Shoulder Festival of Schilpario

The shoulder, protagonist of the table

The Shoulder Festival is the gastronomic celebration that honors one of the symbolic dishes of Val di Scalve in Schilpario, in the province of Bergamo: the cooked shoulder. Prepared according to tradition and served in abundance, the shoulder is the heart of an evening that attracts residents and visitors every year, drawn by the authentic flavors of the Bergamo mountains.

A table along the village street

The most characteristic aspect of the festival is the large communal table set up along the main street of the village, where hundreds of diners sit together to enjoy the traditional menu. It is a convivial ritual that makes the festival a moment of community, where the entire village comes together around good food.

The traditional menu

The menu features, in addition to the cooked shoulder, polenta, potatoes, local cheeses, and dessert, in a journey of flavors that tells the story of mountain cuisine in Val di Scalve. The evening is accompanied by live music, which transforms the dinner into a true village celebration, filled with toasts and merriment.

A carefully organized festival

The festival is organized by the tourist association Atiesse of Schilpario, which takes care of setting up the tables and welcoming the numerous participants. Given the large turnout, reservations are mandatory and places are limited. For Schilpario and for Val di Scalve, the Sagra della Spalla is one of the most delicious and beloved events of the summer, a symbol of hospitality and gastronomic tradition in the upper Bergamo province.