San Rocco Festival - Preara
The patronal feast of Preara at the Alpini Park
About San Rocco Festival
The Patronal Feast of Preara
In the hamlet of Preara, in Montecchio Precalcino (Vicenza), the San Rocco Festival is the patronal feast that brings the community together at the end of summer, after Ferragosto. It takes place at the Alpini Park, in Via Preara, and is one of the most deeply rooted festivals in the Alto Vicentino area.
Spit-Roasted Specialties
The heart of the festival is the traditional Vicenza cuisine: spit-roasted torresani (pigeons, a symbol of local gastronomy), gargati with consiero, bigoli, gnocchi, and "poenta onta" (creamy polenta). The food stand, accompanied by local wines and craft beers, is the meeting point for the evenings, enlivened by music and entertainment.
Community and Tradition
Organized by the Pro Loco of Montecchio Precalcino with the Municipality and the Veneto Region, the San Rocco Festival combines the religious dimension of the patron saint with the convivial aspect of village festivals. Among the initiatives, there is also a charity raffle. Admission is free.
San Rocco Festival — edition 2026
Following the pattern of previous editions, the San Rocco Festival is expected again in 2026 in the hamlet of Preara, usually in the second half of August, after Ferragosto. The food stand with spit-roasted specialties, music, and entertainment for families will return. The exact dates for the 2026 edition have not yet been published by the Pro Loco.
Programme San Rocco Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition is not yet available. The usual structure includes four days of festivities at the Alpini Park, with a food stand (spit-roasted torresani on Sundays, gargati with consiero, bigoli, gnocchi, poenta onta), a charity raffle, music, and evening entertainment.
Highlights San Rocco Festival 2026
The spit-roasted torresani and gargati with consiero, signature dishes of the Vicenza tradition.
Prices San Rocco Festival 2026
Practical information — San Rocco Festival
Where
Alpini Park, Via Preara, hamlet of Preara, Montecchio Precalcino (VI).
Admission
Free.
How to get there
Montecchio Precalcino is located in the Alto Vicentino area; reachable from the SP46 and the A31 Valdastico highway.
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Where does it take place — San Rocco Festival
Parco degli Alpini - Preara
Parco degli Alpini, Via Preara, 36030 Montecchio Precalcino