The Autumn Festival
Lugano, 04 - 06 October 2013
On the first weekend in October, Lugano celebrates the beginning of Autumn with a festival dedicated to local products.
The Autumn festival concludes the open-air events with a large fair in the pedestrian zone of Lugano.
In the classic city scenario, in a grand choreography of colors and tastes, you will be able to find the typical grottini, a lot of folkloric music, Ticinese gastronomic delights and above all the celebrations of the grape and wine. The center of the city will welcome the visitors in numerous grottini operated by local companies which will offer typical Ticinese specialties, such as polenta with stew or beans and mortadella or roast pork, risotto, minestrone, gnocchi and many other exquisite local delights. Swiss and foreign guests and the local population will be able to taste and relish, in cheerful company, the best our region can offer: apart from the delights for the palate, also musical groups, artists and entertainers invited specially for the occasion, who will stage a series of very different shows. The grape harvest is a big festival for all, from the children to the elderly: why not take advantage of the opportunity for a pleasant celebration of the end of summer?
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
Piazza della Riforma / Pier
Friday 05.10 / 16:00 – 20:00
Saturday 06.10 / 10:00 – 20:00
Sunday 07.10 / 10:00 – 18:00
In Piazza della Riforma, there are games for children: face-painting, temporary tattoos and a “New Friends of the Au tumn Festival” colouring contest that kids will find irresistible. There is also a Ludobus with wooden games and snacks on a boat. It’s a chance to play and for kids and parents to have fun together.
ANIMATION AND EXCURSIONS
Piazza della Riforma / city center
Friday 05.10 / 16:00 – 20:00
Saturday 06.10 / 10:00 – 20:00
Sunday 07.10 / 10:00 – 18:00
Rich costumes and the fun of many popular music groups breathe new life into the downtown area. People in traditional Ticino dress hand out grapes. A real grappa distillery will be on hand to offer demonstrations for anyone who is interested. There are also free excursions by boat or on foot.
AUTUMN MARKET
Via Nassa, Via Pessina, Via Canova, Via Soave, ...
Friday 05.10 / 16:00 – 22:00
Saturday 06.10 / 10:00 – 22:00
Sunday 07.10 / 10:00 – 18:00
Local culinary products and crafts add colour and excitement to the kiosks along the city streets. It ’s the perfect chance to catch up on Christmas shopping or pick up something special for your loved ones.
GROTTINI
City center
Friday 05.10 / 16:00 – 01:00
Saturday 06.10 / 10:00 – 01:00
Sunday 07.10 / 10:00 – 18:00
Eight dining options, with more than 1200 m2 indoors, offering popular, typical dishes and excellent Ticino wine.
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The Autumn Festival.
Lugano, 04 - 06 October 2013
On the first weekend in October, Lugano celebrates the beginning of Autumn with a festival dedicated to local products.
The Autumn festival concludes the open-air events with a large fair in the pedestrian zone of Lugano.
In the classic city scenario, in a grand choreography of colors and tastes, you will be able to find the typical grottini, a lot of folkloric music, Ticinese gastronomic delights and above all the celebrations of the grape and wine. The center of the city will welcome the visitors in numerous grottini operated by local companies which will offer typical Ticinese specialties, such as polenta with stew or beans and mortadella or roast pork, risotto, minestrone, gnocchi and many other exquisite local delights. Swiss and foreign guests and the local population will be able to taste and relish, in cheerful company, the best our region can offer: apart from the delights for the palate, also musical groups, artists and entertainers invited specially for the occasion, who will stage a series of very different shows. The grape harvest is a big festival for all, from the children to the elderly: why not take advantage of the opportunity for a pleasant celebration of the end of summer?
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
Piazza della Riforma / Pier
Friday 05.10 / 16:00 – 20:00
Saturday 06.10 / 10:00 – 20:00
Sunday 07.10 / 10:00 – 18:00
In Piazza della Riforma, there are games for children: face-painting, temporary tattoos and a “New Friends of the Au tumn Festival” colouring contest that kids will find irresistible. There is also a Ludobus with wooden games and snacks on a boat. It’s a chance to play and for kids and parents to have fun together.
ANIMATION AND EXCURSIONS
Piazza della Riforma / city center
Friday 05.10 / 16:00 – 20:00
Saturday 06.10 / 10:00 – 20:00
Sunday 07.10 / 10:00 – 18:00
Rich costumes and the fun of many popular music groups breathe new life into the downtown area. People in traditional Ticino dress hand out grapes. A real grappa distillery will be on hand to offer demonstrations for anyone who is interested. There are also free excursions by boat or on foot.
AUTUMN MARKET
Via Nassa, Via Pessina, Via Canova, Via Soave, ...
Friday 05.10 / 16:00 – 22:00
Saturday 06.10 / 10:00 – 22:00
Sunday 07.10 / 10:00 – 18:00
Local culinary products and crafts add colour and excitement to the kiosks along the city streets. It ’s the perfect chance to catch up on Christmas shopping or pick up something special for your loved ones.
GROTTINI
City center
Friday 05.10 / 16:00 – 01:00
Saturday 06.10 / 10:00 – 01:00
Sunday 07.10 / 10:00 – 18:00
Eight dining options, with more than 1200 m2 indoors, offering popular, typical dishes and excellent Ticino wine.
Lugano
Dicastero Turismo
Piazza Indipendenza 4
6900 Lugano
Tel. +41 (0)58 866 66 30
Fax +41 (0)58 866 66 39
eventi@luganoturismo.ch
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