Festa d'Autunno di Borgoratto Mormorolo
Flavours, traditions and ancient crafts of the Oltrepò Pavese
About Festa d'Autunno
The autumn of an Oltrepò village
The Festa d'Autunno (Autumn Festival) is the most anticipated event in Borgoratto Mormorolo, a small hilly municipality in the Province of Pavia. With over thirty years of history, it takes place on a Sunday in October and transforms the town centre into a journey dedicated to the peasant traditions of the Oltrepò Pavese, with a different theme chosen each year as the common thread of the day.
Ancient crafts and vintage tractors
Through the village streets, you'll find a market, exhibitions, and demonstrations of old-fashioned crafts, from grain processing to bread making. There's also a parade of vintage tractors, a symbol of the agricultural heritage of these lands, alongside traditional wooden games and activities designed for both adults and children.
The flavours of the hills
The gastronomic aspect is one of the reasons for the festival's success: polenta with braised meat or gorgonzola, cooked salami, sausages, 'schita' (a type of buckwheat pancake), roasted chestnuts, and desserts, all accompanied by the wines of the Oltrepò Pavese. Lunch is served under a marquee, with covered seating and vegetarian options available.
Culture, nature, and community
The day, organised by the Pro Loco of Borgoratto Mormorolo, combines street performances, live music, exhibitions, and cultural moments such as a guided tour of the Pieve di Mormorolo and a presentation of the area's hiking trails. A free shuttle service connects the car parks to the town centre. More than just a simple 'sagra' (local festival), the Festa d'Autunno is a living tale of the rural identity of the Oltrepò and the Apennine Lombardy.
Festa d'Autunno — edition 2026
For the 2026 edition, Borgoratto Mormorolo renews its Festa d'Autunno, now in its 33rd year. The town centre will once again come alive with the market, demonstrations of old-fashioned crafts, a parade of vintage tractors, and traditional games, while stalls will offer polenta, chestnuts, local products, and wines from the Oltrepò Pavese. As every year, the festival will have a central theme, announced by the Pro Loco along with the detailed programme in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Festa d'Autunno 2026
The detailed programme for the 33rd edition in 2026 will be published by the Pro Loco of Borgoratto Mormorolo. Based on the established structure of recent editions, the day will include:
- Morning: opening of the market and exhibitions in the village centre
- Demonstrations of ancient crafts and activities related to the year's theme
- Lunch under the marquee with polenta and braised meat, cooked salami, sausages, 'schita', and wines from the Oltrepò Pavese
- Parade of vintage tractors
- Traditional wooden games and activities for children
- Street performances, live music, and shows in the afternoon
- Roasted chestnuts and desserts
- Free shuttle service between car parks and the centre
Highlights Festa d'Autunno 2026
Prices Festa d'Autunno 2026
Practical information — Festa d'Autunno
When
One Sunday in October. The 2025 edition (32nd) was held on Sunday, October 19; the 33rd edition is expected in October 2026, with the date to be confirmed.
Where
Historic centre of Borgoratto Mormorolo (PV), Oltrepò Pavese.
Admission
Free admission. Lunch payable at the food stalls.
How to get there
Borgoratto Mormorolo can be reached by car from the hills of the Oltrepò, south of Voghera. On the day of the festival, a free shuttle service operates between the car parks and the town centre.
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Centro di Borgoratto Mormorolo
Centro storico, 27040 Borgoratto Mormorolo