Monno Potato Festival

The potato that tells the story of the mountains

In the municipality of Monno, perched at over a thousand meters in the upper Valle Camonica, in the Province of Brescia, a special potato is grown: the Monno potato, a typical product cultivated on mountain terraces and recognized among Lombardy's Traditional Agri-food Products (PAT). Every autumn, the town dedicates its most beloved festival to this tuber.

An entire day in the square

The Potato Festival takes place in Piazza IV Novembre, usually on the first Saturday of October, starting in the afternoon. The day blends gastronomy and entertainment: magic shows for the little ones, free tastings of local typical products, and live music that accompanies the evening. An opportunity to discover the flavors of the upper valley in a festive atmosphere.

Flavors and traditions of Valle Camonica

The Monno potato is just the starting point for discovering the gastronomic richness of Valle Camonica, a land of high-altitude products and ancient rural traditions. The festival enhances the bond between the community and its territory, in a town that makes mountain cultivation a mark of identity.

A free festival for everyone

Organized by Pro Loco Monno-Mortirolo, the Potato Festival is entirely free, thanks also to contributions for the promotion of the territory. It is the festival that best represents the spirit of Monno: simple, genuine, and deeply connected to the Camunian mountains.