Gnocchi with Fioreta Festival
Gnocchi with liquid alpine ricotta in the center of Recoaro Terme
About Gnocchi with Fioreta
Gnocchi with Fioreta from Recoaro
The Gnocchi with Fioreta Festival is the gastronomic event that enlivens Recoaro Terme every August. This spa town in the Piccole Dolomiti (Little Dolomites), in the province of Vicenza, is famous for its gnocchi con la fioreta. These are gnocchi dressed with fioreta, the liquid ricotta obtained from the first stage of processing malga (alpine pasture) milk during ricotta production. A simple yet precious dish that brings the flavor of alpine pastures to the table.
The Taste of the Malga
The festival is born from the collaboration with the Malgari dei Ronchi, the herders from the Ronchi district who preserve the mountain dairy tradition. Along the streets of the center, transformed into an ethnographic museum with an exhibition of ancient tools and furnishings from rural life, the food pavilion serves gnocchi con la fioreta to everyone, accompanied by music, dancing, and the cheerful atmosphere of a village festival.
Miss Fioretta and Demonstrations
Among the most anticipated moments are the election of Miss Fioretta — "the freshest, happiest, most charming girl" — and the demonstrations of 'fioreta' preparation, as well as the parade of the Venerable Confraternity of Gnocchi. The program is completed by guided excursions on the trails of the Piccole Dolomiti, craft markets, and musical evenings, in a festival that attracts thousands of visitors each year.
Gnocchi with Fioreta — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Gnocchi with Fioreta Festival is expected in August in Recoaro Terme, following the established format that spreads the event over two weekends. The food pavilion, managed in collaboration with the Malgari dei Ronchi, will serve gnocchi with fioreta, the liquid alpine ricotta, accompanied by music and dancing in the historic center.
The most beloved moments are confirmed: guided excursions on the trails of the Piccole Dolomiti, craft markets, demonstrations of fioreta preparation, the election of Miss Fioretta, and the parade of the Venerable Confraternity of Gnocchi. Specific dates, times, and the evening program will be announced by the organizers closer to the event.
Programme Gnocchi with Fioreta 2026
Two weekends in August 2026
- Food pavilion with gnocchi with fioreta (liquid alpine ricotta)
- Guided excursions on the trails of the Piccole Dolomiti (in the morning)
- Craft markets
- Demonstrations of fioreta preparation
- Election of Miss Fioretta
- Parade of the Venerable Confraternity of Gnocchi
- Musical evenings, DJ sets, and live music
Exact dates and the day-by-day program will be published by the organizers and the Malgari dei Ronchi.
Highlights Gnocchi with Fioreta 2026
The gnocchi with fioreta, the election of Miss Fioretta, and the excursions in the Piccole Dolomiti.
Prices Gnocchi with Fioreta 2026
Practical information — Gnocchi with Fioreta
Where
Historic center of Recoaro Terme (VI), with a food pavilion at Piazzale dell'Istituto Comprensivo Floriani. Piccole Dolomiti, Veneto.
How to get there
By car: from Vicenza, take the Valle dell'Agno road via Valdagno to Recoaro Terme.
Admission
Free entry. Food pavilion requires payment. Guided excursions meet in the morning.
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Where does it take place — Gnocchi with Fioreta
Centro storico di Recoaro Terme
Piazzale Istituto Comprensivo Floriani, via Maestro Ermenegildo Pozza, Recoaro Terme, 36076 Recoaro Terme