Sagra della Sardina

Lake fish celebration in Tavernola

The Sagra della Sardina is one of the most beloved summer events in Tavernola Bergamasca, a municipality in the Lower Sebino area overlooking Lake Iseo, in the Province of Bergamo. Organized by the Pro Loco (local tourism association), it takes place in the Gallinarga area and celebrates one of the lake's most typical products: the sardine (the sarda del Sebino).

Lake specialties

The signature dish is lake sardine served with polenta and slices of grilled polenta. The menu also features fried bleak, lake fish fillets sautéed in butter and sage, and other local delicacies, including traditional desserts like sfongade and sour cherry cake. Simple and genuine lake cuisine, tied to fishing and local tradition.

Dancing evenings and conviviality

Every evening, from 6:30 PM, the bar and kitchen open; from 9:00 PM, the dancing evenings with an orchestra begin, in true lakeside village festival style. The event spans two weekends in July, offering multiple opportunities to attend.

Tavernola and the Sebino

Tavernola Bergamasca is a lakeside village known for its views of the lake and its history linked to fishing and the cement industry. The Sagra della Sardina, promoted by the Pro Loco, is a summer classic on Lake Iseo and an opportunity to discover the flavors of the Sebino.