Festa della Madonna delle Ciliegie

The start-of-summer festival in Carasco

The Festa della Madonna delle Ciliegie is one of the most cherished events in Carasco, a municipality in the Valle Sturla in the province of Genoa, at the entrance to the Tigullio hinterland valleys. Traditionally celebrated on the third Sunday of June, the festival marks the beginning of summer and combines religious observance with popular celebration.

Food stalls and Ligurian tradition

The heart of the festival are the food stalls set up in the gardens of Via Piani, where you can taste traditional Ligurian dishes: ravioli, pesto, but also asado and other specialties that liven up the evenings. Good food is accompanied by music and dancing evenings, in a convivial atmosphere that attracts residents and visitors from nearby towns.

'Serate sotto le stelle', Authentic Ligurian Event

The event is recognized among the Authentic Ligurian Events 2026, with the official name of 'Serate sotto le stelle' (Evenings under the stars). The recognition testifies to the festival's value as an authentic expression of local tradition and an opportunity for regional promotion.

Carasco and the Valle Sturla

A crossroads between Tigullio and the hinterland, Carasco is a lively municipality immersed in the green valleys of Genoa. The Festa della Madonna delle Ciliegie tells its community spirit, offering evenings of flavours, music, and joy in the heart of the Ligurian summer.