Sagra della Rana di Pedemonte

A festival with peasant roots

The Sagra della Rana di Pedemonte is held in the hamlet of Pedemonte in Berbenno di Valtellina, in the province of Sondrio. The festival stems from the revival of an ancient gastronomic tradition: in the past, Pedemonte was located in a marshy, stagnant lowland area, particularly suitable for the proliferation of frogs, which represented a traditional dish for the local peasant community.

Frog specialities

The festival menu revolves around this ingredient back in the spotlight: frog risotto, fried frogs, spit-roasted frogs, and frogs stewed with polenta. A unique and distinctive gastronomic offering that attracts enthusiasts and the curious from all over Valtellina. In the early evenings, a fish menu is also available.

Music and devotion

Every evening, the festival is accompanied by live music: DJ sets, orchestras, and tribute bands liven up the evenings. On Sunday morning, the solemn mass in honour of Saint Bartholomew, the patron saint of the hamlet, is celebrated, testifying to the intertwining of popular festival and religious tradition.

Pedemonte and Valtellina

Founded in 2006, the festival has grown to attract over 1,500 attendees, becoming an eagerly awaited event at the end of summer. Organized by the parish of Saint Bartholomew, it tells a piece of Valtellina's rural history and the bond between Pedemonte and its territory, in the province of Sondrio.