Festa di San Giacomo e Sagra del Raviolo
The patronal festival of Gattorna celebrating the homemade ravioli of Ligurian tradition
About Sagra del Raviolo di Gattorna
Saint James, patron saint of Gattorna
In Gattorna, a hamlet of the Municipality of Moconesi in the Val Fontanabuona (Metropolitan City of Genoa), July 25th is the most important day of the year: Saint James the Apostle, the village's patron saint, is celebrated. The occasion combines the religious dimension with a convivial one, in a festival that draws the entire community and visitors from the valley.
The ravioli take center stage
The gastronomic heart of the festival is the Ravioli Festival (Sagra del Raviolo), dedicated to one of the most beloved dishes of Ligurian tradition: homemade ravioli, prepared according to old recipes with classic fillings of meat, cheese, and herbs. Food stalls liven up the village along with music, while among the specialties, you'll also find farinata and traditional desserts.
Devotion and community
The religious program includes the solemn mass and the procession with the statue of Saint James through the streets of Gattorna. It is the quintessential patronal festival of the village, an opportunity to gather and discover an authentic corner of the Genoese hinterland, where popular faith and good cuisine have always gone hand in hand.
Sagra del Raviolo di Gattorna — edition 2026
For 2026, the patronal festival of Saint James in Gattorna returns on the fixed date of July 25th. As tradition dictates, the program combines religious celebrations—the solemn mass and the procession with the statue of the patron saint—with the Ravioli Festival (Sagra del Raviolo), featuring food stalls serving homemade ravioli, farinata, and traditional desserts.
The detailed schedule will be released by the parish and the Festival Committee closer to the event.
Programme Sagra del Raviolo di Gattorna 2026
Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Morning — Solemn mass in honor of Saint James the Apostle
- Throughout the day — Opening of the Ravioli Festival (Sagra del Raviolo) food stalls (homemade ravioli, farinata, traditional desserts)
- Evening — Procession with the statue of the patron saint and musical entertainment
Detailed times to be confirmed closer to the event.
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Practical information — Sagra del Raviolo di Gattorna
How to get there
Gattorna di Moconesi is located along the SS225 of Val Fontanabuona, about 25 minutes from Chiavari and the A12 motorway exit.
When
July 25th, the feast day of Saint James. Religious celebrations and food stalls throughout the day.
Admission
Free. Food and drinks payable at the festival stalls.
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Where does it take place — Sagra del Raviolo di Gattorna
Gattorna (Moconesi)
Gattorna, 16047 Moconesi