Festa di San Giòan dè lé Sardéne
The lake sardine festival in Sale Marasino
About San Giòan dè lé Sardéne
Lake sardines celebrate
In Sale Marasino, overlooking Lake Iseo in the province of Brescia, the hamlet of Conche hosts the Festa di San Giòan dè lé Sardéne every summer. The dialect name refers to Saint John and the "sardene", or lake agoni, the typical freshwater sardines that are the symbol of the event.
Three evenings of taste and music
For three evenings, along Via Conche, food stalls offer lake sardines and other traditional dishes, accompanied by live music. The festival maintains a strong link with its religious dimension: on Sunday, Holy Mass is celebrated, while on the patron saint's day, Mass and a procession are held, followed by a concert by the Coro Is.Ca. and a convivial moment.
A charitable festival
The event is organised by Pro Loco Centrolago Sale Marasino and has a charitable purpose: the proceeds are donated to charity. It is an event cherished by the community of the hamlet, combining lake identity, gastronomy, and tradition.
San Giòan dè lé Sardéne — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festa di San Giòan dè lé Sardéne enlivens the Conche hamlet of Sale Marasino from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21. For three evenings, along Via Conche, food stalls will offer lake sardines (agoni) and other traditional dishes, with live music.
On Sunday, Holy Mass is scheduled. On Tuesday, June 24, for the patron saint's day, Mass and a procession will be held, followed by a concert by the Coro Is.Ca. and a convivial moment. Proceeds from the event are donated to charity.
Programme San Giòan dè lé Sardéne 2026
Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Conche hamlet)
- Evening opening of food stalls with lake sardines and typical dishes
- Live music on all three evenings
- Sunday — Holy Mass
Tuesday, June 24 — Patron Saint's Day
- Holy Mass and procession
- Concert by the Coro Is.Ca.
- Convivial moment with refreshments
Highlights San Giòan dè lé Sardéne 2026
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Practical information — San Giòan dè lé Sardéne
How to get there
Sale Marasino is located on the Brescia side of Lake Iseo, reachable by car via the SP510 or by train on the Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line. The Conche hamlet is a short distance from the centre.
When and where
The festival takes place in Via Conche, Conche hamlet, with evening opening of the stalls (around 7:30 PM).
Information
Pro Loco Centrolago Sale Marasino, tel. +39 030 986646.
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Where does it take place — San Giòan dè lé Sardéne
Frazione Conche
Via Conche (Frazione Conche), 25057 Sale Marasino