Puegnago del Garda Fair
Casaliva Oil, Groppello Wine, and Brescian Spiedo in the Heart of Valtènesi
About Puegnago Fair
The Valtènesi Fair
In Puegnago del Garda, a municipality in the province of Brescia in the hilly hinterland of Valtènesi, the Puegnago Fair is the event that celebrates the food and wine excellences of the southern Lake Garda at the end of summer. Now in its fortieth edition, it is one of the longest-running and most characteristic fairs on the Brescia side of the lake.
Casaliva Oil and Groppello Wine
The absolute stars are the two symbolic products of the area: Casaliva extra virgin olive oil, a typical variety of the Garda olive grove, and Groppello, an indigenous red wine from the gentle hills of Valtènesi. The fair features a showcase of over 60 single-varietal oils from many Italian regions, with guided tastings and insights curated by industry experts (ASSAM Marche and AIPOL), open to the public.
The Spiedo Hosteria
The king dish of the fair is the Brescian spiedo with polenta, served every evening at the Spiedo Hosteria from 6 PM to 11 PM, and also for lunch on Sundays. It is the ultimate expression of the territory's traditional cuisine, around which the entire community gathers.
Carts, Barrel Race, and Celebration
The three days also offer a rich programme of events: band concerts, sports activities for children, musical entertainment, and two keenly anticipated events linked to local traditions — the parade of traditional carts on Sunday afternoon and the Palio delle Botti (Barrel Race), a competition between the Valtènesi municipalities. The Puegnago del Garda Fair, in Lombardy, is therefore much more than a gastronomic showcase: it is a celebration that tells the identity of an entire territory.
Puegnago Fair — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Puegnago del Garda Fair is expected, as tradition dictates, between late August and early September, for three days dedicated to the food and wine excellences of Valtènesi.
The established format includes guided tastings of Casaliva oil and single-varietal oils, Groppello wine offerings, the Spiedo Hosteria serving Brescian spiedo, concerts, activities for children, the parade of traditional carts, and the Barrel Race. The exact dates and detailed program will be announced by the Fair Office in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Puegnago Fair 2026
Based on recent editions, the Puegnago del Garda Fair offers throughout the three days:
- Oil Tastings — Over 60 single-varietal oils from many Italian regions, with tasting stations and guided tastings open to the public (ASSAM Marche, AIPOL).
- Spiedo Hosteria — Brescian spiedo with polenta every evening from 6 PM to 11 PM, and also for lunch on Sundays (11:30 AM - 2:30 PM).
- Groppello Wine and typical Valtènesi products for tasting.
- Band Concert, sports activities for children, and musical entertainment.
- Parade of Traditional Carts on Sunday afternoon.
- Barrel Race (Palio delle Botti) between the Valtènesi municipalities.
The program with dates and times will be published by the Fair Office.
Highlights Puegnago Fair 2026
Prices Puegnago Fair 2026
Practical information — Puegnago Fair
Where
Centre of Puegnago del Garda (BS), hilly hinterland of Valtènesi, southern Lake Garda.
How to get there
By car from the A4 Desenzano del Garda motorway exit, then towards Valtènesi; by train to Desenzano-Sirmione and then local connection.
Information
Fair Office: tel. 0365 555320, [email protected]. Free admission; tastings and catering at a charge.
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Where does it take place — Puegnago Fair
Centro di Puegnago del Garda