Spring Festival in Ponton dell'Elce

A community festival on the shores of Lake Bracciano

The Spring Festival in Ponton dell'Elce is the event that, with the arrival of the warmer season, brings together the residents of the small village of Anguillara Sabazia, in the Metropolitan City of Rome, Lazio. Set on the shores of Lake Bracciano, the festival transforms the "Black Lions" Municipal Sports Center on Via delle Palme into a meeting place for families, sports enthusiasts, and visitors for an entire day.

Supported by the Municipality of Anguillara Sabazia and organized by local associations such as Terra Tricolore and Diritti Cittadinanza del Lago, the event combines a community spirit, the promotion of local treasures, and a strong civil message, all within one of the most picturesque natural settings in the Sabatina area.

A full-day program

From early morning until evening, the festival offers continuous, completely free activities designed for all ages. Recurring highlights include:

• Artisan market, featuring local exhibitors and handmade creations;
• Food area with gastronomic specialties and craft beer;
• Children's area and creative workshops, dedicated to the little ones;
• Bonsai exhibition, for enthusiasts and green-thumb lovers;
• Floorball matches, with national championship games hosted at the sports facility;
• Amateur baking competition, with an awards ceremony at the end of the day.

In memory of Federica Mangiapelo

The most poignant moment of the Spring Festival is the tribute to the memory of Federica Mangiapelo, a very young girl from Anguillara Sabazia who was a victim of femicide in 2012. In the afternoon, the event hosts a commemorative meeting attended by family members, institutions, and associations dedicated to fighting violence against women.

During the event, an original song written in her memory is performed live by singer Nina Guerra: an artistic and civil gesture that gives the festival a value beyond mere entertainment, transforming it into an occasion for awareness and shared commitment.

Anguillara Sabazia and Lake Bracciano

Anguillara Sabazia is one of the most characteristic villages in the Lake Bracciano district, a short distance from Rome. Its historic center overlooking the water, the sunsets over the lake, and its proximity to nature make it a popular destination for day trips. The village of Ponton dell'Elce, where the festival takes place, retains the intimate and familiar atmosphere typical of small local communities, which is precisely why the Spring Festival is such a heartfelt and well-attended event by the residents.

For those visiting Lazio in the spring, the event is the ideal opportunity to discover an authentic corner of Lake Bracciano, combining a day in the open air with the pleasure of participating in a meaningful village festival.