Festa di San Giòan dè lé Sardéne
Edition 2026 Sacred music Gastronomy Local produce

Festa di San Giòan dè lé Sardéne

The lake sardine festival in Sale Marasino

Sale Marasino — Brescia (017)
Dates 19 Jun — 21 Jun 2026
Location Sale Marasino (017)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About San Giòan dè lé Sardéne

In the hamlet of Conche, in Sale Marasino on Lake Iseo, the Festa di San Giòan dè lé Sardéne dedicates three evenings to lake sardines – the agoni – the stars of the food stalls alongside other typical dishes. With live music and moments of conviviality along Via Conche, the event combines lake tradition and devotion, with proceeds going to charity. It is organised by Pro Loco Centrolago Sale Marasino.

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 Festa di San Giòan dè lé Sardéne 2026 takes place from June 19 to 21 in the Conche hamlet of Sale Marasino. Three evenings with food stalls dedicated to lake sardines and typical dishes, live music, and Sunday Holy Mass. On Tuesday, June 24, for the patron saint's day, Mass, procession, and concert by the Coro Is.Ca.

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

Lake sardines (agoni) as the stars of the stalls, the patron saint's procession, and the concert by the Coro Is.Ca.

Prices San Giòan dè lé Sardéne 2026

Free entry. Food and drinks at the stalls are paid; proceeds donated to charity.

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

Contact San Giòan dè lé Sardéne

Tel
+39 030 986646

San Giòan dè lé Sardéne in brief

Sacred music Gastronomy Local produce Sea Folk traditions Folklore Solidarity Outdoor Free Brescia

History of San Giòan dè lé Sardéne