Chieve in Festa
The mid-summer sagra in the Cremasco area, heir to the Fiera di San Rocco
About Chieve in Festa
Chieve's Summer Festival
In Chieve, a municipality in the Cremasco area, province of Cremona, Chieve in Festa is the highlight of the summer. The event represents the modern evolution of the historic Fiera di San Rocco (Saint Roch Fair), which was once held in the village square, and preserves its spirit of community celebration.
Cremasco Cuisine and Music
The heart of the sagra is gastronomic, with a particular focus on local traditional dishes:
- The famous tortelli cremaschi, with their characteristic sweet-spiced filling
- Grilled meats and fried foods
- Beer and bar
Diners are welcomed at tables to eat comfortably, while live music accompanies the evenings, a central element of the experience.
A Community Celebration
Chieve in Festa is organized and enlivened by the Comitato Chieve in Festa (Chieve in Festa Committee), made up of volunteers who welcome participants with cheerfulness. More than just a simple sagra, it is a gathering moment for the inhabitants and visitors from neighbouring towns, who rediscover the flavours and conviviality of the Cremasco area, in the province of Cremona, every summer.
Chieve in Festa — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Chieve in Festa is expected in mid-August, following the recent editions (in 2025 from August 16th to 20th). As tradition dictates, the sagra offers evenings of Cremasco cuisine with tortelli, grilled meats, and fried foods, beer, and live music, with table service. The organization is managed by the Comitato Chieve in Festa; the exact dates will be announced closer to the event.
Programme Chieve in Festa 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Comitato Chieve in Festa. Based on recent editions, the sagra typically includes, for several consecutive evenings in mid-August:
- Typical Cremasco cuisine: tortelli cremaschi, grilled meats, fried foods
- Bar and beer service
- Live music every evening
- Table service
Highlights Chieve in Festa 2026
Prices Chieve in Festa 2026
Practical information — Chieve in Festa
Where
Centre of Chieve (CR), Cremasco area.
When
Mid-August.
Services
Kitchen with table service, bar, and beer. Free admission; consumption charged.
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Where does it take place — Chieve in Festa
Centro di Chieve
Centro del paese, 26010 Chieve