Festa Patronale della Madonna del Rosario
The patron saint's festival of Varedo with stalls and traditions from the districts
About Festa Patronale di Varedo
The patron saint's festival of Varedo
The Festa Patronale della Madonna del Rosario is the most cherished event in Varedo, a municipality in the Province of Monza and Brianza. Devotion to the Madonna del Rosario, the town's patron saint, is traditionally celebrated in October and accompanies the religious festival with a day of activities that involve the entire town.
A large fair along Via Vittorio Emanuele II
For the occasion, Via Vittorio Emanuele II and the streets of the centre host a large fair. Among the stalls, there is space for stalls, hobbyists and artisans, painters, collectors, vintage and antique items, as well as agricultural products and food and wine offerings. It's an opportunity for a stroll among the exhibitors' offerings, in a festive atmosphere that attracts visitors from neighbouring municipalities as well.
The districts and the 'albero della cuccagna'
Alongside the fair, Varedo's patron saint's festival preserves some deeply rooted traditions: the district games, with the different town districts competing, and the 'albero della cuccagna' (greased pole), an ancient test of skill and strength that has always drawn crowds. A funfair, music, and entertainment complete the picture, on a day that intertwines the religious, popular, and community dimensions of the town.
Festa Patronale di Varedo — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festa Patronale della Madonna del Rosario will be held in October in Varedo, following the tradition linked to the town's patron saint. The detailed date will be announced by the Municipality closer to the event. The festival combines religious celebration with a large fair along Via Vittorio Emanuele II, featuring stalls, hobbyists, artisans, painters, collectors, vintage items, and agricultural products, and continues with the district games and the 'albero della cuccagna', as well as a funfair and entertainment.
Programme Festa Patronale di Varedo 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Municipality of Varedo closer to the event. The festival traditionally includes:
- Religious celebrations dedicated to the Madonna del Rosario
- Large fair along Via Vittorio Emanuele II with stalls, hobbyists, painters, collectors, vintage items, and agricultural products
- District games between the town's districts
- 'Albero della cuccagna' (greased pole)
- Funfair, music, and entertainment
Highlights Festa Patronale di Varedo 2026
Prices Festa Patronale di Varedo 2026
Practical information — Festa Patronale di Varedo
When
October 2026 (the Madonna del Rosario festival is traditionally celebrated in October). Specific dates to be announced by the Municipality closer to the event.
Where
Via Vittorio Emanuele II and the centre of Varedo (Province of Monza and Brianza).
Admission
Free.
How to get there
Varedo is served by the train station on the Milan-Asso line (Trenord) and can be reached by car from the Milano-Meda highway.
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Where does it take place — Festa Patronale di Varedo
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 20814 Varedo