Festa Patronale di San Martino a Moltrasio
The traditional village fair on Lake Como
About Festa di San Martino
Saint Martin, patron saint of Moltrasio
Overlooking the waters of Lake Como, the village of Moltrasio, in the Province of Como, celebrates its patron saint Saint Martin with a festival rooted in the 19th century — documented tradition dates back to 1883. Every November, around the 11th, the village gathers for a day that blends religious and popular celebration.
Solemn Mass and the Fair
The central event is the solemn Mass, celebrated on a Sunday morning in the presence of the municipal administration and local associations. Immediately after, the traditional fair comes to life, stretching along Via Roma and Via Besana, with hobbyist stalls also animating the Viale delle Rimembranze and Piazza Umberto Primo.
Flavours, Drawing, and Workshops
The festival is also an occasion for taste: village associations offer traditional dishes and some new creations at various food stalls, in the true spirit of the San Martino fair, linked to autumn flavours. The drawing exhibition and the pasta-making workshop are held in the Library, activities that engage both adults and children and enrich the programme.
A Tradition of the Larian Village
More than just a fair, the Festival of San Martino is the moment when Moltrasio reaffirms its identity as a community, blending faith, craftsmanship, and conviviality. For those visiting Lake Como in autumn, it's an opportunity to discover the authentic soul of a village far from the summer tourist crowds.
Festa di San Martino — edition 2026
In 2026, Moltrasio will again celebrate its patron saint Saint Martin with the festival that has united faith and popular tradition for over a century. The programme includes the solemn Mass in the presence of the municipal administration and associations, followed by the traditional fair along Via Roma and Via Besana, with hobbyist stalls, local flavours, and the drawing exhibition with a pasta-making workshop in the Library.
The precise date of the celebration Sunday will be announced by the Municipality of Moltrasio closer to the event.
Programme Festa di San Martino 2026
The detailed 2026 programme will be announced by the Municipality of Moltrasio. Based on recent editions, the day will include:
- Morning — Solemn Mass (10:30 AM) in the presence of the municipal administration and associations
- Traditional fair along Via Roma and Via Besana, with hobbyist stalls at Viale delle Rimembranze and Piazza Umberto Primo
- Food stalls with traditional dishes organised by village associations
- In the Library: drawing exhibition and pasta-making workshop
Highlights Festa di San Martino 2026
Prices Festa di San Martino 2026
Practical information — Festa di San Martino
When
A Sunday in November, around the 11th (Saint Martin's Day). Solemn Mass at 10:30 AM.
Where
Via Roma, Via Besana, Viale delle Rimembranze, and Piazza Umberto Primo, Moltrasio (CO), Lake Como.
How to get there
Moltrasio is located a few kilometres north of Como along the Strada Regina; reachable by car, bus, and boat.
Admission
Free. Food and drinks are payable at the association stalls.
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Where does it take place — Festa di San Martino
Via Roma, Via Besana e centro di Moltrasio
Via Roma, 22010 Moltrasio