Sagra d'Autunno
The autumn flavours festival at the Visconti Castle of Pandino
About Sagra d'Autunno
Pandino's Autumn Celebrated at the Castle
The Sagra d'Autunno is the event that every October celebrates the arrival of the most golden season in Pandino, in the province of Cremona. Traditionally held on the third Sunday of the month, the sagra unfolds over about ten days of events revolving around the Visconti Castle Area, the historical heart and symbol of the town.
Pandino nel Piatto: Flavours of Tradition
The common thread of the sagra is the local gastronomy. With the 'Pandino nel Piatto' (Pandino on a Plate) initiative, for several weeks the town's restaurants offer special menus that highlight typical Cremasco dishes. In the castle grounds and the town centre, you'll find street food stalls, local products, cheeses, polenta, and the unmissable autumn roasted chestnuts.
Exhibitions, Games, and Funfair
In addition to food, the Sagra d'Autunno offers a packed calendar of cultural and recreational events: photographic and art exhibitions in the castle halls, guided tastings, meetings, games for children and adults—from events dedicated to board games in the manor's loggia to the large funfair set up in the external arena. A programme designed to engage all ages.
A Community Festival in the Cremasco Region
Organised by the Municipality of Pandino with the Pro Loco and local associations, the Sagra d'Autunno is one of the moments when the town comes together and tells its story, celebrating its rural and gastronomic identity. For visitors from the province of Cremona and Lombardy, it's an opportunity to discover Pandino, its castle, and the dairy culture that has always been its symbol.
Sagra d'Autunno — edition 2026
The 2026 Sagra d'Autunno returns to Pandino with its tried-and-tested formula: the main day falls on the third Sunday of October (Sunday 18 October), while the programme of events is spread over about ten days. The Visconti Castle Area hosts food stalls, street food, exhibitions, and games, while the town's restaurants participate in 'Pandino nel Piatto' with menus dedicated to local cuisine. The funfair enlivens the castle's external east arena.
Programme Sagra d'Autunno 2026
Sunday 18 October — Main Day
- Food stalls, street food, local products, cheeses, and roasted chestnuts in the Visconti Castle Area
- Photographic and art exhibitions in the castle halls
- Games for children and adults, events dedicated to board games in the manor's loggia
Throughout the Sagra (16-26 October)
- 'Pandino nel Piatto': special menus in the town's restaurants featuring traditional Cremasco dishes
- Guided tastings, including sessions dedicated to cheeses and polenta
- Meetings and cultural events
Funfair
- Set up in the external east arena of the Visconti Castle
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition will be published by the Municipality of Pandino in the weeks leading up to the event.
Highlights Sagra d'Autunno 2026
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Practical information — Sagra d'Autunno
How to get there
Pandino is in the province of Cremona, a short distance from Crema. By car, it can be reached from the network of provincial roads connecting the Cremasco area to Milan, Bergamo, and Lodi. The nearest train station is Crema, with local bus connections.
When and where
The sagra is held in the Visconti Castle Area; the main day is the third Sunday of October, with events spread over about ten days. The funfair is set up in the external east arena.
Information
Municipality of Pandino — [email protected] — comune.pandino.cr.it
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Where does it take place — Sagra d'Autunno
Area Castello Visconteo
Via Castello, 26025 Pandino