Fiera di San Bartolomeo — Sagra del Malfatto

The patronal festival of Carpenedolo

The Fiera di San Bartolomeo is the patronal festival of Carpenedolo, a municipality in the province of Brescia on the border with the southern Garda area and Mantua. Celebrated in August in honor of Saint Bartholomew, the town's patron saint, the fair has a history spanning several decades (over fifty editions) and is one of the most anticipated events of the Carpenedolo summer. Organized by the Pro Loco Carpenedolo, it combines religious tradition with popular celebrations.

The Malfatto De.Co., the symbolic dish

The gastronomic heart of the event is the Sagra del Malfatto, dedicated to Carpenedolo's typical raviolo, recognized as a De.Co. (Municipal Designation) product. Malfatto is a filled pasta with an irregular shape, hence its name, which tells the story of the area's peasant cuisine. Alongside it, the fair also promotes the De.Co. dry cake, another of the town's signature desserts. The Pro Loco's food stalls offer these typical dishes along with specialties of the Bresciana tradition.

Between culture, art, and volunteering

The fair is not just about gastronomy: the program also highlights the artistic and architectural features of Carpenedolo, with cultural initiatives, tours, and moments dedicated to the town's heritage, as well as works created by local volunteers. Music, markets, and entertainment complete a schedule designed for all ages, making the fair a moment of gathering for the entire community.

A summer of tradition in the Bassa Bresciana

Patronal festival and sagra of a typical product combined: the Fiera di San Bartolomeo perfectly embodies the spirit of summer festivals in the Bassa Bresciana region, where devotion to the patron saint intertwines with the promotion of local flavors and traditions. For visitors to the area in August, it is the ideal opportunity to discover Carpenedolo and its Malfatto.