Egg Throwing in Gallio
The traditional egg game on Easter Monday on the Asiago Plateau
About Egg Throwing
An Easter Monday Tradition on the Plateau
The Tiro dei Ovi is one of the most characteristic events of Easter Monday in Gallio, a municipality on the Seven Municipalities Plateau in the province of Vicenza. The event, which takes place in the heart of the village between Piazza Italia and Piazza Giardini, revolves around a simple and engaging popular competition: throwing hard-boiled eggs, an ancient game that is part of the festive heritage of the plateau community.
Games, Workshops, and Fun for Everyone
The day begins in the morning with egg-themed creative workshops for children and families, free activities for which booking is required at the tourist office. The afternoon is the highlight: after registration, the traditional egg-throwing competition begins, attracting a large audience every year. There are also inflatables for the little ones and stands with pizza and hamburgers.
Aperitif and Music to End the Celebration
At the end of the competition, the celebration moves to Piazza Giardini with an aperitif with music animated by DJs, in a cheerful atmosphere that beautifully concludes the Easter Monday celebration. The Tiro dei Ovi is an event that showcases the spirit of Gallio and the Asiago Plateau: a simple and genuine tradition, enjoyed together outdoors amidst the Venetian mountains.
Egg Throwing — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Tiro dei Ovi takes place in Gallio on Monday, April 6, Easter Monday. Between Piazza Italia and Piazza Giardini, the village on the Asiago Plateau comes alive with the popular egg-throwing competition, children's workshops, inflatables, food stands, and an aperitif with music. In case of bad weather, the event is postponed to Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Programme Egg Throwing 2026
Monday, April 6, 2026 - Easter Monday
- 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM — Egg-themed creative workshops for children and families in the town center (free activities with mandatory booking at the tourist office)
- 2:00 PM — Registration for the competition in Piazza Italia
- 3:00 PM — Start of the traditional hard-boiled egg throwing competition
- Following — Aperitif with music in Piazza Giardini with DJ Kappa and DJ Cini
During the day: inflatables for children and stands with pizza and hamburgers. In case of bad weather, the event is postponed to Sunday, April 12, 2026.
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Practical information — Egg Throwing
How to get there
Gallio is located on the Seven Municipalities Plateau, in the province of Vicenza. By car, it can be reached from the A31 Valdastico motorway (Piovene Rocchette exit) by heading towards Asiago and Gallio. The nearest train station is Bassano del Grappa, connected to the Plateau by bus.
Participation
Free entry to the event. For the morning creative workshops, booking at the Gallio tourist office is mandatory. For the competition, participants must bring their own hard-boiled eggs.
Weather
In case of bad weather, the event will be postponed to the following Sunday.
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Where does it take place — Egg Throwing
Piazza Italia e Piazza Giardini