Sagra di San Bartolomeo

The Sagra di San Bartolomeo

At the end of August, Illasi, a village in the Val d'Illasi in the province of Verona, celebrates its patron saint with the Sagra di San Bartolomeo, dedicated to the apostle whose feast day is August 24th. The festival takes place in Piazza Polonia, behind the Town Hall, and is organized by the Pro Loco Illasi.

Flavors of Veronese tradition

Typical cuisine is the great protagonist of the festival. The food stand offers traditional Veronese dishes: gnocchi with tomato sauce or gorgonzola, risottos with tastasal or Amarone, mixed grills, tagliata with rocket and Grana Padano, grilled chicken, and the famous arrosticini. The evenings are accompanied by music and moments of celebration for the entire community.

Tradition and new reenactments

In recent years, the patronal festival has been enriched with a historical dimension: during the 2025 Sagra, the appointment of the Captains of the Contrade was presented, with a procession and flag-wavers, an anticipation of the new Renaissance Palio "Ginevra d'Illasi". The Sagra di San Bartolomeo thus confirms itself as an identity moment for the town, capable of uniting devotion, gastronomy, and tradition.

Illasi and the Valley

Located in the Val d'Illasi, between Verona and Lessinia, Illasi is known for its wines and the Castle that dominates the village. The patronal festival of San Bartolomeo is one of the most anticipated events of the year, an opportunity to experience the town on warm late summer evenings.