16th Trotting Race – GRAN PREMIO GIOVANARDI
Gran Premio Giovanardi 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Charity
The Modena company will support the Team Enjoy event & Fun project “Esploratori Coraggiosi”, an initiative dedicated to patients of the Modena Polyclinic
Shows, entertainment and interviews
Event program
On Sunday 10 May 2026 , the Ghirlandina Hippodrome in Modena will host a new edition of the Gran Premio Giovanardi, one of the most eagerly awaited events of the season.
A day designed to combine the passion for trotting with the pleasure of being together, with a rich program of races, entertainment, guests, exhibition area and a charity gala lunch that will be one of the central moments of the event. The contents already confirmed for 2026 include the 1 p.m. lunch, the presenters, various shows and several food and wine stands.
Entertainment for adults and children is back!
Event presented by
Sandro Damura
Carla Mazzola
Mitti Giglioli
Charity Gala Lunch
A unique opportunity
At 1 p.m., the charity gala lunch will start, a central moment of the 2026 Giovanardi Grand Prix. It will be an experience designed to combine taste, conviviality and participation, with a gastronomic proposal curated by chef Federico Sparma. The menu already communicated enhances the sea, tradition and seasonal freshness through an elegant path full of personality. The lunch time, the name of the chef and the courses are listed in the shared document.
Charity Gala Lunch Menu
- Eggplant caponata
- Parmigiana
- Sardines in beccafico
- Shrimp flan
- Crepe with sea bass, lime and mint ragout
- CBT sea bream fillet with cherry tomatoes and ginger mayonnaise
- Lemon sorbet
- Ricotta cannoli
Chef Federico Sparma
Carnaroli rice kindly offered by
Parmigiano Reggiano kindly offered by Antica Latteria Ducale
DRESS CODE: Veils and Caps
Frignano Winery
Sheet Music8 srsl
Ca' Bora Farm
Shows and entertainment that will accompany lunch
Artequilibria Aerial dance
Jumping hermit crab: vaulting
Equilandia
Percussion Master
Refreshment area and exhibitors
In our Refreshment and Exhibitors Area you can enjoy a selection of dishes and snacks designed to best accompany your experience. Take advantage of a relaxing break to discover exclusive products and meet the exhibitors directly, ready to tell you the history and curiosities behind each proposal.
An ideal moment to indulge in taste and quality, immersed in the unique atmosphere of the event.
Anffas Mirandola Aps
Biscuits and coffee with food truck
I.M Oven
Fried dumplings for display and sale
Azienda Agricola Coster di Ghibellini Vittorio
Erri Oven
Sponsors
Sponsoring Bodies
The Ghirlandina Hippodrome thanks the institutions that sponsored the organization of the event.
For donations to the Enjoy association
IBAN: IT27 M034 4066 8200 0004 7421 008
Payable to: TEAM ENJOY Events & Fun
Location: BANCO DESIO branch of Maranello (MO)
Information on the Gala Lunch
Options for individuals and members Modenese
In parentheses, the rates reserved for members of the Modenese Company:
- Table x8 people – €500,00 (€450,00)
- Seats x2 people – €120.00 (€100.00)
- Single seat – €70.00 (€60.00)
Options for companies
- Dining table x8 people
- Trackside van ride during the races
- Sponsor a race and participate in the award ceremony
- Dining table x8 people
- Trackside van ride during the races
- Dining table x8 people
Book a table at the Gala Lunch
For more information contact us at 059 9128850 / +39 375 5740115
Or write to us at the email eventi@ippodromoghirlandina.it