FestinForna - Saint Michael's Festival
The great October festival in the hamlet of Fornasotto
About FestinForna
The Fornasotto Festival
FestinForna is the great autumn festival of the hamlet of Fornasotto, in Pontirolo Nuovo, a municipality in the plain in the province of Bergamo. Dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel – whose feast day is celebrated on September 29th – the event takes place in October and lasts for about ten days, becoming one of the most anticipated events in the area.
Ten Days of Music, Food, and Fun
The program is rich and varied: musical and dancing evenings, tombola games (including "super tombola" with shopping vouchers), tribute bands, children's workshops with a play bus, and a sports car rally. The food offerings include a bar, pizzeria, and restaurant serving traditional dishes, open in the evenings and also for lunch on Sundays. It's the tried-and-tested formula of Bergamo village festivals, capable of uniting different generations.
A Festival Made by the Community
FestinForna is organized by Casa Emmaus together with the Pastoral Community of Pontirolo, Canonica, and Fara. The 20th edition was held in 2025, a testament to the longevity and deep roots of this event which, every autumn, brings the community of Pontirolo Nuovo, in the province of Bergamo, together around the celebration of its patron saint.
FestinForna — edition 2026
For 2026, FestinForna returns to Fornasotto di Pontirolo Nuovo during its usual October slot, with an event spanning about ten days. The festival, dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel, confirms its long-standing formula: musical and dancing evenings, tombola games, tribute bands, children's workshops, a car rally, and a restaurant with a pizzeria.
The detailed program, including dates and guests, will be released by Casa Emmaus and the pastoral community in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme FestinForna 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the organizers in the preceding weeks. The usual structure of the festival, documented in recent editions, includes:
- Musical and dancing evenings (ballroom dancing) and tribute bands
- Tombola games and "super tombola" with shopping vouchers
- Workshops and activities for children (play bus)
- Sports car rally
- Bar, pizzeria, and restaurant with traditional dishes (evenings; Sundays also for lunch)
Highlights FestinForna 2026
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Practical information — FestinForna
When
In October, for about ten days.
Where
Frazione Fornasotto, via Fornasotto, Pontirolo Nuovo (BG).
How to get there
Pontirolo Nuovo is located in the Bergamo plain, reachable by car from Bergamo (about 20 km) and from the Treviglio-Dalmine axis.
Admission
Free admission; restaurant and pizzeria at a charge. On Sundays, the restaurant is also open for lunch.
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Where does it take place — FestinForna
Frazione Fornasotto, Pontirolo Nuovo
Via Fornasotto, 24040 Pontirolo Nuovo