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 area was rehabilitated, but, in the areas that remained marshy, frogs and toads continued to proliferate, becoming a source of sustenance for the local populations.
Even today, although centuries have passed, the people of San Ponso are nicknamed the Ranër (in Piedmontese, those of the frogs), and it is for this reason that, 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 every night.
Program
Wednesday, April 24
8 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).
Thursday, April 25
From 09.00 onwards
XII vintage tractor rally with static display.
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.
Medieval games for all children, young and a little older, with the Alloderi group.
From 10.00 a.m. onwards
“Green Volleyball Tournament” for boys and girls aged 9 to 16, in cooperation with “Gianferr Volleyball of Favria”
From 10:45 a.m.
Sightseeing tour of the country with vintage tractors.
12:30 p.m.
Lunch with frogs and more (reservations welcome and recommended).
From 3 p.m. onward
Afternoon entertained by the group“Country Street.”
From 3:15 p.m. onward
Demonstrations of plowing and log pulling.
8:15 p.m.
Dinner with frogs and more (reservations welcome and recommended).
10:30 p.m.
Dance evening with the orchestra “Marco Picchiottino” (free admission).
Friday, April 26
8 p.m.
Dinner with frogs and more (reservations welcome and recommended) followed by dance evening with the orchestra “Marco Picchiottino” (free admission).
Saturday, April 27
8 p.m.
Dinner with frogs and more (reservations welcome and recommended).
10:30 p.m.
Dance night with “Kiss” (free admission).
Sunday, April 28
From 10:00 a.m.
in cooperation with the National Fire Department, A.I.B, Civil Defense and the Italian Red Cross “Rivarolo Canavese ODV Committee” team drills and games with water equipment.
12:30 p.m.
Lunch with frogs and more (reservations welcome and recommended).
From 3 p.m. onward
The first Holi-Rana Color Party of the Frog Festival, with the participation of“Radio GranParadiso” and the collaboration of“Cavallari Gino snc,” dress code recommended: white T-shirt.
8:10 p.m.
Special dinner with Valencian-style paella and frogs (reservations welcome and recommended), followed by dance evening with the orchestra “Franco and the Italian band,” free admission.
Organized by
Sagra delle Rane San Ponso Canavese
Begins
24 April 2024
Ends
28 April 2024
How to participate
Reservations are appreciated for lunches and dinners.
Admission to dance evenings is free.
Take-out frogs are available by making reservations by 6 p.m.
A THOROUGH BAR AND RESTAURANT SERVICE WILL OPERATE THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD.
Indirizzo: Piazzale del Battistero san ponso
Piazzale del Battistero
Piazzale del Battistero san ponso
Directions ↝
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