149 events with verified sources in Cosenza, in calendar order.
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📅 Every year, from 13 to 20 October
From 13 to 20 October Belvedere Marittimo celebrates its patron Saint Daniel Fasanella with a feast and market; the town also hosts "Note di fuoco NDF", an international fireworks festival.
📅 Every year, on 22 October
On 22 October Casali del Manco celebrates its patron Saint John Paul II; the municipal territory, in the Sila range, includes Monte Pettinascura.
📅 Every year, on 24 October
On 24 October Castrolibero celebrates its patron Saint Raphael the Archangel; the town also hosts the Parco Collodi, dedicated to the author of Pinocchio.
📅 Every year, on 6 November
Cariati celebrates Saint Leonard on 6 November.
📅 Every year, on 6 November; early June brings the Biondo Tardivo orange festival
Trebisacce celebrates Saint Leonard on 6 November. In early June a festival dedicated to the Biondo Tardivo, the orange variety typical of the town, is held.
📅 Every year, on 9 November
On 9 November Laino Castello celebrates its patron Saint Theodore, to whom the main church in the town centre is dedicated.
📅 Every year, on 11 November
On 11 November San Martino di Finita celebrates the patron after whom the town is named, with the traditional Festa du vinu novu tied to the new wine.
📅 Every year, on 11 November
On 11 November Serra d'Aiello celebrates its patron Saint Martin the Bishop; the town hosts the Museo Archeologico Temesa, on the ancient city mentioned in the Odyssey.
📅 Every year, on 21 November
On 21 November Vaccarizzo Albanese celebrates its patron Our Lady of Constantinople, also known as the Madonna of the herdsmen.
📅 Every year, on 23 November
On 23 November Paludi celebrates its patron Saint Clement; the municipal territory preserves the Castiglione di Paludi.
📅 Every year, on 25 November
On 25 November Mongrassano celebrates its patron Saint Catherine of Alexandria; the municipal territory includes the Riserva Naturale Statale Serra Nicolino-Piano Nobile.
📅 Every year, on 26 November; Saint Francis of Paola is also celebrated on 14 July, for the 1767 earthquake
Bisignano celebrates its patrons, Saint Umile of Bisignano and Saint Francis of Paola, co-patron, on 26 November. Despite the suppression of the Minim convent in 1809, the cult of Saint Francis remained alive: he is celebrated not only on 2 April but also on 14 July, recalling the protection given to residents during the 1767 earthquake.
📅 Every year, on 30 November
On 30 November Guardia Piemontese celebrates its patron Saint Andrew the Apostle with a Mass and procession; the town preserves a long-standing Occitan linguistic tradition.
📅 Every year, from 1 to 3 December, in memory of the earthquake days
Roggiano Gravina celebrates Saint Francis of Paola from 1 to 3 December. The saint's wooden statue is kept in the old Church of Sant'Antonio; on these days the community recalls the terrible days of an earthquake and renews its devotion to its protector, with religious and civic rites.
📅 Every year, on 4 December
On 4 December Marzi celebrates its patron Saint Barbara; the municipal territory preserves the Cascata di Cannavina.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
On 6 December Cerzeto celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas of Myra; the town preserves the traditional Arbëreshë wedding costume.
📅 Every year, on 6 December; the Sagra del Polentone every two years in September
Dipignano celebrates Saint Nicholas of Bari on 6 December, in the church dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
Lago celebrates Saint Nicholas of Myra on 6 December.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
Lattarico celebrates Saint Nicholas of Bari on 6 December, in the church dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
Lungro celebrates Saint Nicholas of Myra, known as Shën Kolli in the town's Arbëreshë tradition, on 6 December, in the cathedral dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
Mendicino celebrates Saint Nicholas on 6 December.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
On 6 December Pietrafitta celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas of Bari, to whom the town's parish church is dedicated.
📅 Every year, on 6 December in Roseto paese
Roseto Capo Spulico has different patrons for its two centres: Saint Nicholas of Myra, celebrated on 6 December in Roseto paese, and Saint Anne, celebrated on 26 July in Roseto Marina.
📅 Every year, on 8 December and 12 August
Diamante celebrates the Immaculate Conception on 8 December and 12 August; the patron's statue, about two metres tall and carved from an olive trunk, was donated to the basilica by Prince Tiberio Carafa, in a town now known for its murals.
📅 Every year, on 8 December; Palm Sunday brings the Passion play, held since 2002
Rogliano celebrates its patron, the Immaculate Conception, on 8 December. Since 2002, on Palm Sunday, the parish of San Pietro has organized a staged re-enactment of the Passion through the town's streets.
📅 Every year, on 9 December
On 9 December Frascineto celebrates its patroness, Saint Mary of the Assumption; the town, of Arbëreshë origin, keeps alive the traditions of its Italo-Albanian community.
📅 Every year, on 26 December (Saint Stephen) and 18 August (Saint Liberata)
Santo Stefano di Rogliano celebrates its patrons Saint Stephen, on 26 December, and Saint Liberata, on 18 August; a place of worship in the town is dedicated to each.
📅 Every year, on 15 January and 16 July
Caloveto celebrates its patron Saint John Calybites on 15 January and 16 July with a procession through the streets; local dishes include the "sozizza" sausage and "maccarruni a ferretti" pasta.
📅 Every year, on 17 January
On 17 January Cropalati celebrates its patron Saint Anthony the Abbot; the Chiesa del Santissimo Rosario, dating from around the 10th century, was known before the year 1000 as the church of the Annunciation.
📅 Every year, on 17 January
On 17 January Mottafollone celebrates its patron Saint Anthony the Abbot, to whom the town's church is dedicated; the feudal castle also stands here.
📅 Every year, on 20 January
On 20 January Altilia celebrates its patron Saint Sebastian; the territory preserves the Ponte di Annibale and an Italic sanctuary.
📅 Every year, on 20 January, patron since 1656
Fagnano Castello celebrates Saint Sebastian on 20 January: the feast was born in 1656, when the townspeople accepted the convent prior's proposal to make him patron.
📅 Every year, on 20 January
On 20 January Orsomarso celebrates its patron Saint Sebastian; the territory preserves the Castello di Mercurion and the Grotta di Mercuri.
📅 Every year, on 22 January
On 22 January San Vincenzo La Costa celebrates its patron Saint Vincent of Saragossa, to whom the town's church is dedicated and whose name also appears in the municipality's name.
📅 Every year, from 1 to 3 February; September brings the Saint Francis feast with drums and a novena
Spezzano della Sila celebrates Saint Blaise from 1 to 3 February, in the church dedicated to him. The feast of Saint Francis, the quintessential feast of Spezzano, opens in September with drumming through the streets.
📅 Every year, on 3 February
Longobardi celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas of Longobardi, who bears the town's name, on 3 February.
📅 Every year, on 3 February
Torano Castello celebrates Saint Blaise on 3 February, in the church dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 3 February; the town also venerates Saint Anthony of Padua as protector
Tortora celebrates its patron saint, Saint Blaise, on 3 February; the town also venerates Saint Anthony of Padua as protector saint.
📅 Every year, on 5 February and on the first Sunday of May
On 5 February and on the first Sunday of May Aiello Calabro, a municipality of 1,907 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron San Geniale martire.
📅 Every year, on 5 February
On 5 February Sant'Agata di Esaro celebrates its patroness Saint Agatha, whose name also appears in the town's name; the museum of knowledge and taste is in the historic centre.
📅 Every year, on 11 February
On 11 February Civita, an Arbëreshë town, celebrates Saint Blaise, patron together with Our Lady of the Rosary, with Mass in the Greek-Byzantine rite; on Easter Tuesday the Vallje are danced.
📅 Every year, on 12 February
Cosenza celebrates Our Lady of Pilerio on 12 February, a cult dating to 1576; according to the legend passed down by the historian Jordanes, it was in Cosenza that the Visigothic king Alaric died, buried with his treasure in the diverted bed of the Busento river.
📅 Every year, on 12 February; the co-patron Saint Francis of Paola is celebrated on 2 April
Luzzi celebrates its patron, the Immaculate Conception, on 12 February; the co-patron, Saint Francis of Paola, is celebrated on 2 April. The first Sunday of September draws a large pilgrimage from many towns of Calabria for Saint Aurelia Marcia, whose body was brought to a church in the town in the 18th century thanks to Cardinal Firrao.
📅 Every year, on 12 February; on 1 May, thousands of pilgrims walk to the convent of Saint Francis of Paola
Montalto Uffugo celebrates the Madonna della Serra on 12 February; every 1 May, thousands of pilgrims, setting out from the hamlet of Parantoro, cross the coastal range on foot to reach the convent of Saint Francis of Paola.
📅 Every year, on 20 February, with the torchlight procession the evening before
Saracena celebrates Saint Leo, protector of the town since 1630, on 20 February, with a torchlight procession the evening before crossing the whole town.
📅 Every year, on the first Friday of March; Saint Blaise on 3 February
Cassano all'Ionio celebrates the Most Holy Crucifix on the first Friday of March and Saint Blaise on 3 February; in the hamlet of Lauropoli, the Madonna della Candelora is instead celebrated on 2 February.
📅 Every year, on 19 March; Saint Angelo of Acri, co-patron, is celebrated on 30 October
Acri celebrates Saint Joseph on 19 March; the town's co-patron is Saint Angelo of Acri, a Capuchin friar born in the town, celebrated on 30 October.
📅 Every year, on 19 March
On 19 March San Sosti, a municipality of 2,200 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Joseph; the Santuario-basilica della Madonna del Pettoruto stands in its territory.
📅 Every year, on 19 March
On 19 March Scigliano celebrates its patron Saint Joseph with its characteristic fair; other feasts with fairs are the Holy Cross, the Madonna di Monserrato and Saint Michael the Archangel.
📅 Every year, on 21 March
On 21 March San Benedetto Ullano celebrates its patron Saint Benedict the Abbot; Holy Week brings ancient rites such as the procession of the «Açiomeri».
📅 Every year, on the Tuesday after Easter; the Carnival brings the striking Horse Race
Spezzano Albanese celebrates Our Lady of Grace on the Tuesday after Easter (Pashkët), in the shrine dedicated to her. Also striking is the Carnival of Spezzano Albanese, a community of Arbëresh origin, with the traditional «Horse Race».
📅 Every year, on the Tuesday after Easter
On the Tuesday after Easter Terravecchia, a municipality of 1,019 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patroness the Madonna del Carmine.
📅 Every year, on 2 April
Altomonte celebrates Saint Francis of Paola on 2 April, in the monastic complex dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 2 April
On 2 April Calopezzati, a municipality of 1,293 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Francis of Paola; the Castello Giannone stands in its territory.
📅 Every year, on 2 April; the patron, the Immaculate Conception, is celebrated on 12 February
Luzzi celebrates Saint Francis of Paola, co-patron of the town, on 2 April, in the church dedicated to him; the patron, the Immaculate Conception, is instead celebrated on 12 February.
📅 Every year, on 2 April
Mandatoriccio celebrates Saint Francis of Paola on 2 April.
📅 Every year, on 2 April, canonical feast; solemn festivities from 1 to 4 May with processions on land and sea
Paola celebrates Saint Francis of Paola on 2 April, the canonical feast of his death; the solemn festivities are held from 1 to 4 May, with processions on land and sea of the Saint's bust and cloak.
📅 Every year, on 2 April
Villapiana celebrates Saint Francis of Paola on 2 April. The town's other patron, Mary Most Holy of the Plain, is celebrated on 15 August.
📅 Every year, on 5 April; Saint Anthony the Abbot the third Sunday of the year
Amendolara celebrates Saint Vincent Ferrer on 5 April. The year's festivities open as early as the third Sunday of January with the celebration of Saint Anthony the Abbot, in front of the chapel dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on the second Sunday after Easter
On the second Sunday after Easter Paterno Calabro, a municipality of 1,366 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron San Francesco di Paola.
📅 Every year, on 23 April, with the Virgin of the Rosary on the first Sunday of October
Oriolo celebrates Saint George the Martyr on 23 April. The first Sunday of October instead brings the devotion to the Virgin of the Rosary.
📅 Every year, on 23 April
On 23 April San Giorgio Albanese, a municipality of 1,555 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint George (Shën Gjergji i Math) with a popular and religious festival and the traditional «rooster auction».
📅 Every year, on 23 April
Zumpano celebrates Saint George the Martyr on 23 April, the same day the hamlet of Rovella celebrates the Madonna del Carmine.
📅 Every year, on 23 April
In the hamlet of Rovella, part of Zumpano, the Madonna del Carmine is celebrated on 23 April, the same day as patron Saint George in the main town.
📅 Every year, on the last Sunday of April and on 3 May
In Alessandria del Carretto, a municipality of 530 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, the patron Saint Alexander, pope and martyr, is celebrated on the last Sunday of April and on 3 May with the Festa della Pitë, the fir festival.
📅 Every year, on 25 April
Cerchiara di Calabria celebrates Our Lady of the Armi on 25 April, in the shrine dedicated to her on Monte Sparviere.
📅 Every year, on 25 April, with the Historical Procession
San Marco Argentano celebrates Saint Mark the Evangelist on 25 April, with the traditional Historical Procession. According to an old belief, the town took its name from the passage of the Evangelist Mark, after the conversion of its inhabitants.
📅 Every year, on 1 May, with solemn pontifical mass and handover of the city keys
Castrovillari celebrates the Madonna del Castello on 1 May, with a solemn pontifical mass presided over by the bishop of Cassano allo Ionio and the handover of the city keys; her minor pontifical basilica stands on a small hill overlooking the Pollino range.
📅 Every year, on the first Sunday of May and on the second Sunday of September
On the first Sunday of May and on the second Sunday of September Falconara Albanese, a municipality of 1,405 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patrons the Madre del Buon Consiglio and San Michele Arcangelo.
📅 Every year, on 8 May
On 8 May Albidona, a municipality of 1,463 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Michael the Archangel; the feast draws many emigrants every year.
📅 Every year, on 9 May
On 9 May, the day of the translation of the relics, Bocchigliero, a municipality of 1,479 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas of Myra.
📅 Every year, on 9 May
On 9 May Nocara, a municipality of 422 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas, to whom the town's church is dedicated.
📅 Every year, on the second Sunday of May
Terranova da Sibari celebrates Saint Francis of Paola on the second Sunday of May, in the church dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 14 May
Cerchiara di Calabria celebrates Saint Boniface of Tarsus on 14 May, with Our Lady of the Armi as second patron on 25 April.
📅 Every year, on the Tuesday after Pentecost and on the Sunday after Ferragosto (15 August)
On the Tuesday after Pentecost and on the Sunday after Ferragosto (15 August) Papasidero, a municipality of 808 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patroness Nostra Signora di Costantinopoli and its co-patron San Rocco.
📅 Every year, on 20 May, with the Festa della Bandiera
Morano Calabro celebrates Saint Bernardino of Siena on 20 May. In the days around the patronal feast, the Festa della Bandiera is held, a historical re-enactment of a battle spread over several days.
📅 Every year, on the fourth Saturday of May
On the fourth Saturday of May Malito, a municipality of 812 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Sant'Elia Profeta.
📅 Every year, on 25 May (Saint Mary Hodegetria after Pentecost)
On 25 May San Basile, a municipality of 1,065 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates the feast of its patron Saint John the Baptist; Saint Mary Hodegetria is the other patroness.
📅 Every year, on the last Sunday of May
On the last Sunday of May Canna, a municipality of 785 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patroness the Immacolata Concezione.
📅 Every year, on the last Sunday of May
On the last Sunday of May Tarsia, a municipality of 2,139 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron San Francesco da Paola.
📅 Every year, on 13 June; between late October and early November the Fair, sometimes called «of the dead»
Amantea celebrates Saint Anthony of Padua on 13 June. Between late October and early November, the town holds its annual Fair, sometimes inaccurately called the «Fair of the Dead», while town events also include Carnival and a game of living chess.
📅 Every year, on 13 June
Castiglione Cosentino celebrates Saint Anthony of Padua on 13 June.
📅 Every year, on 13 June
On 13 June Cleto, a municipality of 1,320 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Anthony of Padua.
📅 Every year, on 13 June
Grisolia celebrates Saint Anthony of Padua on 13 June, with a strong devotion also to Saint Roch of Montpellier, celebrated on 16 August.
📅 Every year, on 13 June
On 13 June Montegiordano, a municipality of 1,988 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Anthony of Padua.
📅 Every year, on 13 June
On 13 June Scala Coeli, a municipality of 1,141 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Anthony of Padua.
📅 Every year, on 15 June
On 15 June Aieta, a municipality of 839 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Vitus.
📅 Every year, on 23 June; other feasts on 12 February and the last Sunday of August
In Belsito, a municipality of 958 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, Saint John the Baptist is celebrated three times a year: on 23 June, the day of the saint's birth, with the traditional fiera della Surda.
📅 Every year, on 24 June
On 24 June Domanico, a municipality of 943 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint John the Baptist.
📅 Every year, on 24 June
On 24 June Figline Vegliaturo, a municipality of 1,097 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint John the Baptist.
📅 Every year, three days of festivities culminating on 24 June with a solemn procession
San Giovanni in Fiore celebrates Saint John the Baptist and Saint Francis Xavier with three days of festivities culminating on 24 June in a solemn procession; the town is linked to the figure of Abbot Joachim of Fiore, who founded the Florensian Abbey here in the 12th century.
📅 Every year, on 24 June; 21 July brings the re-enactment of the «vulàta»
San Lucido celebrates Saint John the Baptist on 24 June. On 21 July, the day of the «ciùati» is historically celebrated, also known as the day of the «vulàta», a re-enactment of events tied to late-16th-century coastal raids.
📅 Every year, on the last Sunday of June
Rende celebrates the Madonna Immaculate, patron of the town, with the patronal feast held every year on the last Sunday of June; her statue is kept in the town's mother church of Santa Maria Maggiore.
📅 Every year, on 29 June
On 29 June Grimaldi, a municipality of 1,739 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patrons Saints Peter and Paul.
📅 Every year, on 29 June
San Pietro in Guarano celebrates Saint Peter the Apostle, patron of the whole town, on 29 June.
📅 Every year, on 1 and 2 July, since 1644 in memory of a spared Turkish raid
Rocca Imperiale celebrates the Madonna della Nova on 1 and 2 July. The solemnity became patronal right after a large Turkish fleet, which appeared on 29 June 1644, withdrew without striking the town.
📅 Every year, on 2 July
On 2 July Acquappesa, a municipality of 1,910 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patroness Santa Maria del Rifugio (Our Lady of Refuge).
📅 Every year, on 2 July, with the flower carpets and the Zigni torchlight procession
Verbicaro celebrates Our Lady of Grace on 2 July. In the morning, flower-petal carpets are prepared along the town's streets, crossed in the late afternoon by the procession, which meets the Zigni torchlight procession at its midpoint.
📅 Every year, on the first Sunday of July
On the first Sunday of July Panettieri, a municipality of 345 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron San Carlo Borromeo.
📅 Every year, on 7 July
On 7 July Laino Borgo, a municipality of 2,027 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Blessed Pietro Paolo Navarro.
📅 Every year, on 11 July, with the statue carried out to sea on the largest fishing boat
Cetraro celebrates Saint Benedict of Nursia on 11 July. The patron's statue, kept in the church dedicated to him, is carried in procession and placed on the largest fishing boat, taken out to sea followed by other fishing boats, boats and dinghies.
📅 Every year, on 15 July
On 15 July Belmonte Calabro, a municipality of 2,007 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Bonaventure (San Bonaventura).
📅 Every year, on 15 and 16 July, with the mayor offering a votive candle and women carrying the «cinte»
Scalea celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel on 15 and 16 July. On the morning of the 16th, the mayor, on behalf of the townspeople, offers a votive candle to the Madonna; the procession includes women carrying «cinte» on their heads, richly decorated wooden frames built to hold votive candles.
📅 Every year, on 16 July
Carolei celebrates Our Lady of Mount Carmel on 16 July, in the Church of San Pietro al Carmine.
📅 Every year, on 16 July
On 16 July Maierà, a municipality of 1,231 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patroness the Madonna del Carmine (Our Lady of Mount Carmel).
📅 Every year, on 16 July
Marano Marchesato celebrates Our Lady of Mount Carmel on 16 July, in the church dedicated to her.
📅 Every year, on the third Sunday of July
Parenti celebrates the Madonna del Carmine on the third Sunday of July, in the church dedicated to her.
📅 Every year, on 22 July; Our Lady of the Rosary on the first Sunday of October
Bonifati celebrates Saint Mary Magdalene on 22 July. On the first Sunday of October, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated, and in the hamlet of Cittadella del Capo, on the third Sunday of August, that of Saint Francis of Paola.
📅 Every year, on 25 July
Fuscaldo celebrates Saint James the Greater on 25 July; the other patron, Saint Francis of Paola, is celebrated on 13 August.
📅 Every year, on the first Sunday after 20 July (San Giuseppe) and on the first Sunday of October (Madonna del Rosario)
On the first Sunday after 20 July (San Giuseppe) and on the first Sunday of October (Madonna del Rosario) Santa Domenica Talao, a municipality of 1,272 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patrons San Giuseppe and the Madonna del Rosario.
📅 Every year, on 27 July
On 27 July Santa Caterina Albanese, a municipality of 1,244 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Pantaleon (San Pantaleone).
📅 Every year, on 4 and 5 August
On 4 and 5 August Campana, a municipality of 1,962 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Dominic of Guzmán (san Domenico di Guzmán).
📅 Every year, on 4 August; the Puntadura fair in September
Longobucco celebrates Saint Dominic on 4 August. Every September, the Puntadura fair is held.
📅 Every year, on 4 August
On 4 August Pietrapaola, a municipality of 1,173 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Dominic of Guzmán (san Domenico di Guzmán).
📅 Every year, on 7 August
Francavilla Marittima celebrates Saint Cajetan of Thiene on 7 August. The town holds the Timpone della Motta archaeological site, among the most important in Calabria.
📅 Every year, on 7 August
On 7 August San Donato di Ninea, a municipality of 1,491 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Donatus (san Donato).
📅 Every year, on the second Sunday of August
Saracena celebrates Saint Leo a second time on the second Sunday of August, after the February feast.
📅 Every year, on 10 August; the Festival delle Serre in late August
Cerisano celebrates Saint Lawrence on 10 August, in the church dedicated to him. In late August and early September, the Festival delle Serre is held, now in its twenty-seventh edition.
📅 Every year, on 10 August
Rose celebrates Saint Lawrence on 10 August.
📅 Every year, on 10 August
On 10 August San Lorenzo Bellizzi, a municipality of 746 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint Lawrence the martyr (san Lorenzo martire).
📅 Every year, on 10 August
San Lorenzo del Vallo celebrates Saint Lawrence the Martyr on 10 August, in the church dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 13 August
Fuscaldo celebrates Saint Francis of Paola on 13 August; the other patron, Saint James the Greater, is celebrated on 25 July.
📅 Every year, from 14 to 16 August, with bonfires on the beach on the evening of the 15th
Praia a Mare celebrates the Madonna della Grotta from 14 to 16 August, with the statue carried in procession through the town. On the evening of 15 August, Praia's young people light bonfires on the beach in her honour.
📅 Every year, on 15 August
On 15 August Colosimi, a municipality of 1,313 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patroness Maria Assunta (Assumption of Mary).
📅 Every year, on 15 August
On 15 August Rota Greca, a municipality of 1,178 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patroness Santa Maria Assunta (Assumption of Mary).
📅 Every year, on 15 August
Villapiana celebrates Mary Most Holy of the Plain on 15 August, in the church dedicated to her. The town's other patron, Saint Francis of Paola, is celebrated on 2 April.
📅 Every year, on 16 August
Aprigliano celebrates Saint Roch on 16 August.
📅 Every year, on 16 August, with the caggie procession
Grisolia celebrates Saint Roch of Montpellier with great devotion on 16 August: many women, often barefoot, follow the procession carrying the traditional caggie on their heads.
📅 Every year, on 16 August
Mormanno celebrates together the Assumption of Mary and Saint Roch of Montpellier on 16 August.
📅 Every year, on 19 August
On 19 August Castroregio, a municipality of 345 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates San Rocco, patron of the village.
📅 Every year, on 24 August
On 24 August San Pietro in Amantea, a municipality of 534 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron San Bartolomeo.
📅 Every year, on 29 August, with the events the day before
On 29 August Acquaformosa, a municipality of 1,161 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron San Giovanni Battista.
📅 Every year, on 8 September
Marano Principato celebrates Mary Most Holy Annunciate on 8 September, in the church dedicated to her.
📅 Every year, on 10 September
On 10 September San Nicola Arcella, a municipality of 1,751 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron San Nicola da Tolentino with a procession, mass, festive lights and fireworks.
📅 Every year, on the second Sunday of September
On the second Sunday of September Mangone, a municipality of 1,823 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patroness the Madonna dell'Arco.
📅 Every year, on 26 October, with a three-day fair
San Demetrio Corone celebrates Saint Demetrius the Great Martyr on 26 October, with a three-day fair. Since 1980, the town has hosted the Arbëreshë Song Festival, dedicated to the music of Italy's Albanian communities.
📅 Every year, on 8 September, in San Pietro centre
In the centre of San Pietro, Santa Maria in Gerusalemme is celebrated on 8 September. The church was inaugurated and blessed in 1902 on the occasion of the votive feast for the terrible 1783 earthquake.
📅 Every year, on 19 September
On 19 September Buonvicino celebrates Saint Cyriacus the Abbot; the village has dedicated two churches to him, one inside caves, plus a monumental statue in the square.
📅 Every year, on 26 September
On 26 September Corigliano-Rossano celebrates Saint Neilos of Rossano, patron alongside Saint Francis of Paola (2 April); the town also hosts the Amarelli Licorice Museum.
📅 Every year, on the fourth Sunday of September
On the fourth Sunday of September Carpanzano, a municipality of 300 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patroness the Most Holy Madonna delle Grazie.
📅 Every year, on the last Sunday of September (first Sunday after the 23rd) and on 24 June
Plataci, an Arbëreshë municipality of 830 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron San Giovanni Battista (Saint John the Baptist) on 24 June and on the first Sunday after 23 September.
📅 Every year, on 27 September
On 27 September San Cosmo Albanese celebrates Saints Cosmas and Damian with a great fair: thousands of pilgrims from across the region come to the sanctuary in traditional Arbëreshë costumes.
📅 Every year, on 28 and 29 September
On 28 and 29 September Sangineto celebrates co-patron Saint Michael the Archangel; the village's other patron, Our Lady of the Snows, is celebrated on 5 August.
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Celico celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel; the municipal territory lies within the Sila plateau, with the Tasso-Camigliatello Silano nature reserve and Monte Scuro.
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Crosia celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel in its old town; during the celebrations the traditional "incanto" auction is held, where the faithful offer goods to fund the feast.
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Malvito celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel; the village also preserves the Medieval Castle of Malvito.
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Santa Maria del Cedro celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel at the castle dedicated to him; the village lends its name to the Santa Maria del Cedro citron, a local product with its own protection consortium and museum.
📅 Every year, on 30 September
On 30 September Santa Sofia d'Epiro celebrates Saint Sophia the Martyr, who gives the town its name; the municipality is Arbëresh, founded by Albanian refugees, and the Arbëreshe Museum at Palazzo Bugliari preserves traditional dress.
📅 Every year, on 12 October
On 12 October San Fili celebrates Saint Francis of Paola, one of its two patrons; the other patron is Our Lady of Mount Carmel (16 July), and in August the town hosts "Notti delle magare".
