Saint Paul of the Cross, born after a plague
📅 Every year, on 18 October
Ovada celebrates its patrons Saint Paul of the Cross and Saint John the Baptist on 18 October; the birthplace of the former, from 1694, has been a national monument since 1918.
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Feast of Saints Simone and Giuda
📅 Every year, on 28 October
On 28 October Ricaldone, a municipality of 675 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron saints Simone and Giuda.
Feast of Saint Charles Borromeo
📅 Every year, on 4 November
On 4 November Tagliolo Monferrato celebrates its patron Saint Charles Borromeo; the town also preserves the Castello di Tagliolo Monferrato.
Our Lady of Salvation and Saint Baudolinus, patrons of a city born to defy Barbarossa
📅 Every year, on 10 November
Alessandria celebrates Our Lady of Salvation and Saint Baudolinus on 10 November; the city was founded in 1168 by the towns of the Lombard League to lure Emperor Frederick Barbarossa into Italy, and withstood his siege before the Battle of Legnano.
Feast of Saint Martin
📅 Every year, on 11 November
On 11 November Carbonara Scrivia celebrates its patron Saint Martin, to whom the town's church is dedicated.
Feast of Saint Martin
📅 Every year, on 11 November
On 11 November Costa Vescovato celebrates its patron Saint Martin, to whom the town's church is dedicated.
Feast of Saint Martin
📅 Every year, on 11 November
On 11 November Montaldeo celebrates its patron Saint Martin, to whom the parish church is dedicated; the town also preserves the Castello Doria.
Feast of Saint Martin
📅 Every year, on 11 November
On 11 November Orsara Bormida celebrates its patron Saint Martin; the municipal territory also holds the castle and a church dedicated to him.
Feast of Saint Martin
📅 Every year, on 11 November
On 11 November Pasturana celebrates its patron Saint Martin, to whom the ancient Pieve di San Martino is dedicated.
Saint Martin, patron of the Roman town of Libarna
📅 Every year, on 11 November; Our Lady of Sorrows is celebrated the third Sunday of September
Serravalle Scrivia celebrates Saint Martin on 11 November, with stalls and a funfair; Our Lady of Sorrows has her own patronal feast on the third Sunday of September, while on the evening of 15 August the Procession of the Assumption is held.
Feast of Saint Martin of Tours
📅 Every year, on 11 November
On 11 November Terruggia celebrates its patron Saint Martin of Tours; the town preserves the Torre Veglio.
Saint Evasius, patron whose sarcophagus bears one of the oldest inscriptions in Piedmontese vernacular
📅 Every year, on 12 November
Casale Monferrato celebrates Saint Evasius on 12 November; the cathedral dedicated to him, according to tradition founded in the 8th century by the Lombard king Liutprand, holds the saint's sarcophagus bearing one of the oldest written records of Piedmontese vernacular.
Feast of Saint Gregory the Wonderworker
📅 Every year, on 17 November
On 17 November Bozzole celebrates its patron Saint Gregory the Wonderworker; the municipal territory includes the Confluenza del Sesia nature reserve.
Feast of Saint Andrew
📅 Every year, on 30 November
On 30 November Cartosio celebrates its patron Saint Andrew; the town preserves the Torre di Cartosio.
Feast of Saint Andrew
📅 Every year, on 30 November
On 30 November Grognardo celebrates its patron Saint Andrew; the town preserves the Castello di Grognardo.
Feast of Saint Andrew
📅 Every year, on 30 November
On 30 November Solonghello celebrates its patron Saint Andrew; the town preserves the Castello di Solonghello.
Feast of Saint Dalmatius
📅 Every year, on 5 December
On 5 December Quargnento celebrates its patron Saint Dalmatius, to whom the minor basilica is dedicated.
Feast of Saint Nicholas of Bari
📅 Every year, on 6 December
On 6 December Avolasca celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas of Bari, to whom the town's church is dedicated.
Feast of Saint Nicholas
📅 Every year, on 6 December
On 6 December Frascaro celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas, to whom the town's church is dedicated.
Feast of Saint Ambrose
📅 Every year, on 7 December
On 7 December Monleale celebrates its patron Saint Ambrose, to whom the town's church is dedicated.
Feast of Saint Ambrose
📅 Every year, on 7 December
On 7 December Spigno Monferrato celebrates its patron Saint Ambrose; the town also keeps a thanksgiving procession dating to 1630 and the memory of Saint Emerentiana, which became a symbolic local feast.
Feast of Saint Ambrose
📅 Every year, on 7 December
On 7 December Treville celebrates its patron Saint Ambrose, to whom one of the churches of this small Monferrato town is dedicated.
Feast of Saint Syrus
📅 Every year, on 9 December
On 9 December Castelletto Monferrato celebrates its patron Saint Syrus; the town is also known for the Sagra della Zucca, with its typical pumpkin lasagna.
Feast of Saint Lucy
📅 Every year, on 13 December
On 13 December Conzano celebrates its patroness Saint Lucy, to whom the town's church is dedicated, in the Monferrato area near Casale.
Saint Stephen, patron of the land of the Torre dei Cova
📅 Every year, on 26 December; the first week of August hosts the Sagra dell'agnolotto
Felizzano celebrates Saint Stephen on 26 December; the town's main event, however, is the Sagra dell'agnolotto, in the first week of August, while the last week of July hosts the Festa della Leva, three days of celebrations for young people coming of age.
Feast of Saint Christopher
📅 Every year, on 7 January
On 7 January San Cristoforo celebrates its patron Saint Christopher, whose name became part of the town's own name; the Castello di San Cristoforo stands here.
Feast of Saint Julian
📅 Every year, on 9 January
On 9 January Carrega Ligure, a small municipality of 83 inhabitants, celebrates its patron Saint Julian; the town preserves the Torre Malaspina.
Feast of Saint Sebastian
📅 Every year, on 20 January
On 20 January Grondona celebrates its patron Saint Sebastian; on the last weekend of August the town hosts the Sagra della capra e della fersulla.
Feast of Saint Sebastian
📅 Every year, on 20 January
On 20 January Ponti celebrates its patron Saint Sebastian; the town's most important festival remains the Sagra del Polentone, on the second-to-last Sunday of Carnival.
Saint Sebastian, patron of the town of the castle
📅 Every year, on 20 January; the town's summer festival is held the second Sunday of August
Pozzolo Formigaro celebrates Saint Sebastian on 20 January; on the second Sunday of August, the town's summer festival is held, with fireworks and a fair at the sports centre.
Feast of Saint Sebastian
📅 Every year, on 20 January
On 20 January San Sebastiano Curone celebrates its patron Saint Sebastian, who also appears in the town's name; every November it hosts the Fiera Nazionale del Tartufo.
Feast of Saint Vincent
📅 Every year, on 22 January
On 22 January Mirabello Monferrato celebrates its patron Saint Vincent, after whom the parish church is named; in May and June the town hosts the Folke'bello and the Festa d'estate.
Feast of Saint Valerius
📅 Every year, on 22 January
On 22 January Occimiano celebrates its patron Saint Valerius, after whom the town's church is named, identified with Valerius of Saragossa.
Saint James the Greater, patron alongside Saint Maximus of Pavia
📅 Every year, on 26 January; Saint Maximus of Pavia is celebrated on 25 July
Valenza celebrates Saint James the Greater on 26 January; the town's co-patron is Saint Maximus of Pavia, celebrated on 25 July.
Feast of Saint Julius of Orta
📅 Every year, on 31 January
On 31 January Altavilla Monferrato celebrates its patron Saint Julius of Orta, to whom the town's church is dedicated; the Castello d'Altavilla stands in the municipality.
Feast of Saint Blaise
📅 Every year, on 3 February
On 3 February Castellania Coppi, with just 91 inhabitants, celebrates its patron Saint Blaise; in August, at Sant'Alosio, two traditional fairs are held.
Feast of Saint Agatha
📅 Every year, on 5 February
On 5 February Pontestura celebrates its patroness Saint Agatha, to whom the town's church is dedicated; the great esplanade hosts «Riso & Rose» and the July Festa in Piazza.
Feast of Saint Agatha
📅 Every year, on 5 February
On 5 February Sant'Agata Fossili celebrates its patroness Saint Agatha, after whom the town's church is named, restored and decorated in 1905-1906.
Saint Marcianus, patron alongside the «official» feast of the Holy Cross
📅 Every year, on 6 March; the «official» feast of the Holy Cross is held on the second Sunday of May
Tortona celebrates Saint Marcianus on 6 March; the town's «official» feast, however, is that of the Holy Cross, generally celebrated on the second Sunday of May in memory of a relic of the Cross kept in the Duomo.
Feast of Saint George and Fair
📅 Every year, on 23 April
On 23 April Carpeneto celebrates its patron Saint George with the Fiera di San Giorgio; in August the «Notte Magica», the Ostrich Festival and the Festa del Borgo Sant'Alberto are held.
Feast of Saint George
📅 Every year, on 23 April
On 23 April Cerreto Grue, a municipality of 325 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated.
Feast of Saint George
📅 Every year, on 23 April
On 23 April Montechiaro d'Acqui celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; on the first Sunday of May the anchovy trade is re-enacted at the «Anciuada der castlan».
Feast of Saint George
📅 Every year, on 23 April
On 23 April Paderna, a municipality of 231 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated.
Feast of Saint George
📅 Every year, on 23 April
On 23 April Roccaforte Ligure, a municipality of 154 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the pieve (rural parish church) is dedicated.
Feast of Saint George
📅 Every year, on 23 April
On 23 April San Giorgio Monferrato, a municipality of 1,279 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated.
Saint George, patron of the land of the Sanctuary of Monte Spineto
📅 Every year, on 23 April; an end-of-summer fair is held in early September in the hamlet of Vargo
Stazzano celebrates Saint George on 23 April, in the church dedicated to him; other yearly events include the Sagra del Polletto in June and, in early September, an end-of-summer fair in the hamlet of Vargo.
Feast of San Pietro martire
📅 Every year, on 29 April
On 29 April Ticineto, a municipality of 1,424 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Pietro martire.
Feast of Saint Spyridon of Trimythous
📅 Every year, on 4 May
On 4 May Frassinello Monferrato, a municipality of 533 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Spyridon of Trimythous.
Saint Pius V, patron of the land of the great complex of Santa Croce
📅 Every year, on 5 May
Bosco Marengo celebrates Saint Pius V on 5 May.
Feast of Saint Victor
📅 Every year, on 8 May
On 8 May Momperone, a municipality of 219 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Victor, after whom, with Saint Peter, the town's church is named.
Feast of Saint Victor the Moor
📅 Every year, on 8 May
On 8 May Rosignano Monferrato, a municipality of 1,641 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Victor the Moor, to whom the town's church is dedicated.
Saint Pancras, patron of the land of the Sanctuary hill
📅 Every year, on 12 May, with a procession from the town to the Sanctuary hill
Silvano d'Orba celebrates Saint Pancras every 12 May, with a procession carrying the saint's statue from the town up to the Sanctuary hill, where the feast takes place with banquets, food and good wine.
Saint Cyriacus and Pentecost, patrons of the land of the Torre Paleologa
📅 Every year, on Pentecost Tuesday
San Salvatore Monferrato celebrates Saint Cyriacus together with Pentecost on Pentecost Tuesday.
Feast of Saint Bernardino of Siena
📅 Every year, on 20 May
On 20 May Castelspina, a municipality of 422 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Bernardino of Siena.
Our Lady of Graces, patroness with a church that echoes the castle
📅 Every year, on 21 May
Francavilla Bisio celebrates Our Lady of Graces on 21 May; her 1950 parish church has a red-brick façade that deliberately echoes the motif of the Guasco castle, which has overlooked the settlement since a tower already existing in the 10th century.
Saint Desiderius, patron of the town of the Castello dei Torriani
📅 Every year, on 23 May
Castelnuovo Scrivia celebrates Saint Desiderius on 23 May.
Feast of Saint Marcian
📅 Every year, on 3 June
On 3 June Alfiano Natta, a municipality of 754 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Marcian, to whom the parish church is dedicated.
Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua
📅 Every year, on 13 June
On 13 June Isola Sant'Antonio, a municipality of 734 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Anthony of Padua.
Feast of Saint John the Baptist
📅 Every year, on 24 June
On 24 June Albera Ligure, a municipality of 329 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint John the Baptist.
Feast of Saint John the Baptist
📅 Every year, on 24 June
On 24 June Alice Bel Colle, a municipality of 774 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint John the Baptist.
Saint John the Baptist, patron of the land of the Monteverde Plaster Cast Gallery
📅 Every year, on 24 June
Bistagno celebrates Saint John the Baptist on 24 June.
Feast of Saint John the Baptist
📅 Every year, on 24 June
On 24 June Mongiardino Ligure, a municipality of 177 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint John the Baptist.
Feast of Saint John the Baptist
📅 Every year, on 24 June
On 24 June Montemarzino, a municipality of 341 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint John the Baptist.
Feast of Saint John the Baptist
📅 Every year, on 24 June
On 24 June Ponzano Monferrato, a municipality of 380 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint John the Baptist.
Feast of Saint John the Baptist
📅 Every year, on 24 June
On 24 June Voltaggio, a municipality of 759 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron; on 23 June the Notte di San Giovanni is held.
Saint Peter, patron of the land of the Orba stream
📅 Every year, on 29 June
Capriata d'Orba celebrates Saint Peter on 29 June, in the church dedicated to him.
Feast of Saint Peter
📅 Every year, on 29 June
On 29 June Gabiano, a municipality of 1,212 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Peter.
Feast of Saint Peter
📅 Every year, on 29 June
On 29 June Odalengo Piccolo, a municipality of 270 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Peter.
Feast of Saint Peter
📅 Every year, on 29 June
On 29 June Olivola, a municipality of 123 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Peter.
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
📅 Every year, on 29 June
On 29 June Pareto, a municipality of 602 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patrons Saints Peter and Paul.
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
📅 Every year, on 29 June
On 29 June Quattordio, a municipality of 1,668 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patrons Saints Peter and Paul.
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
📅 Every year, on 29 June
On 29 June Visone, a municipality of 1,257 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patrons Saints Peter and Paul: the two wooden statues are carried in procession.
Feast of the Madonna della Salute e della Pace
📅 Every year, on the first Sunday of July
On the first Sunday of July Fraconalto, a municipality of 352 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness the Madonna della Salute e della Pace.
Saint Guido and Saint Maiorinus, patrons of the town of the thermal baths and Roman aqueduct
📅 Every year, on 11 July
Acqui Terme celebrates Saint Guido and Saint Maiorinus on 11 July; the former, bishop of the town, completed the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, consecrating it in 1067, while the latter was the town's first bishop, perhaps in the late 4th century.
Feast of Saints Rufinus and Venantius
📅 Every year, on 14 July
On 14 July Sarezzano, a municipality of 1,193 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patrons Saint Rufinus and Saint Venantius (san Ruffino e san Venanzio).
Feast of Saints Quiricus and Julitta
📅 Every year, on 15 July
On 15 July Borgo San Martino, a municipality of 1,470 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patrons Saint Quiricus and Saint Julitta (san Quirico e santa Giulitta).
Feast of Saint Quiricus
📅 Every year, on 15 July
On 15 July Odalengo Grande, a municipality of 487 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Quiricus (San Quirico).
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
📅 Every year, on 16 July
On 16 July Cantalupo Ligure, a municipality of 549 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness the Madonna del Carmelo (Our Lady of Mount Carmel).
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
📅 Every year, on 16 July
On 16 July Casaleggio Boiro, a municipality of 401 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness the Madonna del Carmine (Our Lady of Mount Carmel).
Feast of the Madonna del Carmine
📅 Every year, on 16 July
On 16 July Casasco, a municipality of 124 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness the Madonna del Carmine.
Feast of Saint Quiricus
📅 Every year, on 16 July
On 16 July Castelnuovo Bormida, a municipality of 680 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Quiricus (San Quirico).
Feast of Saints Quiricus and Julitta
📅 Every year, on 16 July
On 16 July Cella Monte, a municipality of 528 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patrons Saint Quiricus and Saint Julitta (san Quirico e santa Giulitta).
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Albert
📅 Every year, on 16 July
On 16 July Cremolino, a municipality of 1,062 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patrons the Madonna del Carmine and Saint Albert (Sant'Alberto).
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
📅 Every year, on 16 July
On 16 July Pietra Marazzi, a municipality of 900 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness the Madonna del Carmine (Our Lady of Mount Carmel).
Saint Emilian, patron of the land of the San Michele Auditorium
📅 Every year, on 16 July
Villanova Monferrato celebrates Saint Emilian on 16 July, in the church dedicated to him.
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
📅 Every year, on the Sunday after 16 July (Madonna del Carmine)
On the Sunday after 16 July Bassignana, a municipality of 1,742 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates the patronal feast of the Madonna del Carmine (Our Lady of Mount Carmel).
Feast of Saint Bruno of Segni
📅 Every year, on 18 July
On 18 July Solero, a municipality of 1,660 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Bruno of Segni (San Bruno di Segni).
Feast of Saint Margaret
📅 Every year, on 20 July
On 20 July Cassinelle, a municipality of 937 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness Saint Margaret (Santa Margherita).
Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene and Saint Dalmatius
📅 Every year, on 22 July
On 22 July Masio, a municipality of 1,465 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patrons Saint Mary Magdalene and Saint Dalmatius (santa Maria Maddalena e san Dalmazzo).
Feast of Saint James
📅 Every year, on 25 July; the Nativity of Mary on 8 September
On 25 July Bergamasco, a municipality of 765 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint James (San Giacomo); on 8 September comes the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Feast of Saint James
📅 Every year, on 25 July
On 25 July Brignano-Frascata, a municipality of 451 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint James (San Giacomo).
Saint James, patron of the town of the Scorribanda cassinese
📅 Every year, on 25 July, with the «Musica sotto le stelle» concert the fourth Monday of July
Cassine celebrates Saint James on 25 July, with the «Musica sotto le stelle» concert every fourth Monday of July; the third weekend of June brings the Scorribanda cassinese, a festival of marching bands and folk groups, while in September the town hosts the Medieval Festival.
Saint James, patron of the town of the Fort
📅 Every year, on 25 July
Gavi celebrates Saint James on 25 July, in the church dedicated to him.
Feast of Saint James
📅 Every year, on 25 July
On 25 July Giarole, a municipality of 720 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint James (San Giacomo).
Feast of Saint James
📅 Every year, on 25 July
On 25 July Rocca Grimalda, a municipality of 1,495 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint James (San Giacomo); the village also dances the Carnival Lachera.
Feast of Saint James
📅 Every year, on 25 July
On 25 July Sala Monferrato, a municipality of 377 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint James (San Giacomo).
Feast of Saint James the Apostle
📅 Every year, on 25 July
On 25 July Spineto Scrivia, a municipality of 332 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint James the Apostle (San Giacomo apostolo).
Feast of Saint Anne
📅 Every year, on 26 July
On 26 July Castelletto d'Erro, a municipality of 150 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness Saint Anne (sant'Anna).
Feast of Saint Christopher
📅 Every year, on 26 July
On 26 July Fubine Monferrato, a municipality of 1,657 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Christopher (San Cristoforo).
Feast of Saint Anne
📅 Every year, on 26 July; the Sagra della fagiolana on the second Sunday of September
On 26 July Rocchetta Ligure, a municipality of 210 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness Saint Anne (sant'Anna); in September the Sagra della fagiolana is held.
Saint Anne, patron of the Alessandria town
📅 Every year, on 26 July
Sale celebrates Saint Anne on 26 July.
Feast of Saints Nazarius and Celsus
📅 Every year, on 28 July
On 28 July Cerrina Monferrato, a municipality of 1,495 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patrons Saints Nazarius and Celsus (santi Nazario e Celso).
Feast of Saints Nazarius and Celsus
📅 Every year, on 28 July
On 28 July Prasco, a municipality of 552 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patrons Saints Nazarius and Celsus (santi Nazario e Celso).
Saint Felix of Rome, patron of the land of the medieval tower
📅 Every year, on 29 July
Frugarolo celebrates Saint Felix of Rome on 29 July, in the parish dedicated to him.
Feast of Saint Felix and Saint Agatha
📅 Every year, on 29 July
On 29 July Oviglio, a municipality of 1,319 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patrons Saint Felix and Saint Agatha (san Felice e sant'Agata).
Feast of Sant'Eusebio di Vercelli
📅 Every year, on 1 August
On 1 August Camagna Monferrato, a municipality of 510 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Sant'Eusebio di Vercelli.
Feast of Sant'Eusebio di Vercelli
📅 Every year, on 1 August
On 1 August Castelletto Merli, a municipality of 484 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Sant'Eusebio di Vercelli.
Feast of Saint Eusebius
📅 Every year, on 2 August
On 2 August Carezzano, a municipality of 444 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Eusebius of Vercelli (sant'Eusebio di Vercelli).
Feast of Saint Eusebius
📅 Every year, on 2 August
On 2 August Ottiglio, a municipality of 672 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Eusebius (sant'Eusebio).
Feast of Saint Dominic
📅 Every year, on 4 August
On 4 August Rivalta Bormida, a municipality of 1,417 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Dominic (San Domenico) with the zucchini sagra.
Saint Victor and Our Lady of the Snows, patrons of the land of the Torre Ratti castle
📅 Every year, on 5 August; last Sunday of March, in the hamlet of Persi, Saint Joseph's feast with Fersêu
Borghetto di Borbera celebrates Saint Victor and Our Lady of the Snows on 5 August; on the last Sunday of March, in the hamlet of Persi, the feast of Saint Joseph is held, with an exhibition of animals, vintage tractors, crafts and tastings of Fersêu (fritters).
Our Lady of the Snow, patron of the town of Saint Catherine's fair
📅 Every year, on 5 August; the Feast of Saint Catherine is held on 25 November since 1607
Novi Ligure celebrates Our Lady of the Snow on 5 August; since 1607 the town has also held the Feast of Saint Catherine, on 25 November, with a three-day fair through the town's central streets.
Feast of Saint Sixtus
📅 Every year, on 6 August
On 6 August Morbello, a municipality of 408 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Sixtus (san Sisto).
Feast of Saint Cajetan
📅 Every year, on 7 August
On 7 August Castellar Guidobono, a municipality of 427 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Cajetan of Thiene (san Gaetano di Thiene).
Feast of San Fermo
📅 Every year, on 8 August
On 8 August Merana, a municipality of 185 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Fermo.
Feast of San Fermo
📅 Every year, on 9 August
On 9 August Montacuto, a municipality of 306 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Fermo.
Feast of Saint Lawrence
📅 Every year, on 10 August
On 10 August Cabella Ligure, a municipality of 554 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Lawrence (san Lorenzo).
Feast of Saint Lawrence
📅 Every year, on 10 August
On 10 August Camino, a municipality of 802 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Lawrence (san Lorenzo).
Saint Lawrence, patron of the land of the country fair
📅 Every year, on 10 August; from July to October the town holds park festivals, a country fair and Terra e vino
Castelletto d'Orba celebrates Saint Lawrence on 10 August; between July and October the town livens up with park festivals, a late-August country fair and the Terra e vino event in early October.
Feast of Saint Lawrence
📅 Every year, on 10 August
On 10 August Cavatore, a municipality of 301 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Lawrence (san Lorenzo).
Feast of Saint Lawrence
📅 Every year, on 10 August
On 10 August Denice, a municipality of 190 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Lawrence (san Lorenzo).
Feast of Saint Lawrence and the agnolotti festival
📅 Every year, on 10 August
On 10 August, the day of San Lorenzo (Saint Lawrence), Gamalero, a municipality of 847 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron with the sagra dell'agnolotto al sugo di cinghiale (agnolotti with wild boar sauce festival).
Feast of Saint Lawrence
📅 Every year, on 10 August
On 10 August Pozzol Groppo, a municipality of 365 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint Lawrence (san Lorenzo).
Saint Lawrence, patron of the land of the Abbey of Precipiano
📅 Every year, on 10 August
Vignole Borbera celebrates Saint Lawrence on 10 August, in the church dedicated to him.
Feast of Santa Maria Assunta
📅 Every year, on 15 August
On 15 August Casal Cermelli, a municipality of 1,235 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness Santa Maria Assunta (Assumption of Mary).
Feast of the Madonna Assunta
📅 Every year, on 15 August
On 15 August Casalnoceto, a municipality of 1,015 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness the Madonna Assunta (Assumption of Mary).
Feast of Santa Maria Assunta
📅 Every year, on 15 August
On 15 August Coniolo, a municipality of 451 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness Santa Maria Assunta (Assumption of Mary).
Feast of Santa Maria Assunta
📅 Every year, on 15 August
On 15 August Guazzora, a municipality of 313 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness Santa Maria Assunta (Assumption of Mary).
Feast of Maria Assunta
📅 Every year, on 15 August
On 15 August Moncestino, a municipality of 228 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness Maria Assunta (Assumption of Mary).
Feast of Santa Maria Assunta
📅 Every year, on 15 August
On 15 August Montegioco, a municipality of 326 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness Santa Maria Assunta (Assumption of Mary).
Saint Roch of Montpellier, patron of the town of the centuries-old fairs
📅 Every year, on 16 August; the Fair of Saints James and Philip, on 1 May, has 5 centuries of tradition
Arquata Scrivia celebrates Saint Roch of Montpellier on 16 August; the Fair of Saints James and Philip, on 1 May, has a five-century tradition, while on 24 August the Saint Bartholomew fair is held, also called the onion fair, and on 4 November the Saint Charles fair.
Feast of San Rocco
📅 Every year, on 16 August
On 16 August Balzola, a municipality of 1,420 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Rocco.
Feast of San Rocco
📅 Every year, on 16 August
On 16 August Molino dei Torti, a municipality of 653 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Rocco.
Feast of San Rocco
📅 Every year, on 16 August
On 16 August Mombello Monferrato, a municipality of 1,087 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Rocco.
Feast of San Rocco and Maria Assunta in cielo
📅 Every year, on 16 August
On 16 August Montecastello, a municipality of 324 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patrons San Rocco and Maria Assunta in cielo (Assumption of Mary into Heaven).
Saint Joachim, patron of the land of the museum of old trades
📅 Every year, on 17 August, preceded on 14 and 15 August by a country supper
Basaluzzo celebrates Saint Joachim on 17 August; on 14 and 15 August, a traditional country supper is held in preparation for the patronal feast.
Feast of San Bernardo
📅 Every year, on 20 August
On 20 August Borgoratto Alessandrino, a municipality of 617 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Bernardo.
Feast of San Bernardo
📅 Every year, on 20 August
On 20 August Bosio, a municipality of 1,240 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Bernardo.
Saint Bernard, patron of the land of the Sagra del Polentone
📅 Every year, on 20 August; the Sagra del Polentone has been the town's main feast for decades
Molare celebrates Saint Bernard on 20 August; the Sagra del Polentone, officially held since the first half of the 20th century, has for decades been the town's most important feast, rooted in a folk tradition about a dish of hot polenta once offered by a local family.
Feast of Blessed Giovannino Costa
📅 Every year, on the second-to-last Sunday of August
On the second-to-last Sunday of August Volpedo, a municipality of 1,212 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Blessed Giovannino Costa.
Feast of San Bartolomeo with raviolata
📅 Every year, on 24 August
On 24 August Melazzo, a municipality of 1,315 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Bartolomeo with the raviolata.
Feast of San Bartolomeo
📅 Every year, on 24 August
On 24 August Morsasco, a municipality of 712 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Bartolomeo.
Feast of San Bartolomeo
📅 Every year, on 24 August
On 24 August Vignale Monferrato, a municipality of 1,068 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Bartolomeo.
Feast of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
📅 Every year, on 29 August
On 29 August Garbagna, a municipality of 707 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist.
Feast of San Giovanni Battista
📅 Every year, on 29 August
On 29 August Morano sul Po, a municipality of 1,511 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Giovanni Battista.
Feast of Sant'Innocenzo
📅 Every year, on the last Sunday of August
On the last Sunday of August Sezzadio, a municipality of 1,294 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Sant'Innocenzo.
Feast of San Michele Arcangelo
📅 Every year, on the first Sunday of September
On the first Sunday of September Montaldo Bormida, a municipality of 708 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Michele Arcangelo.
Feast of the Nativity of Mary
📅 Every year, on 8 September
On 8 September Belforte Monferrato, a municipality of 505 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Feast of the Nativity of Mary
📅 Every year, on 8 September
On 8 September Fresonara, a municipality of 739 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
The Nativity of Mary, patron of the land of co-patrons Sebastian and Magdalene
📅 Every year, on 8 September; co-patrons are Saint Sebastian (third Sunday of January) and Saint Mary Magdalene (third Sunday of July)
Predosa celebrates the Nativity of Mary on 8 September, in the church dedicated to her; the town also venerates two co-patrons, Saint Sebastian, celebrated the third Sunday of January with a traditional agnolotti lunch at the parish, and Saint Mary Magdalene, celebrated the third Sunday of July.
Feast of the Nativity of Mary
📅 Every year, on 8 September
On 8 September Rivarone, a municipality of 363 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
Feast of the Nativity of Mary
📅 Every year, on 8 September
On 8 September Valmacca, a municipality of 1,055 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patron of the Alessandria town
📅 Every year, on 8 September
Viguzzolo celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 8 September.
Feast of San Nicola da Tolentino
📅 Every year, on 10 September, with the Fiera di San Nicola on the 11th
On 10 September Mornese, a municipality of 726 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Nicola da Tolentino; the next day the traditional Fiera di San Nicola is held.
Feast of the Madonnina di sant'Ambrogio
📅 Every year, on the second Sunday of September
On the second Sunday of September Tassarolo, a municipality of 636 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patroness the Madonnina di sant'Ambrogio.
Patronal feast of the Nativity of Mary
📅 Every year, on the fourth Sunday of September and the following Monday
On the fourth Sunday of September Alzano Scrivia, a municipality of 380 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates the patronal feast of the Nativity of Mary, followed on Monday by the livestock and goods fair.
Through the year
Patron saint festival 📍 Carrosio
Feast of the Holy Cross
📅 Every year, on 14 September
On 14 September Carrosio celebrates the Holy Cross; the village also remembers 2 September 1815, when King Victor Emmanuel I and Queen Maria Teresa of Austria-Este passed through, greeted with great celebration by the people.
Patron saint festival 📍 Cassano Spinola
Saint Peter, patron of the land of the Parco Castello
📅 Every year, on the Monday after the third Sunday of September
Cassano Spinola celebrates Saint Peter on the Monday after the third Sunday of September, in the church dedicated to him.
Patron saint festival 📍 Castellazzo Bormida
Saint Stephen, patron of the month of «settembre castellazzese»
📅 Every year, on the Tuesday after the third Sunday of September; the Goose Palio is run on the third Sunday
Castellazzo Bormida celebrates Saint Stephen on the Tuesday after the third Sunday of September; the «settembre castellazzese» gathers all the events of the town festival, from the programme presentation in late August to the pumpkin market exhibition, including the Goose Palio in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
Patron saint festival 📍 Murisengo
Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot
📅 Every year, on 22 September
On 22 September Murisengo celebrates Saint Anthony Abbot; the town has also held the truffle fair since 1967, every November.
Patron saint festival 📍 Terzo
Feast of Saint Maurice
📅 Every year, on 22 September
On 22 September Terzo celebrates Saint Maurice the Martyr; one of the village's churches bears the same title.
Patron saint festival 📍 Volpeglino
Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian
📅 Every year, on 26 September
On 26 September Volpeglino celebrates Saints Cosmas and Damian; the village also holds a feast in honour of the Nativity of Mary on the first Sunday of September.
Patron saint festival 📍 Malvicino
Feast of Saint Michael
📅 Every year, on the last Sunday of September
On the last Sunday of September Malvicino celebrates Saint Michael in the ancient pieve dedicated to him.
Patron saint festival 📍 Strevi
Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Strevi celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel; the village also preserves the Castello di Strevi.
Patron saint festival 📍 Villamiroglio
Feast of Saint Michael
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Villamiroglio celebrates Saint Michael in the church of Santi Filippo e Michele; the municipal territory includes the Bricco delle Pietre.
Patron saint festival 📍 Villaromagnano
Feast of Saint Michael
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Villaromagnano celebrates Saint Michael in the church dedicated to him; the municipal territory includes Monte Bosso and Monte Gambera.
Patron saint festival 📍 Villadeati
Feast of San Remigio
📅 Every year, on 1 October
On 1 October Villadeati, a municipality of 523 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Remigio (Saint Remigius).
Patron saint festival 📍 Pecetto di Valenza
Feast of San Remigio
📅 Every year, on the first Sunday of October
On the first Sunday of October Pecetto di Valenza, a municipality of 1,233 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron San Remigio.
Patron saint festival 📍 Villalvernia
Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
📅 Every year, on 7 October
On 7 October Villalvernia celebrates its patron Our Lady of the Rosary; the town also preserves Villa Sforzini di Castellar Ponzano, with its park.
Patron saint festival 📍 Dernice
Feast of Saint Donninus
📅 Every year, on 9 October
On 9 October Dernice celebrates its patron Saint Donninus; with just 210 residents, the town also preserves the Castello di Dernice.
Patron saint festival 📍 Berzano di Tortona
Feast of Saint Teresa
📅 Every year, on 15 October
On 15 October Berzano di Tortona celebrates its patron Saint Teresa of Ávila; with just 171 residents it is one of the smallest municipalities in the province of Alessandria.