Festival of Our Lady of the Cherries

The early summer festival in Carasco

The Festival of Our Lady of the Cherries is one of the most heartfelt events in Carasco, a municipality in the Sturla Valley in the province of Genoa, at the entrance to the valleys of the Tigullio hinterland. Traditionally celebrated on the third Sunday of June, the festival marks the beginning of summer and combines religious observance with popular celebration.

Food stalls and Ligurian tradition

The heart of the festival are the food stalls set up in the gardens of Via Piani, where you can taste traditional Ligurian dishes: ravioli, pesto, but also asado and other specialties that liven up the evenings. Good food is accompanied by music and dancing evenings, in a convivial atmosphere that attracts residents and visitors from neighboring towns.

'Evenings under the stars', Authentic Ligurian Event

The event is recognized among the Authentic Ligurian Events 2026, with the official name of 'Evenings under the stars'. The recognition testifies to the value of the festival as an authentic expression of local tradition and as an opportunity for regional promotion.

Carasco and the Sturla Valley

A crossroads between Tigullio and the hinterland, Carasco is a lively municipality immersed in the green valleys of Genoa. The Festival of Our Lady of the Cherries tells its community spirit, offering evenings of flavors, music, and joy in the heart of the Ligurian summer.