piedmont, the celebration happens around the grill, in the simple and welcoming spirit of local village festivals.

Where it takes place

The event is held at the town's festival grounds, an equipped space located near the sports field. Throughout the year, this venue hosts the main events organized by the Pro Loco, including the famous Gorgonzola Festival and other gastronomic gatherings linked to local traditions. Granozzo con Monticello is known as part of the Terra degli Aironi, a name made famous by writer Dante Graziosi to describe this corner of the lower Novara area—an agricultural land of rice paddies, wheat, and corn just a few kilometers southwest of Novara.

The Menu

The lunch is designed to be hearty and genuine, in the true style of Piedmontese barbecues. The menu includes:

• Appetizers and delicacies to start;
• Mixed meat grill with side dishes;
• Fruit salad with ice cream for dessert;
• Water and coffee included.

Everything is prepared and served by the Pro Loco volunteers, who bring the day to life every year with passion and community spirit.

A community gathering

The Easter Monday Barbecue is much more than just a lunch: it is an opportunity to get together, rediscover the joy of conviviality, and support the activities of the Pro Loco, which uses its events to promote the gastronomic, wine, and sporting characteristics of the Granozzo con Monticello area. The proven formula, consisting of good grilled meat, a family atmosphere, and affordable prices, makes it an event eagerly awaited every year by residents and visitors to the province of Novara.

Information and reservations

Participation requires a reservation, which is highly recommended given the high turnout. To book and for any further information, you can contact the Pro Loco of Granozzo con Monticello directly via their official channels.