Festa di Sant'Anna — Il Giglio
The auction of Saint Anne's gifts on July 26th
About Il Giglio di Campolieto
A tradition to discover
In Campolieto, a village in the province of Campobasso, Saint Anne is celebrated on July 26th with a very special and cherished tradition: Il Giglio. It is a sort of auction where the population offers money to win biscuits, excellent wine, and other gifts, arranged on a richly decorated wooden structure.
Devotion and conviviality
The ritual combines the religious dimension of Saint Anne's feast with the popular and convivial aspect of the gift auction, in a moment that involves the entire community of the town. It is a deeply rooted custom, passed down from generation to generation and eagerly awaited each year by the inhabitants of Campolieto.
A village of many traditions
Campolieto preserves a rich heritage of festivals and customs: besides the Giglio of Saint Anne, the town celebrates its patron saint, Saint Michael the Archangel, on September 29th and keeps alive folk songs like the Maitunata of New Year's Eve and the Epiphany carol singing. The Giglio represents one of the most characteristic facets of this Molise identity.
Il Giglio di Campolieto — edition 2026
The Feast of Saint Anne returns to Campolieto on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with its most characteristic tradition, Il Giglio. The community gathers around the richly decorated wooden structure on which biscuits, wine, and other gifts are displayed: participants offer money to win them, in an auction that combines devotion and conviviality.
The detailed program for the day, including religious celebrations and the Giglio event, will be communicated by the parish and the Municipality of Campolieto closer to the date.
Programme Il Giglio di Campolieto 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition (celebrations of Saint Anne and the Giglio auction) will be released by the parish and the Municipality of Campolieto closer to July 26th. Program under update.
Highlights Il Giglio di Campolieto 2026
The auction of the Giglio's gifts: biscuits, wine, and gifts on the decorated wooden structure.
Prices Il Giglio di Campolieto 2026
Practical information — Il Giglio di Campolieto
How to get there
Campolieto can be reached by car from Campobasso, in the southeastern area of the province. The festival takes place in the center of the village.
Tips
Participation in the festival is free. The auction of the Giglio's gifts involves monetary offers to win the displayed products.
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Where does it take place — Il Giglio di Campolieto
Centro storico di Campolieto
Centro storico, 86040 Campolieto