Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Valentine Martyr
The feast of the patrons of the smallest municipality in the province of Terni, between faith, baskets and fireworks
About Patronal feast of Polino
The Patrons of the Village
Polino is the least populous municipality in the province of Terni, a small mountain village overlooking the mountains of the Terni Valnerina. Every year, the town celebrates its two patron saints, Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Valentine Martyr, with a festival that, as the local community itself recalls, represents "a moment of great cultural and religious value".
The Procession and the 'Canestre'
The heart of the festival is the procession to the hermitage of Saint Anthony, accompanied by the traditional parade of 'canestre', the traditional baskets carried in procession which represent one of the most characteristic expressions of the area's popular religiosity. The Polino town band accompanies the key moments of the celebration.
A Feast for All Ages
Alongside the religious dimension, the festival offers moments of conviviality and fun: street food and local gastronomy, stalls with typical products from the Terni mountains, and to conclude, the fireworks display. An event designed for all ages, which brings together the small community of Polino and visitors in one of the most authentic villages of southern Umbria.
Patronal feast of Polino — edition 2026
For 2026, the Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Valentine Martyr in Polino is expected in June, around the June 13th liturgical feast, on the closest weekend. The event will reprise its established program: the procession to the hermitage of Saint Anthony, the parade of 'canestre', street food and local product stalls, the fireworks display, and the performance by the Polino town band.
The precise dates and detailed program are announced by the Pro Loco of Polino in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Patronal feast of Polino 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. The traditional structure includes:
- Procession to the hermitage of Saint Anthony
- Parade of 'canestre' in the historic center
- Street food and typical product stands
- Performance by the Polino town band
- Final fireworks display
Dates and details will be communicated by the Pro Loco of Polino.
Practical information — Patronal feast of Polino
How to get there
Polino can be reached by car from Terni, driving up the Valnerina (SS209) and then taking the mountain roads towards the Martani Mountains. The nearest train station is Terni.
When
The festival takes place in June, around the liturgical feast of Saint Anthony of Padua (June 13th), on the closest weekend.
Tips
Polino is a mountain village: bring suitable clothing for the evening and comfortable shoes to follow the procession to the hermitage.
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Where does it take place — Patronal feast of Polino
Polino e eremo di Sant'Antonio
Centro storico, 05030 Polino