Festa Patronale di San Carlo Borromeo
The feast of the patron saint San Carlo in Torrazza Coste, in the Oltrepò Pavese region
About Festa di San Carlo
The patron saint of Torrazza Coste
The Festa Patronale di San Carlo Borromeo is the occasion on which Torrazza Coste, a municipality in the Oltrepò Pavese region in the province of Pavia, honours its patron saint, celebrated on November 4th. It is the most cherished autumn event for the town.
Faith and tradition
The religious celebration on Sunday morning includes a solemn mass in honour of San Carlo Borromeo, followed by a procession. Alongside the religious rites, the civil program unfolds over several days with dancing evenings, a gastronomic pavilion, and various initiatives.
Autumn flavours and local culture
Among the stars of the festival are the typical autumn products: roasted chestnuts, schita (the traditional local flatbread), polenta, and salami, served at the stands set up in the square. There are also stalls and cultural initiatives, including the photographic museum of peasant memory, which tells the rural history of the area.
Festa di San Carlo — edition 2026
In 2026, the feast of the patron saint of Torrazza Coste, San Carlo Borromeo, revolves around the date of November 4th. On Sunday morning, a solemn mass and procession are scheduled; the civil program unfolds over several days with stands offering roasted chestnuts, 'schita', and typical products, as well as stalls and cultural initiatives in the town.
Programme Festa di San Carlo 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Municipality and the Pro Loco of Torrazza Coste. Based on recent editions, the patronal festival includes:
- the solemn mass in honour of San Carlo Borromeo, followed by the procession;
- three days of civil program with dancing evenings and a gastronomic pavilion;
- tastings of roasted chestnuts, schita, polenta, and typical products, with stalls;
- cultural initiatives, including the photographic museum of peasant memory.
Highlights Festa di San Carlo 2026
Practical information — Festa di San Carlo
Where
Torrazza Coste (PV), Oltrepò Pavese.
When
In early November, around the feast day of San Carlo Borromeo on November 4th.
Specialities
Roasted chestnuts, schita, polenta, and typical products from the Oltrepò region.
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Where does it take place — Festa di San Carlo
Centro di Torrazza Coste