Festival of the Courtyards

A journey into Garlate's past

The Festa delle Corti is the event that every year, at the beginning of September, brings the village of Garlate (Province of Lecco) back to life as it once was. The courtyards and streets of the historic center, overlooking Lake Garlate, transform into a large open-air theater where costumed characters, stories, and crafts tell the story of life in the past.

Crafts, flavors, and traditions

The program enhances the identity of the territory, which has always been linked to the processing of silk, remembered in the local Silk Museum:

• Artisans and ancient crafts in the courtyards of the village;
• Traditional silk processing at the Silk Museum;
• Grape pressing and dialect games;
• Workshops for children, jugglers, and entertainment;
• Historic signs recreating ancient shops (cobbler, baker, fabric shop);
• Traditional street food, including the famous "tortelli di Maria";
• Free guided tours of the courtyards.

The grand finale

The festival concludes on Sunday evening with a fireworks display over the lake, the most anticipated moment of the event. An event that strengthens the sense of community and celebrates the historical and artisan roots of Garlate and the Lecchese Brianza.