Gnocchi and Salamella Festival
Handmade gnocchi for Saint Roch, on Lake Como
About Gnocchi Festival
Saint Roch and Gnocchi in Pognana Lario
In Pognana Lario, a small municipality overlooking the Como branch of Lake Como (province of Como), August 16th celebrates the patron saint Saint Roch with a beloved gastronomic festival: the Gnocchi and Salamella Festival.
A Tradition Since 1974
The event, which has its roots in 1974, takes place in the square adjacent to the 14th-century church of San Rocco. The absolute stars are the handmade gnocchi: from morning to evening, over fifty volunteers from the Pro Loco boil potatoes, mash them, knead them with flour, and cook the gnocchi, seasoned and served to the public.
Taste and Celebration by the Lake
Alongside the gnocchi, you can enjoy tasty grilled salamelle. The day begins with a mass in honor of Saint Roch and continues with the festival from noon, while in the evening the celebration continues with an orchestra and dancing in the square. A mid-August event that combines devotion, culinary tradition, and conviviality, in the suggestive setting of the lake.
Gnocchi Festival — edition 2026
Programme Gnocchi Festival 2026
August 16, 2026 — San Rocco Square
- 10:30 AM — Mass in honor of Saint Roch.
- From noon — Gastronomic festival with handmade gnocchi and grilled salamelle.
- In the evening — Orchestra and dancing in the square.
Highlights Gnocchi Festival 2026
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Practical information — Gnocchi Festival
Where
Piazza della chiesa di San Rocco, Pognana Lario (CO).
When
August 16th. Mass at 10:30 AM, gastronomic festival from noon, orchestra and dancing in the evening.
How to get there
Pognana Lario can be reached from the Strada Provinciale Lariana (SP583) along the Como branch of the lake; during the season, by boats of the Navigazione Lago di Como.
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Where does it take place — Gnocchi Festival
Piazza della chiesa di San Rocco
Piazza San Rocco, 22020 Pognana Lario