Festa Patronale di San Giacomo a Villa Carcina
The patronal festival of Carcina, in Val Trompia
About Festa di San Giacomo
Saint James, patron saint of Carcina
The Patronal Festival of Saint James celebrates Saint James the Greater, patron saint of the hamlet of Carcina, in Villa Carcina, Val Trompia (province of Brescia). The feast day falls on July 25th and extends to the last Sunday of the month, blending religious observance with village festival traditions.
Between faith and popular tradition
The central moment is the solemn mass in honour of the patron saint. Around this celebration, Piazza Alfieri becomes the heart of the festivities: the barbecue with folk music, the fireworks, the tamburello match played in memory of Ardingo Garetto, the bocce tournaments, and games for children. It is the typical Triumplina summer festival, where sporting and convivial traditions intertwine with devotion.
A community festival
Organised by the parish of San Giacomo with the support of the Municipality of Villa Carcina, the patronal festival is an event rooted in the summer calendar of Val Trompia. It represents an opportunity for the community of Carcina to come together around their patron saint and the customs passed down through generations.
Festa di San Giacomo — edition 2026
In 2026, the Saint James festival in Carcina falls on Saturday, July 25th, with festivities extending to the last Sunday of the month. The community gathers for the solemn mass in honour of the patron saint and for popular events in Piazza Alfieri. The detailed programme, including times and evening events, will be published by the parish and the Municipality of Villa Carcina closer to the festival.
Programme Festa di San Giacomo 2026
Detailed programme to be published. According to tradition, the patronal festival of Saint James in Carcina includes:
- Solemn mass in honour of the patron saint, Saint James the Greater.
- Barbecue in Piazza Alfieri with folk music.
- Fireworks.
- Tamburello match in memory of Ardingo Garetto.
- Bocce tournaments and games for children.
Highlights Festa di San Giacomo 2026
Prices Festa di San Giacomo 2026
Practical information — Festa di San Giacomo
How to get there
Villa Carcina is located in Val Trompia, about 15 km north of Brescia, along the SP345. The Carcina hamlet and Piazza Alfieri are in the heart of the town.
When
Patronal festival of July 25th and the last Sunday of July.
Info
For mass times and the programme, contact the parish of San Giacomo (tel. 030 881044) or the Municipality of Villa Carcina.
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Where does it take place — Festa di San Giacomo
Piazza Alfieri
Piazza Alfieri, frazione Carcina, 25069 Villa Carcina