Sagra degli Uccelli

A festival born in 1934

In Almenno San Salvatore, a municipality in the province of Bergamo about a dozen kilometres from the Orobic capital, the Sagra degli Uccelli is a historic event: the first edition, then called "National Bird Festival", dates back to 1934. More than ninety editions later, it remains one of the most defining appointments in the local calendar.

The University of Bird Catchers

Almenno San Salvatore boasts a long and unique tradition linked to bird trapping (uccellagione), so much so that it has earned the historic recognition of "Università degli Uccellatori" (University of Bird Catchers). The festival celebrates this cultural heritage, now presented in terms of the protection and knowledge of the world of birds.

Competitions, falconry, and chioccolatori

The programme takes place at Parco Sant'Uberto and features the characteristic bird song competitions, hunting dog exhibitions, falconry demonstrations, and performances by the "chioccolatori", skilled imitators of bird calls. The event is organised by Federcaccia (FIDC) of Bergamo.

Between history and heritage

For those visiting the area, Almenno San Salvatore also offers a remarkable historical-artistic heritage, from the churches of San Giorgio and San Nicola to the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Castello. The Sagra degli Uccelli is an opportunity to discover a unique tradition in the Bergamo province.