Feast of Saint Celestine the Martyr and Autumn Flavors Festival
Edition 2025 Finished Free Sacred music Brass band Pyrotechnic show

Feast of Saint Celestine the Martyr and Autumn Flavors Festival

11 Oct 2025 — 12 Oct 2025
Bovino — Foggia (071)

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Edition 2025 — Saint Celestine the Martyr

The 2025 edition of the Feast of Saint Celestine the Martyr took place in Bovino on Saturday, October 11th, and Sunday, October 12th. On Saturday evening, the old town hosted the "Autumn Flavors" Festival with roasted chestnuts, porchetta, and local products, a gluten-free station, and a silent party at midnight; part of the proceeds were donated to AIL. Sunday featured the solemn procession, the arrival of the Bersaglieri fanfare, and fireworks.

2025 Feast of Saint Celestine the Martyr in Bovino

The 2025 edition was held on October 11th and 12th. On Saturday, October 11th, from 8:30 PM, the old town welcomed the "Autumn Flavors" Festival with seasonal specialties from the Monti Dauni, entertainment by the Bersaglieri, a gluten-free station, and a silent party at midnight; a portion of the proceeds was donated to AIL (Italian Association against Leukemia).

Sunday, October 12th: at 8:30 AM, the arrival of the Bersaglieri fanfare with flag-raising and parade through the city; at 11:30 AM, the procession of Saint Celestine the Martyr; in the afternoon, a friendly match at the Regina Margherita field, the Bersaglieri concert along Corso Vittorio Emanuele (4:30 PM), the laying of the commemorative wreath (7:00 PM), and, in closing, fireworks at 9:00 PM. The event was organized by Pro Loco Bovino, the Confraternity of the Good Death, and the National Bersaglieri Association, with the San Celestino Festival Committee.

Programme

Saturday, October 11, 2025

  • 8:30 PM — "Autumn Flavors" Festival in the old town, with Bersaglieri entertainment and gluten-free station
  • Midnight — Silent party

Sunday, October 12, 2025

  • 8:30 AM — Arrival of the Bersaglieri fanfare, flag-raising, and parade
  • 11:30 AM — Procession of Saint Celestine the Martyr
  • 3:30 PM — Friendly match at the Regina Margherita field
  • 4:30 PM — Bersaglieri concert on Corso Vittorio Emanuele
  • 7:00 PM — Laying of the commemorative wreath
  • 9:00 PM — Fireworks display

Highlights

Autumn Flavors Festival, Bersaglieri fanfare, procession of Saint Celestine, silent party, and fireworks.

Prices

Free admission; food and local products available for purchase at stalls. Gluten-free station available. Part of the proceeds donated to AIL.

Where does it take place — Saint Celestine the Martyr

Borgo antico di Bovino

Saint Celestine the Martyr in brief

Sacred music Brass band Pyrotechnic show Gastronomy Wine Local produce Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Free Foggia

History of Saint Celestine the Martyr

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