Braised meats, osso buco and tripe in Cantù, supporting Civil Protection
In Cantù, in the heart of Brianza in the Province of Como, the Sagra delle Carni in Umido celebrates the region's autumnal cuisine at the end of October: that of long-cooked, rich, traditional dishes. Under the marquees of the Campo Solare, on via Giovanni da Cermenate, donkey braised meat, osso buco, tripe, and Venetian-style liver are served, accompanied by polenta and wine.
The event is organized by the Amici dei Volontari ONLUS Association and has a strong charitable purpose: the proceeds go to the Civil Protection of Cantù, for the purchase of new equipment. Over the years, the festival has become a small record of citizen participation, with thousands of Cantù residents and visitors flocking to the evenings.
A city known worldwide for furniture and lace, Cantù also preserves a solid convivial culture made up of local festivals and neighborhood parties. The Sagra delle Carni in Umido is one of its most successful examples: a popular event that combines good Como cuisine with support for local volunteering.
The 2026 edition of the Sagra delle Carni in Umido will be held, as is tradition, between late October and early November at the Campo Solare in Cantù, Province of Como. The exact dates will be published by the Municipality and the Amici dei Volontari ONLUS.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the organizers. The festival traditionally takes place over three days with the kitchen open for lunch and dinner: the menu features donkey braised meat, osso buco, tripe, and Venetian-style liver, served with polenta. In recent editions, the format included Friday evening opening and lunch and dinner services on the weekend.
Campo Solare (former Colonia Elioterapica), via Giovanni da Cermenate, Cantù (CO).
Cantù is reachable by car from the Como-Lecco and SS Briantea roads; the Cantù-Cermenate and Cantù (FerrovieNord line) stations serve the city.
Free admission; food and drinks are paid. The proceeds support the Civil Protection of Cantù.
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Campo Solare (ex Colonia Elioterapica), Via Giovanni da Cermenate
Via Giovanni da Cermenate, 22063 Cantù