Saint Lawrence Festival
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Saint Lawrence Festival

Since 1939, the parish festival of Torrebelvicino, undisputed kingdom of fried food

Torrebelvicino — Vicenza (024) Since 1939
Dates 01 Jul โ€” 31 Jul 2026
Location Torrebelvicino (024)
Prices Free
Status โ€”

About Saint Lawrence Festival

Every July, for almost a century, Torrebelvicino comes together for the Saint Lawrence Festival, one of the longest-running parish festivals in the Alto Vicentino area. Founded in 1939, the festival has made fried food its most beloved specialty, served in a covered area of over a thousand square meters in Via Fogazzaro. With musical evenings for all ages, sports tournaments, bouncy castles for children, and the traditional lottery, the festival blends taste, fun, and community spirit in the heart of Val Leogra.

A festival since 1939

The Saint Lawrence Festival is the historic parish festival of Torrebelvicino, in the province of Vicenza, and takes place every year in July. Founded in 1939, it is an event deeply rooted in the community of Val Leogra, capable of renewing itself at each edition with ever-increasing participation.

The kingdom of fried food

The true specialty of the house, loved by generations, is fried food: the dish around which the entire event revolves. The food stand covers over a thousand square meters of covered area in Via Antonio Fogazzaro, ensuring seating even in case of bad weather. Alongside fried food, the menu offers traditional Venetian dishes in a convivial atmosphere.

Music, sports, and fun

The festival program is designed for all ages: musical evenings with different genres, sports tournaments (including the characteristic soap football), bouncy castles and activities for children, as well as the traditional lottery with rich prizes. A mix that makes the Saint Lawrence Festival a landmark event of the Torrebelvicino summer.

A village festival

Organized by the parish community with the patronage of the Municipality of Torrebelvicino, the Saint Lawrence Festival is much more than a food festival: it is an identity moment that brings the village together and supports its activities, keeping alive a tradition that has lasted for over eighty years in the Vicenza foothills.

Saint Lawrence Festival โ€” edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Saint Lawrence Festival is expected in July in Torrebelvicino, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1939. The formula with the famous fried food, musical evenings, sports tournaments, children's games, and lottery is confirmed. The exact dates and detailed program will be published closer to the event.

The Saint Lawrence Festival 2026 returns in July to Torrebelvicino (VI), continuing an unbroken tradition since 1939. The 2025 edition took place on July 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27; for 2026, the precise dates will be announced by the parish of San Lorenzo on the official website and social media channels. The formula with the fried food stand covering over 1,000 sqm, musical evenings, and family events is confirmed.

Programme Saint Lawrence Festival 2026

The detailed program for the Saint Lawrence Festival 2026 will be announced by the parish of Torrebelvicino closer to the event, as every year via the official website and social media channels.

Usual festival structure, based on previous editions:

  • Evening opening of the food stand with the specialty of fried food and traditional Venetian dishes
  • Musical evenings with different genres for all ages
  • Sports tournaments, including soap football
  • Bouncy castles and activities for children
  • Lottery with rich prizes

Highlights Saint Lawrence Festival 2026

The famous fried food, the festival's historic specialty, and the musical evenings with tournaments and family games.

Prices Saint Lawrence Festival 2026

Free admission; food and drinks are paid for at the stand. Lottery tickets on sale during the festival.

Practical information — Saint Lawrence Festival

How to get there

Torrebelvicino is located in the Alto Vicentino area, a few minutes from Schio. By car from Vicenza, take the SP46 towards Schio (about 30 km). The nearest train station is Schio.

Where

The festival area is at Via Antonio Fogazzaro, 49, near the parish church of San Lorenzo, with over 1,000 sqm of covered area.

Costs

Free admission; food and drinks are paid for at the food stand.

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Where does it take place โ€” Saint Lawrence Festival

Area parrocchiale di San Lorenzo

Via Antonio Fogazzaro, 49, 36036 Torrebelvicino

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