Sagra degli Avannotti a Longa
The festival of San Giovanni Battista in the hamlet of Longa di Schiavon, with music, gastronomy, and dancing
About Sagra degli Avannotti
The Festival of San Giovanni in Longa
The Sagra degli Avannotti is the traditional festival of the hamlet of Longa di Schiavon, a municipality in the Vicenza plain in the province of Vicenza. It takes place in June, on the occasion of the feast of San Giovanni Battista (June 24th), and takes its curious name from the avannotti, small freshwater fish, testifying to the area's connection with the plain's waterways.
When
The festival is spread over four evenings, traditionally held in the third or fourth week of June, around the feast of San Giovanni.
What awaits you
- Aperitifs with company at the opening of the evenings
- Food stand with traditional Venetian dishes
- Dance orchestras and ballroom dancing on the floor
- Latin American evenings with entertainment and DJs
The Sagra degli Avannotti is a community festival organized by volunteers from the hamlet of Longa di Schiavon. Free admission. With music, gastronomy, and tradition, it is one of the most anticipated events at the beginning of summer in the area of the province of Vicenza bordering Bassano.
Sagra degli Avannotti — edition 2026
In June 2026, the hamlet of Longa di Schiavon will host its Sagra degli Avannotti, a festival linked to San Giovanni Battista. Four evenings of music, gastronomy, and tradition are planned, featuring aperitifs at the opening, a food stand with traditional Venetian dishes, dance orchestras, and Latin American evenings with entertainment. Precise dates and the 2026 program will be announced in the spring. Free admission.
Programme Sagra degli Avannotti 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced in the spring. The festival follows the traditional structure documented in previous editions: aperitif at the opening of the evenings, Venetian food stand, evenings with dance orchestras and liscio, and one evening of Latin American music and dancing with entertainment and DJs. A total of four evenings around the feast of San Giovanni Battista.
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How to get there
Longa is a hamlet of Schiavon, in the province of Vicenza, along the axis between Bassano del Grappa and Vicenza. By car: Dueville highway exit (A31 Valdastico) or SS248 state road. The festival is held in the festival area in Longa.
Admission
Free. Food stand open on the festival evenings, generally from 7:00 PM.
Info
Updates on dates and program on the event calendars of the Vicenza area and on the channels of the hamlet of Longa di Schiavon.
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Where does it take place — Sagra degli Avannotti
Longa di Schiavon
Longa di Schiavon, 36060 Schiavon