Fiera della Spongada
The fair of the typical Breno cake, on Palm Sunday
About Fiera della Spongada
The spongada festival
Every Palm Sunday, on the eve of Easter, the village of Breno in Valle Camonica (Province of Brescia) comes alive with the Fiera della Spongada. At the heart of the festival is the spongada, the soft leavened cake that is a symbol of the Camuna confectionery tradition, presented in many interpretations and the absolute protagonist of the stalls in Piazza Generale Ronchi.
The Spongada d'Oro dé Bré competition
The highlight of the day is the "Spongada d'Oro dé Bré" competition, open to private amateur bakers, which awards the best traditional interpretation of the cake. The award ceremony takes place in the late afternoon and is one of the most anticipated moments, capable of transforming the fair into a friendly challenge among families and home baking enthusiasts.
Taste, history, and adventure
The Fiera della Spongada is not just about gastronomy. The program combines the sweetness of typical products with the discovery of the territory: guided excursions to the Sanctuary of Minerva, visits to the Castle of Breno, and exploration of the Bunker, as well as an exhibition of vintage cars by the Nostalgia Club and a second-hand market in Piazza Alpini. A mix that attracts families, food lovers, and the curious.
A tradition that is renewed
Organized by Pro Loco Breno, the fair is an event rooted in the identity of the town and the entire Valle Camonica. Celebrating the spongada means renewing a link with the simple and devotional cuisine of the Brescia valleys, in a spring setting that symbolically opens the festival season in the valley.
Fiera della Spongada — edition 2026
The 20th edition of the Fiera della Spongada falls on Sunday, March 29, 2026, Palm Sunday. The center of Breno, in Piazza Generale Ronchi, will be filled with stands dedicated to spongada and typical products of Valle Camonica, with a program that combines taste, history, and adventure.
The common thread is the "Spongada d'Oro dé Bré" competition, now in its 18th edition, open to amateur bakers. Around the fair, there will be many opportunities to discover the monuments of the village.
Programme Fiera della Spongada 2026
Sunday, March 29, 2026
- 9:00 AM — Opening of food stands and tasting of typical products, with various entertainment
- 12:00 PM — Lunch at the Red Cross stand
- 5:00 PM — Award ceremony for the "Spongada d'Oro dé Bré" competition (18th edition)
All day long
- Stands with spongade and typical products, large food area
- Guided excursions to the Sanctuary of Minerva
- Guided tours of the Castle of Breno and exploration of the Bunker
- Exhibition of vintage cars by the Nostalgia Club
- Second-hand market in Piazza Alpini
Highlights Fiera della Spongada 2026
The Spongada d'Oro dé Bré competition with afternoon awards and the guided excursions to the Sanctuary of Minerva and the Castle.
Prices Fiera della Spongada 2026
Practical information — Fiera della Spongada
Where
Piazza Generale Pietro Ronchi, Breno (BS), in Valle Camonica. Second-hand market in Piazza Alpini.
When
Palm Sunday. Food stands open from 9:00 AM, competition award ceremony around 5:00 PM.
Admission
Free entry to the fair. Guided tours (Sanctuary of Minerva, Castle, Bunker) have limited places: booking recommended, especially on days with high attendance.
How to get there
Breno is on the SS42 del Tonale e della Mendola; train station on the Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line.
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Where does it take place — Fiera della Spongada
Piazza Generale Ronchi
Piazza Generale Pietro Ronchi, 25043 Breno