Gnoccata di San Lorenzo

The gnocchi festival of Crotta d'Adda

The Gnoccata di San Lorenzo is the most famous gastronomic festival in Crotta d'Adda, a small municipality in the Province of Cremona on the banks of the Adda river. Dedicated to traditional gnocchi, the festival is held for the patron saint San Lorenzo and is now known throughout the province, attracting lovers of good food and visitors from neighbouring towns every summer.

At Parco del Principio, along the Adda

The event takes place at the charming Parco del Principio, the village's green area, which offers an ideal setting for an outdoor summer festival. Organised by the Amici del Fiume association, the Gnoccata features gnocchi cooked according to the traditional recipe, accompanied by other specialities, in a convivial atmosphere that is at the heart of Lombardy's village festivals.

A festival with a charitable purpose

A distinctive feature of the Gnoccata di San Lorenzo is its solidarity aspect: the proceeds from the event are donated to third-sector organisations and local associations. The festival thus combines the pleasure of food and community with a gesture of generosity, strengthening the sense of belonging among the inhabitants of Crotta d'Adda.

Tradition and community

A living expression of the popular traditions of the Cremona area, the Gnoccata di San Lorenzo is one of the most anticipated events of the summer in Crotta d'Adda, capable of uniting different generations around the flavours of local cuisine and the festive spirit that animates the town on the occasion of the patron saint.