Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (Festa alla Torre)
The patronal feast of San Mauro Pascoli between peasant tradition and Romagna cuisine at Villa Torlonia
About Festa alla Torre
The patronal feast of San Mauro Pascoli
The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, known to all as Festa alla Torre, is the most heartfelt event of the summer in San Mauro Pascoli, a municipality in the Province of Forlì-Cesena, in Emilia-Romagna, a few kilometers from the sea of San Mauro Mare. Every year, around the last Sunday of June, the community gathers to honor its patron saints in a feast that combines religious devotion and Romagna peasant tradition.
Villa Torlonia, heart of the feast
The event takes place in the park of Villa Torlonia, the ancient agricultural estate linked to the family of Giovanni Pascoli: here the poet spent his childhood and here his father Ruggero worked as administrator of the Torlonia princes' property, before the tragic assassination that inspired the famous poem La cavalla storna. During the feast, the Tower and the manor house, normally closed to the public, open their doors: you can visit the cellars, the colonnade hall, the main floor with frescoes, and the ancient family chapel.
Peasant tradition and historical re-enactment
The heart of the Festa alla Torre is the recovery of Romagna's rural memory. Throughout the three days, there are exhibitions of vintage agricultural tools and historic tractors, demonstrations of ancient crafts, art and craft exhibitions, and folk singing and dancing groups. The most evocative moment is the historical re-enactment dedicated to the life of the peasant farmyard, enlivened by the songs and dances of the Romagna folk group L'Uva Grisa from Bellaria.
Romagna cuisine and live music
There is no shortage of great food: the food stalls offer typical Romagna dishes, from piadina to cappelletti, accompanied by local wine. The evenings end with live music, concerts, and liscio and folk shows, while workshops and entertainment are organized for children. Admission is free and the event is organized by the Associazione Torre with the patronage of the Municipality of San Mauro Pascoli.
Festa alla Torre — edition 2026
The Festa alla Torre returns to Villa Torlonia from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, reprising the tried-and-tested formula in honor of the patron saints of San Mauro Pascoli, Peter and Paul. This year again, the event, organized by the Associazione Torre with the patronage of the Municipality, alternates moments of devotion, peasant tradition, and conviviality in the park of the Pascoli residence.
The evening opening of the food stalls with typical Romagna dishes, guided tours of the Tower and the manor house, the historical re-enactment of the peasant farmyard, and the evening musical performances are confirmed. Admission is free.
Programme Festa alla Torre 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, with times, musical lineup, and day-by-day events, will be announced by the Associazione Torre in the weeks preceding the feast.
Based on previous editions, the usual structure includes:
- Friday — evening opening of food stalls with aperitif and live music;
- Saturday — guided tour of the Tower and the manor house of Villa Torlonia (by reservation), food stalls, and evening concert;
- Sunday — Holy Mass in the church of Saints Peter and Paul, blessing, historical re-enactment "The arrival of the farmer in the farmyard" with songs and dances by the folk group L'Uva Grisa, and a liscio music show in the evening.
Throughout the festival: exhibition of vintage agricultural tools and historic tractors, art and craft exhibitions, workshops and entertainment for children.
Highlights Festa alla Torre 2026
Prices Festa alla Torre 2026
Practical information — Festa alla Torre
How to get there
San Mauro Pascoli is located in the Province of Forlì-Cesena, along the Via Emilia. By car: exit at Rimini Nord or Cesena from the A14 motorway, then follow the SS16 Adriatica. By train: Savignano sul Rubicone-San Mauro Pascoli station on the Bologna-Ancona line, a few minutes from the center.
When
Three days around the last Sunday of June, at the park of Villa Torlonia.
Admission and contacts
Free admission. Guided tours of the Tower by reservation (tel. +39 0541 936070). For information: Associazione Torre, WhatsApp +39 335 6059800.
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Where does it take place — Festa alla Torre
Villa Torlonia (Parco Poesia Pascoli)
Villa Torlonia, Via Sogliano, 47030 San Mauro Pascoli