Agricultural Fair Lonato Craft Commercial

Historic artisan fair in Lonato del Garda, exhibition of agricultural machinery, products and techniques for agriculture and livestock

Agricultural Fair and Craft Commercial Program

TUESDAY
Start of the “Töt Porsèl” food and wine circuit which will end on Thursday 13 February
Various restaurants in the area offer, for the period of the fair, their set menus all based on pork with typical recipes of the area.
THURSDAY
8.30 pm: first meeting of gardening and horticulture in memory of Camillo Tarello, entitled “The garden and the orchard of the house: problems and solutions”, at the Sala Celesti of the municipal building (supervisor Fiorenzo Pandini Dott. Agronomo Italian Member APS) .
SUNDAY
10.00 am: Church of Sant’Antonio Abate – procession of the teams participating in the Palio di Sant’Antonio up to the minor Basilica for the return of the Palio 5th edition.
11.30 am: Mass at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist via Tarello, which will be celebrated by Fr Osvaldo Checchini, parish priest of Lonato del Garda.
THURSDAY
8.30pm: second meeting of gardening and horticulture in memory of Camillo Tarello, entitled “Practical gardening: irrigation, fertilization, diseases” at the Sala Celesti of the municipal building (supervisor Fiorenzo Pandini Dott. Agronomo Italian Member A.P.S.).
FRIDAY
9.00 am: opening of Agricultural Fair  and registrations and delivery of products for the gastronomic competitions: “El salam pö bù de Lunà” (evaluation of the best salami) Information at the Fiera Office tel. 030 9131456.
10.00 am: Mass in the Church of Sant’Antonio Abate, patron of the Fair, celebrated by Don Osvaldo Checchini, parish priest of Lonato del Garda.
2.30 pm: traditional blessing of the animals on the churchyard of S. Antonio Abate and delivery of a souvenir medal in Piazza Matteotti – Civic Tower.
3.00 pm: opening of the stand of the Agricultural Fair Lonato del Garda.
3.00 pm: opening of the collective exhibition of lonatesi painters, in the atrium of the secondary school “C. Tarello” (Via Galilei).
3.00 pm: opening of the painting contest “Fishing and Fishermen of Garda” and collateral exhibition, posthumous, of the Lonatese Dario Lorenzini organized by GN – monthly of Lake Garda, in the main hall of the secondary school “C. Tarello” (Via Galilei).
3.00 pm: opening of the exhibition “Lonato in the books – Memories of lonatesi between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries” by Osvaldo Pippa, at the hall of the Scuola Media of Lonato del Garda.
3.00 pm – 9.00 pm: exhibition of the cycle period, motorcycle and spare parts in collaboration with “Vespa Club Sirmione”, at the secondary school gym “C. Tarello” (Via Galilei).
9.00 pm: stand closure.
8.45pm: Gran Galà Show Official presentation of the Regional Fair of Lonato del Garda
at the Teatro Italia of the Paul VI Youth Parish Center in via Antiche Mura. Cabaret evening with Andrea Catavolo Show and the emerging young singer Alessia Panza from Lonato. Free entry.

SATURDAY
9.00 am: opening of Agricultural Fair  and registrations and delivery of products for the gastronomic competitions: “El salam pö bù de Lunà” (evaluation of the best salami) “El chisöl de la me nóna” (evaluation of the best chisöl).
Information at the Fiera Office tel. 030 9131456.
9.00 am: at the stand of the Agricultural Fair Lonato del Garda.
9.00 am: opening of the group exhibition of lonatesi painters,
in the atrium of the secondary school “C. Tarello” (Via Galilei).
9.00 am: painting contest “Fishing and Fishermen of Garda” and collateral exhibition, posthumous, of the Lonatese Dario Lorenzini organized by GN – monthly of Lake Garda, in the main hall of the secondary school “C.Tarello” (Via Galilei) .
9.00 am: opening of the exhibition “Lonato in the books – Memories lonatesi between nineteenth and twentieth century” by Osvaldo Pippa, at the lobby of the Scuola Media of Lonato del Garda.
9.00-20.00: vintage exhibition of the cycle, motorcycle and spare parts in collaboration with “Vespa Club Sirmione”, at the secondary school gym “C. Tarello” (Via Galilei).
10.00 am: opening of the event in the historic center with the participation of Lonate fractions, traders, farms and associations. Food and wine with sale and free tastings and entertainment for children. A dive into the past with historical re-enactments: you can admire craftsmen grappling with the ancient crafts of working copper, wrought iron and wood.
10.00am – 12.00am (last ascent): guided tours of the Civic Tower of Lonato del Garda by the “La Polada” association – free admission.
10.00 am – 12.00 am: guided tours organized by the “Friends of the Ugo Da Como Foundation” at the Casa Museo and the Ugo Da Como Library (reduced fee for the Lonatesi) and the Visconti Venetian Fortress – the Ornithological Civic Museum (free admission for Lonato).
10.30 am: Official inauguration of the regional agricultural, handicraft and commercial fair in Lonato del Garda, in the presence of civil, military and religious authorities with the intervention of the “Città di Lonato del Garda” Band at the viale Roma intersection roundabout with via Galilei.
10.30 am: exhibition of Vespa motorcycles by the “Vespa Club Sirmione” with tests in the area in front of the gymnasium of the secondary school “C. Tarello” (Via Galilei).
10.30-11.30 am: exhibition of racing cars by the A.D. “Brixia Motor Event’s”, in the square of the Institute of Higher Education “L. Cerebotani”.
11.00 am: demonstration of threshing of maize near the roundabout between Corso Garibaldi and Via Galilei
11.00 am: official opening of the painting contest “Fishing and Fishermen of Garda” and collateral exhibition, posthumous, of the Lonatese Dario Lorenzini organized by GN – monthly of Lake Garda, in the main hall of the secondary school “C. Tarello” (Via Galilei).
1.00 pm: exhibition of Vespa motorbikes by the “Vespa Club Sirmione” with tests in the area in front of the gym of the secondary school “C. Tarello” (Via Galilei).
2.30 pm: “Climbing at the Palo della Cuccagna” in Piazza Matteotti – Civic Tower. Entertainment by Radio Noi Musica during and at the end of the event.
2.30-16.30pm (last climb): guided tours of the Lonato del Garda Civic Tower organized by the “La Polada” association – Free admission.
2.30 pm: guided tours organized by the “Friends of the Ugo Da Como Foundation” at the Casa Museo and the Ugo Da Como Library (until 6.30 pm – reduced fare for the Lonatesi) and the Visconti Venetia – Ornithological Civic Museum (up to at 4.30 pm – free entry for the lonatesi).
2.30-5.00pm: exhibition of racing cars by the A.D. “Brixia Motor Event’s”, in the square of the Institute of Higher Education “L. Cerebotani”.
14.30-20.00: non-competitive exhibition of 4×4 vehicles and quads organized by the “Club Leonessa 4×4” of Brescia at the “Agricultural Fund Salmister” (area adjacent to the new roundabout in front of the multi-purpose center “La Rocca”).
3.30 pm: Basketball match Basketball Eagles vs. Lions Basketball Bs (Eagles Championship)
6.30 pm: Basketball Basketball game Aquile A vs Basketball Eagles B (Beginners Championship) at the Palio of Lonato del Garda (Via Regia Antica 51).
9.00 pm: conference entitled “Zero consumption houses: the experience of the Municipality of Lonato del Garda”, at the Sala Celesti of the municipal building.
9.00 pm: Stand closures of the Agricultural Fair .

SUNDAY
9.00 am: opening of the stand of the Agricultural Fair Lonato del Garda.
9.00 am: opening of the group exhibition of lonatesi painters, in the atrium of the secondary school “C. Tarello” (Via Galilei).
9.00 am: painting contest “Fishing and fishermen of Garda” and collateral exhibition, posthumous, of the Lonatese Dario Lorenzini organized by GN – monthly of Lake Garda, in the main hall of the secondary school “C.Tarello” (Via Galilei) .
9.00 am: opening of the exhibition “Lonato in the books – Memorie lonatesi between eight hundred and nineteenth century” by Osvaldo Pippa, in the atrium of the secondary school “C. Tarello” (Via Galilei).
9.00-20.00: vintage exhibition of the cycle, motorcycle and spare parts in collaboration with “Vespa Club Sirmione”, at the secondary school gym “C. Tarello” (Via Galilei).
9.30-20.00: non-competitive exhibition of 4×4 vehicles and quads organized by the “Club Leonessa 4×4” of Brescia at the “Salmister Agricultural Fund” (area adjacent to the new roundabout in front of the La Rocca multi-purpose center).
10.00am – 12.00am (last ascent): guided tours of the Civic Tower of Lonato del Garda by the La Polada association – free admission.
10.00-12.00: guided tours organized by the Friends of the Ugo Da Como Foundation at the Casa Museo and the Ugo Da Como Library (reduced rate for the Lonatesi) and the Rocca Visconteo Veneta – Civic Ornithological Museum (free entry for the lonatesi) .
10 am-11.30 am: demonstration of plowing with vintage tractors by the “Teste Calde” group at the Busi area in Viale Roma.
10.00 am: start of gastronomic competitions, “El salam pö bù de Lunà” (evaluation of the best salami) and “El chisöl de la mé nóna” (evaluation of the best chisöl) in the presence of the master norcino.
10.00 am: opening of the event in the historic center with the participation of Lonate fractions, traders, farms and associations. Food and wine with sale and free tastings and entertainment for children. A dive into the past with historical re-enactments: you can admire craftsmen grappling with the ancient crafts of working copper, wrought iron and wood.
10.30 am: exhibition of Vespa motorcycles by the “Vespa Club Sirmione” with tests at the area in front of the gym of the secondary school “C. Tarello” (Via Galilei).
10.30-11.30 am: exhibition of racing cars by the A.D. “Brixia Motor Event’s”, in the square of the “L. Cerebotani” Institute of Higher Education.
11.30 am: free tasting of “Risotto with Oss de stomec” at Piazza Martiri della Libertà.
1.00 pm: exhibition of Vespa motorcycles by the “Vespa Club Sirmione” -1ª Gimcana Vespistica at the area in front of the gymnasium of the secondary school “C. Tarello” (Via Galilei).
2.30 pm: Palio di Sant’Antonio in Piazza Matteotti – Civic Tower. Challenge with games of other times in period clothes, among the teams representing the hamlets of Lonatesi. Following parade of participants through the streets of the historic center. Entertainment by Radio Noi Musica during and at the end of the event.
2.30 – 4.30 pm (last climb): guided tours of the Lonato del Garda Civic Tower organized by the “La Polada” association – Free admission.
2.30 pm: guided tours organized by the Association of Friends of the Ugo Da Como Foundation at the Casa Museo and the Ugo Da Como Library (reduced rate for the lonatesi) and the Rocca Visconteo Veneta – Civic Ornithological Museum (until 4.30 pm – free admission for the lonatesi).
2.30-5.00pm: exhibition of racing cars by the A.D. Brixia Motor Event’s, in the square of the Institute of Higher Education L. Cerebotani.
4.00 pm: free tasting of “Risotto with Oss de stomec” at Piazza Martiri della Libertà.
4.30 pm: award ceremony for the cycle, motorcycle and spare parts exhibition in collaboration with Vespa Club Sirmione, at the secondary school gym C. Tarello (Via Galilei).
5.00 pm: classical music concert, ensemble of guitars of the Paolo Chimeri School of Music in the Sala Celesti of the town hall in Piazza Martiri della Libertà.
18.00: awards of the painting competition Fishing and fishermen of Garda organized by GN – monthly Lake Garda, in the auditorium of the secondary school C. Tarello (Via Galilei).
19.00: awarding of the gastronomic competitions El salam pö bù de Lunà and El chisöl de la mé nóna at the arcade of the City in Piazza Martiri della Libertà, with free tastings of the products in competition and festivities.
20.00: closure of the Regional Fair of Lonato del Garda.

THURSDAY
20.00: third meeting of gardening and horticulture in memory of Camillo Tarello, titled The tricks for the care of plants at home, at the Sala Celesti of the municipal building (supervisor Fiorenzo Pandini Dott. Agronomo Italian Member A.P.S.).
20.45 pm: “From the outskirts of the world … looking for You” – Songs and music from all over the world: concert by Angela Merici School of Desenzano at the Church of Sant’Antonio Abate.
SATURDAY
8.30pm: Roller Show Lonato “The wood of wonders” roller skating show organized by the A.D.D. Skating Artistic Gardalago at the new Sports Hall in via Marchesino. Free entry.

The Agricultural Fair Committee reserves the right to make any changes to the program, committing itself to giving adequate and prompt communication to the public.
For information: Fiera Office – tel. 030 9131456

Lonato del Garda Exhibition Office – P.zza Martiri della Libertà 12
Opening hours Agricultural Fair :
From Monday to Friday 9.00-12.30 and 16.00-18.00 / Saturday 9.00-12.00

For information Agricultural Fair :
Tel. 030.9131456 – Fax 030.91392229
e-mail: fiera@comune.lonato.bs.it – ​​fiera2@comune.lonato.bs.it

Agricultural Fair poster