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Festa della Lumaca (Snail festival) and Christmas markets

Festivals and celebrations
Ponte Gobbo innevato - PH E. Mingardo

On Sunday, 8th December, the snail festival will take place in Bobbio, a tasty event where you can taste the recipe of Bobbio’s gastronomic tradition, certified De. Co, i.e. municipal denomination of origin.

There will also be a Christmas market, entertainment for children and families, and you can deliver your letter to Father Christmas!

When: Sunday 8th December, all day long
Where: centre

Program

Opening of the market

When: ore 8.00
Where: Piazza Duomo e Piazza S. Fara

Official opening of the festival

When: ore 10.30

Degustation

When: ore 12
Free tasting of Bobbio-style snails, offered by the Municipality of Bobbio and prepared by Ra Familia Bubieiza according to De.Co. recipes (Piazza Duomo).

Places
  • Mercatini e sagra - Piazza Duomo - Bobbio
  • Auditorium Philippe Daverio - Piazzetta Santa Chiara, 1 - Bobbio
Dates
Dec 8, 2025
Contacts
+ 39 0523.962815