This Slow Food Market, which brings together 30 to 40 small family-run businesses, has become an unmissable appointment that attracts many visitors from near and far, who return regularly to bring to their tables the best seasonal, fresh, locally produced food, either organic or non-chemically treated.
It's not just a place for those who want to buy the best products straight from the source or know where the food that ends up on their plate comes from. It is also a vibrant place of community, where locals and visitors alike love to socialize or enjoy a glass of local wine, Custoza, the local wine, in the small bars in front of the Market and soak up the local community vibe.
For those who may not know, the Slow Food Association, which is present in 160 countries around the world,was born in Italy in 1986 in opposition to the rise of fast food chains. No wonder the Slow Food logo is a red stylized snail, a symbol deliberately chosen because it stands for slowness.
Important Information
Here everything comes directly from small-scale nearby farmers and food artisans who sell directly to the public, with no middlemen.
All their stalls fly the Slow Food flag and offer a wide variety of products of high quality at fair prices and and at its peak in freshness, flavor and nutritional value: fruit and vegetables, bread, pasta, rice, flour, legumes, cheeses, meat, salami, fish from Lake Garda, eggs, extra-virgin olive oil, wine, craft beer, honey, jams, mustards, syrups, fermented vegetables, apple cider, truffles, saffron, as well as many other local and seasonal products.
You'll quickly realize that it's not only the food that makes this Slow Food Market special, but also the people you meet. Here you can feel that everyone not only supports but lives the Slow Food philosophy, which aims to keep biodiversity and culinary traditions alive; to support small productions and local economies; to promote awareness about the impact of our food choices on the world around us.
It takes place in the gardens of the beautiful Piazza della Repubblica, with a circular shape lined with tall trees and a fountain in the middle. Last but not least it is located in a hilly territory near Verona and Lake Garda, rich in olive groves, vineyards and gastronomic traditions.
Included Services
Guided tour with a Slow Food expert:
Cristina will lead you on this journey. Besides being a lawyer, she is an active member of the Slow Food Verona Ovest Convivium and the founder and manager of the Slow Food Market.
Walking around the Market with her, you can explore the Market like a local, ask her anything you want to know about it, meet and chat with the farmers and producers she knows personally, discover their interesting stories that even most locals have never heard, learn about the value of their work and what makes their products special, take home cooking advices along with their goods, and last but not least, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Slow Food.
Meeting Point
It takes place in the historic center of Sommacampagna, at 12 km from Verona and Lake Garda.
It is located in Piazza della Repubblica 1, 37066 Sommacampagna.
It can be easily reached by car thanks to the proximity of the Sommacampagna highway exit (A4 and A22 highways) and of the ring road.
It has ample parking facilities around and near the square. It can also be reached by public transport.
Arrival Information
Meeting pointYou will meet Cristina at the Market near the fountain located in the center of Piazza della Repubblica. She will be holding a flag with the Slow Food logo and wearing a golden snail-shaped pin, a symbol deliberately chosen by Slow Food because the snail moves and eats slowly.
Opening Hours
Every first Sunday of the monthFAQ
Languages spoken: Italian, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German
Duration of the visit: 45 minutes
Cancellation Information
24 hours before cancellation free
