Festival of Our Lady of the Snows of Gambara

The Religious and Popular Heart of Gambara

In the first days of August, the municipality of Gambara, in the Bassa Bresciana (province of Brescia), celebrates the Festival of Our Lady of the Snows, an event that combines religious and popular traditions. Services are held in the sanctuary near the castle, while the town buzzes with cultural initiatives and moments of conviviality involving the entire community.

A Program Rich in Traditions

The festival usually opens with the Contrade Games, where the town's districts compete. In the following days, there are painting, sculpture, and photography exhibitions, performances by street artists (madonnari), concerts, cultural aperitifs, and screenings. The traditional concert by the Gambara town band is a must-see.

• Contrade Games among the districts
• Painting, sculpture, and photography exhibitions
• Performance by madonnari
• Concerts, cultural aperitifs, and screenings
• Concert by the Gambara town band

The White Dinner at Parco Breda

Among the most scenic events is the Snow Dinner, a 'white dinner' held at Parco Breda: participants bring their own tables, chairs, and food, dress strictly in white, and illuminate the evening with candles, accompanied by live music, a DJ set, and cocktails. A striking image that has become one of the festival's symbols.

The Grand Fireworks Finale

The event concludes on August 5th with a fireworks display that lights up the Bassa Bresciana sky. The Festival of Our Lady of the Snows is part of the regional project 'Traditions and Flavors of the Bassa Bresciana', supported by Regione Lombardia, which promotes the area's gastronomic and cultural traditions.