Antica Fiera di San Bartolomeo

The Antica Fiera di San Bartolomeo 2025 was held on Sunday, August 24th starting from 9:30 AM, enlivening Piazza Litta, Villa Bosi, and the centre 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 food stands. Masses in the Church of San Bartolomeo marked the day, with the celebration presided over by Monsignor Luca Raimondi.

Sunday, August 24, 2025

• Holy Masses in the Church of San Bartolomeo (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 the 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
• Food stalls managed by local bars, shopkeepers, and Pro Loco

The exhibitions in Ossona's historic courtyards and the large public turnout for Saint Bartholomew's Day.