Festa Patronale di San Giovanni Battista a Carona
The patron saint of the Alta Val Brembana celebrated on June 24th
About San Giovanni Battista a Carona
San Giovanni Battista, patron saint of Carona
Carona is a small municipality in the Alta Val Brembana, in the province of Bergamo, surrounded by the Orobic mountains and the large hydroelectric basins of the valley. Its patron saint is San Giovanni Battista, celebrated on June 24th, a day traditionally dedicated to the nativity of the Baptist throughout Italy. The parish church, dedicated to the saint, is the focal point of the celebration.
Between celebrations and village initiatives
The patronal festival combines the religious dimension with the community one: around the celebrations in the parish church, the Pro Loco of Carona organizes markets and collateral initiatives that liven up the village. It is a keenly felt event, which attracts residents and holidaymakers to one of the highest locations in the Val Brembana.
Carona and the Alta Val Brembana
Carona is a popular destination for summer hiking and winter sports, in a high mountain setting in the province of Bergamo. The festival of San Giovanni Battista, on June 24th, ideally marks the start of the village's summer season.
San Giovanni Battista a Carona — edition 2026
For 2026, the Patronal Festival of San Giovanni Battista in Carona is expected on June 24th, the liturgical date of the patron saint. The celebration centers on the services in the parish church dedicated to the saint; around these, the Pro Loco of Carona offers markets and collateral initiatives that liven up the village. The full timetable will be released by the parish and the Pro Loco in the weeks prior.
Programme San Giovanni Battista a Carona 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the parish and the Pro Loco of Carona closer to the festival.
The celebration on June 24th, feast day of the patron saint San Giovanni Battista, includes:
- Religious services in the parish church of San Giovanni Battista
- Markets and collateral initiatives organized by the Pro Loco of Carona
Highlights San Giovanni Battista a Carona 2026
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Practical information — San Giovanni Battista a Carona
How to get there
Carona is located in the Alta Val Brembana, in the province of Bergamo, reachable by car by driving up the valley beyond Branzi. The celebrations take place in the parish church of San Giovanni Battista.
Admission
Celebrations and initiatives with free admission.
Contacts
Pro Loco Carona, tel. +39 0345 77118.
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Where does it take place — San Giovanni Battista a Carona
Chiesa parrocchiale di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa parrocchiale di San Giovanni Battista, 24010 Carona