Festa di San Bernardo a Cigognola
The patronal festival of Oltrepò Pavese between music and flavours
About Festa di San Bernardo
The patron saint of Cigognola
In Cigognola, in the province of Pavia, in the Oltrepò Pavese region, the patron saint is San Bernardo, celebrated on August 20th. Around this anniversary, the Pro Loco of Cigognola organises the patronal festival, a summer event deeply felt by the community of the small village dominated by its castle.
Music, dancing, and Oltrepò cuisine
The festival takes place over two evenings, with a programme that combines entertainment and gastronomy:
- Live music and dancing
- Refreshments with typical dishes of Oltrepò Pavese, such as ravioli and braised pork cheek
- Local wines from the valley, a true excellence of the territory
The bar-restaurant service usually opens in the evening, and table reservations are recommended, as they fill up quickly.
A village festival
The Festa di San Bernardo is a classic of the Oltrepò summer tradition: a time when popular devotion and conviviality intertwine, and when the community of Cigognola comes together around its flavours and its history. At the foot of the castle and among the vineyards, it is one of the events that liven up the summer in the province of Pavia.
Festa di San Bernardo — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festa di San Bernardo in Cigognola is expected around August 20-21, coinciding with the patron saint's feast day. As per tradition, the Pro Loco of Cigognola is organising two evenings with live music, dancing, and refreshments featuring typical Oltrepò Pavese dishes — ravioli, braised pork cheek — accompanied by local wines. The exact dates and detailed programme will be announced closer to the event.
Programme Festa di San Bernardo 2026
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition will be published by the Pro Loco of Cigognola. Based on recent editions, the festival typically includes, over two evenings:
- Opening of the bar-restaurant service in the evening (from around 8:00 PM)
- Live music and dancing
- Menu with typical Oltrepò Pavese dishes and local wines
- Activities for children
Table reservations are recommended.
Highlights Festa di San Bernardo 2026
Prices Festa di San Bernardo 2026
Practical information — Festa di San Bernardo
Where
Centre of Cigognola (PV), Oltrepò Pavese. Pro Loco at Piazza Castello 7.
When
Around August 20th, the feast day of San Bernardo.
Reservations
Bar-restaurant service in the evening; table reservation recommended (Cristiano 338 2593066, Rossana 339 4391247).
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Where does it take place — Festa di San Bernardo
Centro di Cigognola
Piazza Castello 7, 27040 Cigognola