Gran Polù Festival
Polenta and luganeghe at Parco Rizzi in Castelnovo, between June and July
About Gran Polù
The Gran Polù Festival
In Castelnovo, a hamlet of Isola Vicentina (province of Vicenza), Parco Rizzi on Via Sant'Antonio hosts one of the longest-running and most beloved festivals in the area every year: the Gran Polù Festival. The name refers to the signature dish, polenta with luganeghe (sausages), the heart of Venetian gastronomic tradition.
A Festival of Long Tradition
Now in its 54th edition, the Gran Polù takes place over the weeks between June and July and boasts the Quality Festival certification. It is organized by Pro Loco Castelnovo APS with the patronage of the Municipality of Isola Vicentina, and represents an identity-defining event for the local community.
Flavors, Music, and Fun
The covered food stand is open every evening from 7:30 PM, serving polenta and luganeghe and traditional Venetian dishes. The evenings are enlivened by orchestras, DJ sets, live music, and special guests, in a rich program that runs throughout the festival. The event is also part of the "Desfo Hill" and "Isola Live Festival" evenings.
Isola Vicentina
A municipality at the foot of the Vicenza Prealps, Isola Vicentina and its hamlet of Castelnovo experience the Gran Polù as the major summer event of the area. A festival that combines good food, music, and social interaction, attracting visitors from all over the province of Vicenza.
Gran Polù — edition 2026
The 54th Gran Polù Festival takes place from June 5 to July 4, 2026, at Parco Rizzi in Castelnovo di Isola Vicentina. A certified Quality Festival, it features a covered food stand open every evening from 7:30 PM, serving polenta and luganeghe and traditional Venetian dishes, along with a packed schedule of musical evenings with orchestras, DJ sets, and special guests. The organization is handled by Pro Loco Castelnovo APS with the patronage of the Municipality of Isola Vicentina. Dates and program are confirmed by the Municipal website.
Programme Gran Polù 2026
Opening — June 2026
- Friday, June 5 — "Le Eccellenze del Territorio" Evening
- Saturday, June 6 — Matia Agostini
- Friday, June 12 — Fiesta Mania Latin Tour 2026
- Saturday, June 13 — Roberto Polisano
- Sunday, June 14 — Paola Bianco Orchestra Eureka
Until July 4, 2026
- Evenings with orchestras, live music, and DJ sets, including "Desfo Hill" and "Isola Live Festival" evenings
- Covered food stand open every evening from 7:30 PM, serving polenta and luganeghe and traditional dishes
The full program for subsequent evenings will be published by Pro Loco Castelnovo and the Municipality of Isola Vicentina; refer to the official poster for details.
Highlights Gran Polù 2026
Prices Gran Polù 2026
Practical information — Gran Polù
How to get there
Castelnovo di Isola Vicentina can be reached by car from Vicenza in about 20 minutes. From the A31 Valdastico motorway, take the Vicenza Nord exit, then head towards Isola Vicentina.
Stands and Hours
The covered food stand is open every evening from 7:30 PM. Free admission. For the complete program, consult Pro Loco Castelnovo and the Municipality of Isola Vicentina.
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Where does it take place — Gran Polù
Parco Rizzi, Castelnovo di Isola Vicentina
Parco Rizzi, Via Sant'Antonio, 36033 Isola Vicentina