Ancient Saint Bartholomew's Fair
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Edition 2025 — Saint Bartholomew's Fair
The Ancient Saint Bartholomew's Fair 2025 was held on Sunday, August 24th starting at 9:30 AM, enlivening Piazza Litta, Villa Bosi, and the center of Ossona. Among the events were the photographic exhibition "Ric-Amati" by Romina Pilotti, the exhibition "Ossonesi in America" dedicated to the town's emigrants in St. Louis, works by local artists, antique collections in historic courtyards, and historical photographs from the early 20th century.
Alongside the cultural part, there was an exhibition of agricultural and historical machinery, stalls, fairground rides, workshops by associations, and honey tasting stands. Masses in the Church of Saint Bartholomew marked the day, with the celebration presided over by Monsignor Luca Raimondi.
Programme
Sunday, August 24, 2025
- Holy Masses in the Church of Saint Bartholomew (7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 6:00 PM)
- From 9:30 AM — opening of exhibitions: "Ric-Amati" by Romina Pilotti, "Ossonesi in America", works by Mauro Fusè and Mirsada Mataj, "Curiosità d'antan" by Emilio Porrati in historic courtyards
- Guided tours of the photographic exhibition at 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 4:00 PM
- Exhibition of agricultural and historical machinery
- Stalls, fairground rides, workshops by associations (OssonaInsieme, Clover Art), and honey tastings
- Refreshment points organized by local bars, shopkeepers, and Pro Loco
Highlights
The exhibitions in Ossona's historic courtyards and the large popular participation in the Saint Bartholomew's day.
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Where does it take place — Saint Bartholomew's Fair
Centro storico, Piazza Litta Modignani e Villa Bosi
Piazza Litta Modignani 11, 20010 Ossona
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Saint Bartholomew's Fair in brief
History of Saint Bartholomew's Fair
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