August Festival of Castana
Castana's Ferragosto between orchestras, dancing, and Oltrepò cuisine
About August Festival
Castana's Ferragosto
In Castana, a municipality in the Oltrepò Pavese area of the province of Pavia, Ferragosto coincides with the August Festival, the summer celebration organized by the Pro Loco of Castana at the Parco Feste Comunale La Buca. Three evenings, around August 15th, where the town gathers for music, dancing, and good food.
Orchestras and Dance Floor
The heart of the festival is the large dance floor, with restaurant and bar service, enlivened each evening by orchestras and bands: from tributes to Italian singer-songwriters to ballroom dancing by orchestras, a tradition that attracts enthusiasts of all ages. The evenings begin around 7:30 PM, when the kitchens open.
Flavors of Oltrepò
Traditional dishes are served: braised ravioli, risotto with sausage accompanied by Bonarda, and offerings like paella on dedicated evenings. All washed down with wines from the surrounding hills, in a territory where viticulture is part of its identity. The August Festival is thus much more than a gastronomic feast: it is the moment when Castana celebrates its community and welcomes the many holidaymakers of the Oltrepò Pavese.
August Festival — edition 2026
The August Festival of Castana will also take place in 2026 from August 14 to 16, at the Parco Feste Comunale La Buca, organized by Pro Loco of Castana. Three Ferragosto evenings with music, dancing, and Oltrepò Pavese cuisine, featuring a large dance floor and restaurant and bar service.
Programme August Festival 2026
Evening program (source Pro Loco of Castana / VisitPavia), kitchens open from 7:30 PM:
- Friday, August 14 — tribute concert to Battisti and Mogol with Hoopera; paella dinner
- Saturday, August 15 — Orchestra Domenico Cerri; braised ravioli specialty
- Sunday, August 16 — Orchestra Giuseppe Spinelli; risotto with sausage and Bonarda
Each evening features a large dance floor with restaurant and bar service. Full menus will be published by Pro Loco on their channels in the weeks prior.
Highlights August Festival 2026
Prices August Festival 2026
Practical information — August Festival
When
Around Ferragosto (August 14-16). Evenings start at 7:30 PM with the opening of the kitchens.
Where
Parco Feste Comunale La Buca, Castana (PV), Oltrepò Pavese.
Reservations
Table reservations recommended: Federico +39 333 8018955, Filippo +39 335 6585503.
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Where does it take place — August Festival
Parco Feste Comunale La Buca
Parco La Buca, 27040 Castana