Sagra dell'Agone
The fishermen's festival on Lake Maggiore
About Sagra dell'Agone
The agone, the fish of Lake Maggiore
The Sagra dell'Agone, also called the Sagra dei Pescatori (Fishermen's Festival), is the event that in Germignaga (Province of Varese) celebrates one of the oldest traditions of the area: fishing in Lake Maggiore. The agone, a freshwater fish typical of the lake, is the absolute star, served according to the traditional lake recipe.
Lake flavors and summer festival
The event, organized by the Pro Loco Germignaga, takes place in Località Boschetto, on the lake shores, with a program that combines gastronomy and entertainment:
- Fried agoni, the festival's signature dish;
- Lake fish specialties of local tradition;
- Live music in the evenings;
- Fireworks over Lake Maggiore.
The Sagra dell'Agone keeps alive the culture of fishing and lake flavors, at a time when these traditions risk disappearing. For Germignaga, it is an identity-defining event, capable of attracting residents and tourists in a naturally beautiful setting, between the Tresa river and Lake Maggiore.
Sagra dell'Agone — edition 2026
The 2026 edition takes place on June 24 and 25 in Località Boschetto in Germignaga, on Lake Maggiore. The Pro Loco Germignaga offers the traditional fried agoni and lake fish specialties, accompanied by live music and fireworks over the lake, during two evenings of celebration that honor the tradition of lake fishing.
Programme Sagra dell'Agone 2026
Wednesday, June 24 & Thursday, June 25
- Opening of food stalls in Località Boschetto
- Fried agoni and Lake Maggiore fish specialties
- Live music in the evenings
- Fireworks over the lake
Highlights Sagra dell'Agone 2026
Prices Sagra dell'Agone 2026
Practical information — Sagra dell'Agone
How to get there
Germignaga is located in the province of Varese, on the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore, reachable via the SS394 and served by a train station. The festival takes place in Località Boschetto, by the lake.
Admission and hours
Free admission. Food stalls generally open for dinner on the festival evenings.
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Where does it take place — Sagra dell'Agone
Località Boschetto
Località Boschetto, 21010 Germignaga