Frog Festival of Sartirana Lomellina

The frog, queen of the Lomellina table

The Frog Festival in Sartirana Lomellina, in the province of Pavia, is one of the most deeply rooted gastronomic festivals in Lomellina. Frogs, cooked according to the traditional recipe of the area, are a typical dish of this land of rice paddies and waterways, and here they become the heart of a festival that dates back to 1972.

A tradition spanning over fifty years

With more than half a century of history, the festival is a regular fixture on the first weekend of September, eagerly awaited by residents and visitors alike. The event exemplifies how the simple, peasant cuisine of Lomellina has become a symbol of identity and an occasion for celebration, passing down recipes and knowledge from generation to generation.

Flavours and conviviality

At the food stalls, alongside the inevitable fried and stewed frogs, there is space for other typical Lomellina dishes, from rice to local products. The festival also features music, entertainment, and social gatherings: a village festival in the truest sense, where food is the excuse to come together and share time.

An event for Lomellina

For Sartirana Lomellina and for the entire Lomellina region, the Frog Festival represents a major draw, bringing visitors from all over the province of Pavia and beyond to the town. It is living proof of a gastronomic culture tied to the land, the rice paddies, and the peasant tradition that characterises this corner of Lombardy.