Canove di Roana, in the heart of the Plateau of the Seven Municipalities, is preparing to celebrate one of the most awaited and heartfelt events of the local tradition: the Festival of San Marco and Cuchi. This year, the festival will extend for seven days, offering an experience full of tradition, music and conviviality.
The celebrations will kick off on Thursday 24 April and will continue until Sunday 27 April, and then resume from Thursday 1 May to Saturday 3 May.
All events will take place at the Palazzetto Polifunzionale di Canove, a meeting point par excellence for the community, easily accessible and equipped with large spaces to accommodate stands, music and the public.
It will be an unmissable opportunity to immerse yourself in local traditions, discover the authentic culture of the Plateau and get involved in the liveliness of the Canove community! All this while taking advantage of the long weekend of April 25, on the occasion of Liberation Day, and the long weekend of May 1, dedicated to Labor Day.
DISCOVER THE PROGRAM BELOW ON THIS PAGE!
The Festival of San Marco and Cuchi di Canove represents a moment of great cohesion and identity for the community of the Plateau: April 25, in addition to being the anniversary of the Liberation of Italy, is the day dedicated to San Marco, patron saint of Canove.
Always very heartfelt and participatory, this popular festival comes alive with markets, stalls and entertainment designed to involve people of all ages: children, adults and families. To make it even more special, the traditional food stand, where the authentic flavors of the Plateau delight the palate of guests, and the evenings of live music, which will animate every day of the festival.
The Festival of San Marco and Cuchi di Canove will also be accompanied by the 6^ edition of the San Marcà Market, full of handicrafts, curiosities, gastronomic specialties and, of course, cuchi!
Cuchi: a symbol of love and tradition
The cuchi, typical handcrafted terracotta whistles, are an ancient tradition on the Asiago Plateau and represent a symbol of love and friendship. History and legend come together in the practice of giving the cuco as a sign of affection: a gesture of tenderness that evokes the custom of lovers to give these objects to their loved ones as a token of love.
During the Sagra di San Marco, it is possible to find cuckoos of all shapes and colors, from the most traditional to the most particular such as water models, which emit a gurgling sound when blowing into the mouthpiece.
With each new purchase, the party turns into a symphony of unique sounds : high, low, ringing or rhythmic like the song of the cuckoo to which these whistles owe their name.
The Festival of San Marco and Cuchi is thus confirmed as an unmissable event for the Asiago Plateau, capable of attracting not only the local inhabitants but also numerous visitors from the nearby Vicenza plains and beyond. Don't miss the opportunity to live an authentic experience, between tradition, taste and fun!
THE PROGRAM OF THE FESTIVAL OF SAN MARCO AND CUCHI 2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- 7:00 pm: Opening of the food stand
Dishes of the day: Spätzle cream and bacon, Pork cheeks with polenta.
Also available: onto sandwich, cold dish, frankfurter dish, French fries) - 9:30 pm: Live music with Queen Rocks (Queen Tribute Band) and Kappa
Friday, April 25, 2025
- 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm: Opening of the food stand
Dishes of the day: Pasticcio, Cavreto with polenta, Arrosticini (only in the evening).
Also available: onto sandwich, cold dish, frankfurter dish, French fries. - All day: 6th edition of the San Marcà Market
- 9:30 pm: Music with RockPlate and The Crazy Sound
Saturday, April 26, 2025
- 7:00 pm: Opening of the food stand
Dishes of the day: Maccheroncini all'amatriciana, Roast suckling pig.
Also available: onto sandwich, cold dish, frankfurter dish, French fries. - 9:30 pm: Music with Luciano Gaggia Showman DJ
Sunday, April 27, 2025
- 7:00 pm: Opening of the food stand
Dishes of the day: Gnocchi with meat sauce or butter and sage, Cod with polenta, Arrosticini.
Also available: onto sandwich, cold dish, frankfurter dish, French fries. - 9:30 pm: Music with Giuseppe Spinelli and Vaila
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Workshops and face painting with Silvy
- 7:00 pm: Opening of the food stand
Dishes of the day: Maccheroncini all'amatriciana, Meatballs with sauce.
Also available: onto sandwich, cold dish, frankfurter dish, French fries. - 9:30 pm: Music with Lowretta and DJ Cini
Friday, May 2, 2025
7:00 pm: Opening of the food stand
Dishes of the day: Spätzle cream and bacon, Mixed grill.
Also available: onto sandwich, cold dish, frankfurter dish, French fries.
9:30 pm: Music with Revolution Rock Band, Kappa and DJ Aldo Fontana
Saturday, May 3, 2025
- 7:00 pm: Opening of the food stand
Dishes of the day: Gnocchi with meat sauce or butter and sage, Tosella with polenta and mushrooms, Arrosticini.
Also available: onto sandwich, cold dish, frankfurter dish, French fries. - 9:30 pm: Music with Anime in Plexiglass (Ligabue Tribute Band), Dasko DJ and Kappa
🍽️ Gastronomy info
All dishes are also available to take away.
🎪 Other appointments
- Luna Park active for the entire duration of the event
- 6th Edition of the San Marcà Market: with stalls of handicrafts, typical products and objects of the local tradition
For more information you can contact the Pro Loco of Canove by clicking on the green button below:
