Festival of Frogs

San Ponso in ancient times was crisscrossed by rivers and streams of uncertain course and punctuated by a myriad of bodies of water that made it a marshy and wet environment, populated by a considerable amount of amphibians that found a perfect habitat there.

Thanks to thereclamation work of the ancient Romans, the land was rehabilitated, but in the areas that remained marshy, frogs and toads continued to proliferate, becoming a source of sustenance for local people.

Even today, although centuries have passed, the people of San Ponso are still nicknamed the Ranër (in Piedmontese, those of the frogs), which is why, from a brilliant idea of the local Pro Loco and its presidents , the Frog Festival was born!

There will be rich surprises and great eats and the music that will always keep us company on every night.

Program

Friday, April 19

8:00 p.m.

Dinner with frogs and more (reservations welcome and recommended).

10:30 p.m.

Latin revival evening and all-around music with entertainment by Radio Gran Paradiso (free admission).

Saturday, April 20

Dinner with frogs and more (reservations welcome and recommended).

10:30 p.m.

There will be dancing with the Serena Gronchic orchestra (free admission).

Sunday, April 21

From 09:30 onwards

IX FIAT 500 exhibition and XII historic car rally the collaboration with the FIAT 500 Alto Canavese club, XII historic motorcycle rally in collaboration with the Centauro club Forno Canavese and VI Badgers 4X4 off-road rally.

From 10:00 a.m. until late afternoon

In the beautiful setting of the Romanesque Baptistery and the Plebian Complex, “Holy Drinker” route with craft beer tasting by Master Brewers, sale of typical local products and exhibition of wood, glass and ceramic works made by skilled artisans.

In collaboration with the association “The Baptistery”; guided tour of the Romanesque Baptistery.

Medieval Archery Demonstration with the Comes Palatinus and medieval games for all children, young and old, with the Alloderi group.

From 10:45 a.m. until late afternoon

Rescue intervention simulation with the Civil Protection, the Italian Red Cross “Rivarolo Canavese Committee ODV” and the “Al Blu” rescue dog school, demonstration with rescue vehicles and recreational activities for children and more, fearless ambulance project.

The Super Dog Canine Center will be present with dog demonstrations and the opportunity to try activities with your own dogs.

From 10:45 a.m.

Sightseeing car tour in the neighboring towns (route of about 20 km).

Throughout the day, the opportunity to try pedal-assisted e-bikes in the midst of nature on a medium route, with the assistance and help of “Il gommista di Perardi Igor“, official sponsor of Alpek and Osme.

We will host “The Badgers 4X4 Off-Road Club” for breakfast and lunch for their VI rally.

12:30 p.m.

Lunch with frogs and more (reservations welcome and recommended).

8:15 p.m.

Dinner with frogs and more (reservations welcome and recommended).

10:30 p.m.

Dance night with the orchestra “Franco and the Italian band” ( free admission).