Genzano PGI Homemade Bread Festival and Patron Saint Festival of Saint Thomas of Villanova

The 37th edition, September 18-21, 2025

The 2025 edition opened on Thursday, September 18 with the Eucharistic celebration at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity presided over by Bishop Vincenzo Viva, followed by the procession with the relic of Saint Thomas of Villanova and the traditional blessing and distribution of bread.

Friday, September 19 was dedicated to workshops on world bread-making traditions, dance performances, emerging musical groups, and the comedy show by the company 'Grezzi per caso', between Piazza Frasconi and the municipal auditorium.

Saturday, September 20, from the early hours of the morning, master artisans created the Bread Flower Carpet along Via Nazario Sauro, based on designs selected at the beginning of September; the program also included guided tours of Palazzo Sforza Cesarini, workshops for children, and tastings.

Sunday, September 21, the 12th Bread Run organized by the ASD Genzano Marathon took place at 8:00 AM, followed by show cooking and guided tastings with chefs and students from the Hotel Management School, the Bruschetta My Love! challenge among Genzano restaurateurs, and, in the evening, the world's longest bruschetta on Via Italo Belardi. The festival closed with concerts and a fireworks display. Admission was free for the entire event.