Back again—and as eagerly anticipated as ever—is the event that brings Cenate Sotto (BG) to life with local products, crafts, demonstrations, workshops, supercars, 4×4 Jeeps, and plenty of activities for children and families.
Cenate Sotto (BG) – On Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Cenate Sotto will host the 18th edition of “Cenate… con Gusto, ” the traditional fair dedicated to local specialty products, crafts, ancient trades, and regional traditions.
A day designed to engage visitors of all ages, transforming the town into a journey through flavors, demonstrations, activities, workshops, and opportunities for fun.
The heart of the event will be the local specialties and crafts, accompanied by a reenactment of ancient trades along Via Aldo Moro, organized bythe Dado d’Oro Association: a true journey back in time to discover traditional crafts and activities.
At Palaincontro, the tensile-structure venue on Via Aldo Moro, a series of demonstrations will take place. At 10:30 a.m., the Halloween workshop organized by the Abibook cooperative ( ) will begin; from 11:30 a.m., visitors can watch the preparation of bread and salamella, and from 4:00 p. m., the preparation of the Brescian spit roast with the Cenate Sotto Alpine Group. At 3:00 p.m., there will also be a demonstration of buffalo mozzarella making, presented by the Bufalitaly Dairy. This will be followed by a demonstration of traditional Bergamo-style pork processing.
There will also be room for creativity, with the “Discover the Mystery Cake” activity and, on stage starting at 3:00 p.m., a workshop on making personalized candles.
There will be numerous activities taking place throughout the day, including along Via Brignoli. Car enthusiasts will be able to admire the static display of sports cars and supercars, set up in the parking lot across from the elementary school, while technical staff from Club Le Jene will guide participants on a 4×4 Jeep tour, specially prepared for the fair. In the afternoon, children and teens can also take part in the “Vote for the Most Beautiful Car” contest .
As has become a “hallmark” of the event, special attention will also be given to families. There will be flower workshops, educational activities with birds of prey —including the chance for children to earn their “Glove Baptism”— wooden games from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and a mandala workshop from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rounding out the activities for the little ones are the “Saddle Baptism” and the children’s flower-growing workshop , “Little Farmers Grow.”
For those with a sweet tooth, there will also be crêpes, roasted chestnuts, Brescian spit-roasted meat, as well as bread and salamella.
Among the side events, the Caminella Winery (Via Dante Alighieri 13) will host “Arte in Cantina, ” featuring guided tours of the art exhibition and wine tastings from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
“Cenate… con Gusto has become an important event for our town, successfully combining the celebration of local traditions and culinary excellence with the joy of spending time together, ”says the Mayor of Cenate Sotto, Thomas Algeri, Eng. He continues, “Now in its eighteenth year, the event continues to evolve, offering activities for all ages and providing opportunities to rediscover ancient crafts, local flavors, and products. Special thanks go to the associations, volunteers, exhibitors, and all the organizations that, through their commitment and willingness, contribute to making this day a reality. We invite everyone to come to Cenate Sotto on Sunday, October 18, to enjoy a day of celebration, fellowship, and sharing together.”
Admission to the event is free.
The event will take place even if it rains.
