The patron saint of Cavriago is Saint John the Baptist, celebrated on 24 June.
For over 300 years, on the last Sunday of September, the Sagra di San Vincenzo has been held, with various events including the Matildic Procession. On the last Sunday of March, the great fat-ox fair is held, while the second Sunday of September brings the bull fair. On 1 May 1921, during the Labour Day celebrations, a fascist squad shot at demonstrators, killing the Catholic Stefano Barilli and the anarchist Primo Francescotti. The town also holds the Church of San Terenziano and the Church of San Nicolò.
