Polpenazze Garda Wine Fair Celebrates 51st Edition with Tasting and Events
Since last evening, Friday, May 26th, the 51st edition of the Fiera del Vino Doc Garda Classico in Polpenazze opened its doors, experiencing a good turnout of wine enthusiasts right from the opening hours. This attendance will be further consolidated this afternoon when, at 4:00 PM, the exposition will officially open, occupying most of the recently restored and beautifully illuminated historic center of Polpenazze.
Of course, during all the fair days, not only will the stands of various Garda wine producers be open to the public, but also the catering area, which has always received favorable and encouraging reviews from visitors.
Program for Sunday and Monday
Sunday morning, the main day of the entire event, will feature the official inauguration scheduled for 10:00 AM, followed by a Holy Mass celebrated at the parish church in the presence of the authorities assembled for the occasion. At 11:15 AM, the awards ceremony for the various wine competitions held during the fair will take place, and at 12:30 PM, the catering area will open with typical local dishes and wines, including spit-roasted meat with polenta.
The opening of the fair park is scheduled for 2:00 PM, followed by, from 4:30 PM onwards, strolling entertainment within the park itself, with the Polpenazze band providing musical entertainment. At 5:00 PM, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a guided tasting of Garda Classico DOC wines, led by expert oenologist Corrado Cugnasco.
A half-hour later, the folk group from Pavullo in the province of Modena will perform its itinerant show. At 7:00 PM, there will be a new event with traditional cuisine and wines, and for dance enthusiasts, the evening dance party will start at 9:00 PM.
On Monday, the fair park will open at 5:00 PM with the traditional gathering of associations and guilds, along with a guided tour of the extensive park. Also at 5:00 PM, a conference promoted by the Istituto professionale di Stato per l’Agricoltura e l’Ambiente di Lonato will be held on the theme “Educational and training offer in the agritourism sector.”
For those who missed the chance to sample the traditional dishes, the last opportunity will be at 7:00 PM, when the catering area will reopen for the final time. At 8:00 PM, at the Municipal Library, the awards ceremony for the photographic and painting competitions, organized by the institution within the fair, will take place.
The 51st edition will close with performances by the Nadya & Y Boys ensemble, bringing their music to the square starting at 9:00 PM. As with all the fair evenings, the lights will be turned off at 11:00 PM.
