Since 1939, the parish festival of Torrebelvicino, undisputed kingdom of fried food
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
The festival area is at Via Antonio Fogazzaro, 49, near the parish church of San Lorenzo, with over 1,000 sqm of covered area.
Free admission; food and drinks are paid for at the food stand.
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Area parrocchiale di San Lorenzo
Via Antonio Fogazzaro, 49, 36036 Torrebelvicino