Saint Anne's Festival with Fish Festival

The Fish Festival of Cassano Magnago

The Saint Anne's Festival with Fish Festival is one of the most beloved summer events in Cassano Magnago, a town in the Province of Varese. Organized by the Gruppo Ricreativo Sant'Anna, it takes place in July over two weekends in the Festival Area next to the church of Saint Anne, where a large marquee with over a thousand seats welcomes the public even in case of bad weather.

Fresh Fish is the Star

The heart of the festival is the seafood cuisine: fresh fish prepared daily, mixed fried seafood, shellfish, and various fish dishes, accompanied by selected wines and fresh beer. The kitchens are open on Friday evenings and, on Saturdays and Sundays, both for lunch and dinner. Free seat reservations are available online, a sign of the huge turnout the festival attracts each year — between ten and twelve thousand attendees in total.

Shows and Entertainment

On the stage of the Corte di Menelao, there are comedy shows with comedians, musical tributes to Italian rock, magic shows, and entertainment with stilt walkers, fire eaters, and face painters. Completing the festivities are the funfair, stalls, children's games, and spectacular fireworks that light up the evenings.

A Great Community Celebration

More than just a festival, the Saint Anne's Festival is a major popular event that combines devotion, gastronomy, and entertainment. With free admission and attracting visitors from all over the Varesotto region and beyond, it confirms the strong community spirit of Cassano Magnago and the central role of the Gruppo Ricreativo Sant'Anna in the town's life.