Celebrations in Honor of Patron Saints Cassiano and Clemente
The patronal feast of Trecate, blending faith, tradition, and entertainment in Piazza Cavour
About Trecate Patronal Feast
The Patronal Feast of Trecate
The Celebrations in Honor of Patron Saints Cassiano and Clemente represent the most cherished event of the year for Trecate, a town in the Province of Novara overlooking the Ticino river, in the heart of eastern Piedmont. Every September, the community gathers around its two protector saints, San Cassiano and San Clemente, in a festival that unites the spiritual dimension with popular festivities, involving the entire city.
A Tradition of Faith and Community
The religious core of the festival is the parish church, where the most solemn liturgical moments take place: the opening of the saints' shrines (scuroli), the festive mass with the presentation of confirmation candidates, the solemn Sunday mass with the participation of the confraternity and the choir, and finally the evocative closing of the shrines. These are ancient rites, passed down from generation to generation, testifying to the deep bond between the people of Trecate and their patron saints.
Shows and Entertainment in Piazza Cavour
Alongside the religious celebrations, the festival comes alive with a rich secular program centered in Piazza Cavour. The weekend opens with the Association Festival, a showcase of the vibrant local volunteer scene, and continues with live concerts, musical evenings, entertainment, and bouncy castles for children, complete with the traditional free afternoon snack. The fireworks display is an unmissable highlight, illuminating the Trecate sky. Throughout the weekend, there is no shortage of street food stalls and refreshment points.
The Patron Saints' Fair
The Patronal Feast is also linked to the Patron Saints' Fair, a traditional event dedicated to the local agricultural and artisanal world. Stalls featuring quality products, exhibitions of historical and modern agricultural machinery, traditional local farm animals, and tastings of Piedmontese specialties—such as country-style risotto paired with red wine—wind through the streets of the town center. It is an opportunity to rediscover the rural roots of Trecate and the Novara plains.
A Festival for the Whole Community
Organized by the Municipality of Trecate together with the Pro Loco and numerous local associations, the Celebrations of Saints Cassiano and Clemente are much more than a simple village feast: they are the moment when Trecate rediscovers its identity, its history, and its community spirit. It is a free event open to everyone, capable of attracting visitors from across the Province of Novara and the entire West Ticino region.
Trecate Patronal Feast — edition 2026
Trecate Patronal Feast 2026
The Celebrations in Honor of Patron Saints Cassiano and Clemente return to Trecate from Saturday, September 19 to Monday, September 21, 2026. For three days, the town in the Province of Novara will come alive with its most anticipated event, combining religious devotion with popular festivities in Piazza Cavour.
Following the tradition of previous editions, the program will include the opening of the saints' shrines and solemn masses in the parish church, alongside a rich secular calendar featuring the Association Festival, live concerts, entertainment and bouncy castles for children, street food, and the fireworks display. The Patron Saints' Fair, dedicated to the local agricultural and artisanal world, is also confirmed.
The detailed program, including times, artists, and events, will be published by the Municipality of Trecate closer to the festival dates.
Programme Trecate Patronal Feast 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including times and guests, will be announced by the Municipality of Trecate in the weeks leading up to the festival. Based on previous editions, the calendar is structured as follows:
Religious Program
- Opening of the patron saints' shrines in the parish church
- Blessing of backpacks and snack for children and teenagers
- Festive mass with the presentation of confirmation candidates
- Solemn mass with the participation of the confraternity and the choir
- Concert in honor of the patron saints and closing of the shrines
Secular Program in Piazza Cavour
- Association Festival
- Live concerts and musical evenings
- Fireworks display
- "Kids' Party" with bouncy castles, entertainment, and free snack
- Street food and refreshment points throughout the weekend
Patron Saints' Fair
- Stalls with agricultural and artisanal products along the center streets
- Exhibition of historical and modern agricultural machinery
- Tastings of Piedmontese specialties
Highlights Trecate Patronal Feast 2026
Prices Trecate Patronal Feast 2026
Practical information — Trecate Patronal Feast
How to get there
Trecate is located in the Province of Novara, just a few kilometers from the Lombardy border. By car, it can be reached via the A4 Turin-Milan motorway (Novara Est exit) and the Ticino state road. By train, Trecate station is served by the Turin-Milan line with regional stops.
Where it takes place
The heart of the festival is Piazza Cavour, while religious celebrations are held in the parish church of Saints Cassiano and Clemente. The Fair takes place along the streets of the town center.
Admission
All events are free to attend.
Information
Municipality of Trecate, Pro Loco, and local associations. For the updated program, we recommend consulting the Municipality of Trecate's website.
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Where does it take place — Trecate Patronal Feast
Piazza Cavour e Chiesa Parrocchiale dei Santi Cassiano e Clemente
Piazza Cavour, 28069 Trecate