Festival of the Gnocchi - Gnoccata of Vizzola Ticino
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions

Festival of the Gnocchi - Gnoccata of Vizzola Ticino

Evening of gnocchi and merriment with the Pro Loco

Vizzola Ticino — Varese (012) Since 2025
Dates 16 May โ€” 16 May 2026
Location Vizzola Ticino (012)
Prices โ€”
Status Confirmed

About The Gnoccata

The Festival of the Gnocchi, or Gnoccata, is the convivial evening that the Pro Loco of Vizzola Ticino dedicates to the king of the table: the gnocchi. Amidst good food, tradition, and fun, the event culminates with the lighthearted election of the "Gnocchi" of the evening. A simple and genuine village festival, designed for gathering together in a small town in the lower Varesotto region, overlooking the Ticino river.

The Gnoccata of Vizzola Ticino

The Festival of the Gnocchi, affectionately nicknamed "Gnoccata", is the evening that the Pro Loco of Vizzola Ticino dedicates to one of the most beloved traditional dishes. Now in its second edition, it is an event focused on conviviality, good food, and fun, in the spirit of popular tradition.

Tradition and Merriment

The heart of the festival is the cuisine, with gnocchi as the absolute star of the table, served in an atmosphere of merriment and lightheartedness. The most anticipated moment of the evening is the lighthearted election of the "Gnocchi" of the evening, which brings smiles and gives the festival its playful tone.

A Village Festival

The Gnoccata is one of those simple and genuine village festivals that keep the sense of community alive. Organized by the Pro Loco, it is an opportunity to gather with fellow villagers and friends around the table, in a small town in the lower Varesotto region.

Vizzola Ticino

Vizzola Ticino is a municipality in the province of Varese, overlooking the Ticino river and part of the Ticino Park area. The Pro Loco's initiatives, from the Flower Festival to the Gnoccata, mark the calendar of the town's community life.

The Gnoccata โ€” edition 2026

The second edition of the Festival of the Gnocchi (Gnoccata) of Vizzola Ticino takes place on Friday, May 16, 2026, in the evening. Organized by the Pro Loco, it is a convivial evening dedicated to good food and tradition, with the lighthearted election of the "Gnocchi" of the evening.

The 2026 edition, the second, reintroduces the formula of the convivial evening dedicated to gnocchi. The Pro Loco of Vizzola Ticino invites you to an evening of good food, tradition, and fun, culminating in the anticipated and lighthearted election of the "Gnocchi" of the evening.

Programme The Gnoccata 2026

The event takes place over a single evening, May 16. The program includes a gnocchi-based dinner offered by the Pro Loco and, at the conclusion, the lighthearted election of the "Gnocchi" of the evening. Details on timings will be communicated by the Pro Loco closer to the event.

Highlights The Gnoccata 2026

Second edition; gnocchi-based dinner; election of the "Gnocchi" of the evening.

Prices The Gnoccata 2026

Dinner requires payment, organized by Pro Loco Vizzola Ticino.

Practical information — The Gnoccata

When

Friday, May 16, 2026, in the evening.

Where

Vizzola Ticino, at the Pro Loco premises (location to be announced by the organizers).

Admission

Gastronomic evening organized by the Pro Loco; dinner requires payment.

Information

Pro Loco Vizzola Ticino (prolocovizzolaticino.altervista.org).

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Where does it take place โ€” The Gnoccata

Vizzola Ticino

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