Sagra della Patata di Rovetta

The Rovetta potato, a mountain excellence

In Rovetta, in the province of Bergamo, the potato is no ordinary vegetable: the Rovetta potato, grown on the plateau at the foot of Presolana, is a product of identity that the Sagra della Patata celebrates every September. The event, organised by Pro Loco, transforms the historic centre of the village into a grand journey of flavours, traditions, and folklore.

Parades in costume and folklore

One of the most evocative moments is the historic parade in period costume, which winds through the village, re-enacting the peasant life of yesteryear. It is accompanied by folk groups, dialect theatre, and music, in a programme that intertwines the taste of good food with the memory of local traditions. The festival is also an opportunity to discover the area's crafts in the markets along Via Fantoni.

From field to table

The gastronomic heart is, of course, the potato, the star of the stalls and tastings, from aperitifs with polenta and cheese to traditional dishes. A precious element of the festival is the opportunity to buy potatoes directly from Rovetta farmers, fostering a direct relationship between growers and consumers that enhances the entire territory.

A festival for the whole Val Seriana

The Sagra della Patata di Rovetta is one of those festivals that tell the soul of a mountain village: the connection to the land, popular traditions, and the sense of community. For those visiting Val Seriana in early autumn, it is an authentic event to discover the flavours and folklore of the province of Bergamo.