A Festival Among the Clouds — Patronal Feast of the Assumption
The patronal feast of Maria SS. Assunta of Medolago, between faith and popular celebration
About A Festival Among the Clouds
A Festival Among the Clouds: Medolago's Patronal Feast
In the Municipality of Medolago, in the Province of Bergamo, the patronal feast dedicated to Maria SS. Assunta bears a poetic name: Una Festa tra le Nuvole (A Festival Among the Clouds). The event, organized by the parish community, takes place around August 15th, the day of the Assumption, and combines religious devotion with the summer popular festival.
A Festival for Everyone
For several days, the area of the parish church becomes the pulsating heart of the town. The program includes:
- live music every evening, with orchestras and bands
- games and entertainment
- inflatable area for children
- catering service, wood-fired pizzeria, and bar
- charity raffle and tombola tournaments
It is a festival designed for families and all generations, where the conviviality of the table and the joy of the evenings intertwine with the tradition of the patronal feast.
The Religious Heart
Alongside the popular festival, the spiritual dimension remains central. August 15th is dedicated to the solemn mass, followed by the procession with the ancient statue of the Madonna Assunta through the streets of the town and the final blessing. A moment of reflection that gives meaning to the entire event.
The Grand Fireworks Finale
The festival concludes, on the night of Ferragosto, with the traditional fireworks display, eagerly awaited each year by young and old, which lights up the sky of Medolago and beautifully closes one of the most cherished celebrations of the Bergamo community.
A Festival Among the Clouds — edition 2026
A Festival Among the Clouds returns to Medolago in the days around August 15th, 2026, the feast of Maria SS. Assunta, patron saint of the town. For several evenings, the area of the parish church hosts live music, games, an inflatable area for children, catering service, pizzeria, and bar.
August 15th is dedicated to the solemn mass and the procession with the ancient statue of the Madonna Assunta, with the final blessing. The event concludes, on the night of Ferragosto, with the traditional fireworks display.
Programme A Festival Among the Clouds 2026
Program based on the traditional structure of the patronal feast (details to be announced by the parish community of Medolago):
Festival Days (Evenings)
- Opening of the catering service, pizzeria, and bar, usually from 7:00 PM
- Live music with orchestras and bands
- Inflatable area and games for children
- Charity raffle and tombola tournaments
August 15th — Assumption Day
- Solemn Mass
- Procession with the ancient statue of the Madonna Assunta and final blessing
- In the evening, closing fireworks display
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Practical information — A Festival Among the Clouds
How to get there
Medolago is located in the Province of Bergamo, in the Isola Bergamasca area, reachable by car from the provincial roads of the region and the nearby A4 motorway. The festival takes place in the area of the parish church.
Services
Catering service, pizzeria, and bar are available, usually from the evening. There is an inflatable area for children and games.
When
The festival is concentrated in the days around August 15th, with the fireworks finale on the night of Ferragosto.
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Where does it take place — A Festival Among the Clouds
Area della chiesa parrocchiale di Medolago
Area della chiesa parrocchiale, 24030 Medolago