Saint Lawrence Festival of Castelnovo in Isola Vicentina

The August festival in Castelnovo

Among the summer festivals of Isola Vicentina, in the province of Vicenza, the Saint Lawrence festival in the hamlet of Castelnovo is one of the most beloved for its generous cuisine. It takes place at the San Lorenzo Green Area in mid-August, around the saint's feast day (August 10th), and attracts many visitors from the nearby towns of the upper Vicenza area each year.

Cuisine that doesn't disappoint

The heart of the festival is the food stand, which opens at 7:30 PM (from 7:00 PM on Saturdays and 6:00 PM on Sundays) and offers hearty specialties: goulash with potatoes, tripe, gnocchi with ragù or tomato sauce, porchetta, and the characteristic spicy chicken wings. Completing the evenings are the orchestras and ballroom dancing, the true soul of Venetian village festivals.

Tradition and community

The event is organized by the COASI Association of Isola Vicentina, which manages the entire calendar of Isola's August festivals, and takes place with free admission. It is an event that keeps alive the identity of the Castelnovo hamlet and the very Venetian custom of gathering, with good food and music, on warm late summer evenings.