Festa Patronale di Sant'Omobono

The saint who gives the town its name

Sant'Omobono Terme, in the province of Bergamo, is one of those rare municipalities that bear the name of their patron saint. The reference is to Saint Omobono Tucenghi, a merchant from Cremona who died during the celebration of Mass on November 13, 1197, in the church dedicated to him. Every year, around November 13th, the entire community of the Valle Imagna gathers around its protector in a deeply felt patronal festival.

Solemn Mass and procession in Mazzoleni

The heart of the festival is religious. The main celebration includes the solemn Mass and the traditional procession dedicated to the patron saint, which winds through the streets of the hamlet of Mazzoleni. The procession is accompanied by the evocative notes of the Band of Sant'Omobono Terme, which has always marked the most solemn moments of the community with its music.

The Charity Award and concerts

Among the most significant events is the presentation of the Charity Award, a symbolic recognition given to those who have distinguished themselves through actions or contributions for the benefit of the community. During the festival weekend, there are also organ concerts and musical interludes, while conviviality is found in lunches featuring local specialties, from goulash to tripe, dishes that tell the gastronomic tradition of the valley.

A festival that tells the story of the valley

The patronal festival of Sant'Omobono combines devotion, music, and the identity of a territory. For those visiting the Valle Imagna in autumn, it is an opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Bergamo region, where faith and community have walked together for over eight centuries.