Credera in Festa
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Heritage

Credera in Festa

The patronal festival of San Donnino in the heart of Cremasco

Credera Rubbiano — Cremona (019)
Dates 11 Oct — 11 Oct 2026
Location Credera Rubbiano (019)
Prices Free
Status —

About Credera in Festa

Every October, Credera Rubbiano, a village in the Cremasco countryside, celebrates its patron saint San Donnino with Credera in Festa. In Piazza Europa, the entire community gathers: stalls, a food area with local flavours, live music, and games for children liven up the patronal festival, a tradition that links the religious feast of San Donnino with the conviviality of the town. An autumn event to discover the authenticity of the province of Cremona.

The festival of the patron saint of Cremasco

In Credera Rubbiano, a small municipality in the Cremasco countryside in the province of Cremona, autumn brings the most cherished festival of the year: Credera in Festa, the patronal festival dedicated to San Donnino, celebrated on October 12th. The occasion intertwines the religious and popular dimensions, bringing the entire community together around its traditions in the heart of the Cremasco region.

Piazza Europa, heart of the festival

The centre of the festival is Piazza Europa, which for the occasion comes alive with stalls, a food area with traditional local flavours, live music, and games for children. It's the classic formula of a Lombard village festival, where the market, good food, and entertainment blend into a day of celebration that also attracts residents from nearby villages.

San Donnino and tradition

The festival is rooted in the devotion to Saint Donnino the Martyr, patron saint of Credera Rubbiano. In some editions, the festival has also taken on the characteristics of a medieval festival, with craft markets in front of the church of San Donnino, street artists, music, and period dances: a nod to history that enriches the bond between the village and its past.

Why it's worth it

Credera in Festa is an opportunity to discover an authentic corner of Cremasco, far from the tourist trails. Amidst the local flavours, music, and the atmosphere of a true village festival, it is an ideal event to experience autumn in the countryside of the province of Cremona.

Credera in Festa — edition 2026

Credera in Festa returns in October 2026, on the occasion of the patronal feast of San Donnino: in 2026, the second Sunday of October falls on the 11th. In Piazza Europa, as tradition dictates, stalls, a food area, live music, and games for children will liven up the festival of the Cremasco village.

In 2026 too, Credera Rubbiano celebrates its patron saint San Donnino with its festival. The festival is usually held on the second Sunday of October, which in 2026 falls on October 11th (San Donnino is celebrated on the 12th). The detailed program will be released by the Municipality in the weeks preceding the event. Based on tradition, Piazza Europa will host stalls, a food area with local flavours, live music, and games for the little ones.

Programme Credera in Festa 2026

The detailed program and the definitive date for the 2026 edition will be released by the Municipality of Credera Rubbiano in the weeks preceding the event. Based on the established tradition of the patronal festival of San Donnino, the program in Piazza Europa includes:

  • Stalls and a market in the square.
  • Food area with flavours of the Cremasco tradition.
  • Live music.
  • Games and entertainment for children.

Highlights Credera in Festa 2026

The patronal festival of San Donnino in Piazza Europa, featuring stalls, a food area, and music.

Prices Credera in Festa 2026

Free admission; food and drinks payable at the food area.

Practical information — Credera in Festa

When

October, on the occasion of the patronal feast of San Donnino (October 12th). In 2025 the festival was held on Sunday, October 12th.

Where

Piazza Europa, Credera Rubbiano (CR), in the Cremasco area. The village is located about 15 km from Crema; reachable by car via provincial roads.

Admission

Free. Organisation by the Municipality of Credera Rubbiano.

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Where does it take place — Credera in Festa

Piazza Europa

Piazza Europa, 26010 Credera Rubbiano

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Credera in Festa in brief

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