Festival of Our Lady of the Rose
The festival of the San Francesco community in Carpi, between faith, music, and shared tables
About Madonna della Rosa Festival
A festival that is above all community
The Festival of Our Lady of the Rose is the most cherished event of the Parish of San Francesco d'Assisi in Carpi, in the province of Modena, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. For over two weeks, the parish courtyard on Via Catellani comes alive every evening, transforming into what the organizers like to call "a great community laboratory": a place where volunteers of all ages handle the setup, kitchen, and musical entertainment.
Between faith and conviviality
The festival originated around Marian devotion and accompanies the closing of the parish's pastoral year. However, it is not just a religious moment: it is a popular festival in all respects, where shared tables become the symbol of a community coming together. As the organizers recall, "the Church is made not only of walls, bell towers, or structures, but above all of people".
The Rose's Kitchen
The gastronomic heart of the festival is entrusted to the "Ladies of the Kitchen," who hand-make the green tortelli according to Emilian tradition. Among the signature dishes are the Rosa salads and the Patatrack, which has become a true emblem of the festival's conviviality over the years. The festival restaurant opens every evening, with a menu that blends local specialties and solidarity offerings.
A program for all generations
During the festival weeks, there are alternating concerts and live music, tombola evenings, public meetings, shows, and events designed for families. The parish scout group shares the year's budget and preparations for summer camps with the community. It is a program that blends the sacred and the profane, tradition and joy, in a true Emilian spirit.
The grand finale
The festival concludes with the Family Day and the Holy Mass for wedding anniversaries, where couples publicly renew their vows, followed by the grand community lunch in the courtyard: families, volunteers, young and old sitting at the same table, marking the end of the pastoral year.
Madonna della Rosa Festival — edition 2026
The 33rd edition of the Festival of Our Lady of the Rose enlivened the courtyard of the Parish of San Francesco d'Assisi in Carpi from May 22 to June 7, 2026. For over two weeks, the courtyard on Via Catellani transformed into a place of celebration, music, and conviviality, involving families, young people, and community volunteers.
The festival featured alternating concerts, tombola evenings, public meetings, and events for families, accompanied each evening by the parish kitchen with its signature dishes. The concluding Sunday, June 7, celebrated the Family Day and the end of the pastoral year with a grand community lunch.
Programme Madonna della Rosa Festival 2026
Friday, May 22 – Opening
- Opening aperitif in the courtyard of San Francesco
- Live musical entertainment with Scapes3
Weeks of celebration (May 23 – June 6)
- Concerts and live music in the parish courtyard
- Tombola evenings
- Public meetings and moments of community reflection
- Events for families
- Parish restaurant open every evening, with handmade green tortelli, Rosa salads, and the famous Patatrack
Sunday, June 7 – Grand finale
- 10:30 AM – Family Day and Holy Mass for wedding anniversaries, with the public renewal of vows (couples celebrating 40, 50, and 61 years of marriage), in honor of Saint Bernardino of Siena
- Afternoon – Concluding event of the parish scout year, sharing memories and preparing for summer camps
- 12:30 PM – Traditional community lunch for families in the courtyard of San Francesco, around a single large table
The detailed program for each evening was announced by the parish in the weeks leading up to the festival.
Highlights Madonna della Rosa Festival 2026
Prices Madonna della Rosa Festival 2026
Practical information — Madonna della Rosa Festival
Where
Courtyard of the Parish of San Francesco d'Assisi, Via Catellani, Carpi (MO), Emilia-Romagna.
How to get there
Carpi is reachable by train from the Modena-Mantova line, with the station a few minutes from the historic center. By car, take the Carpi exit on the A22 Brennero motorway. The San Francesco parish is located in the central area, well served by city parking lots.
Admission and restaurant
Admission to the festival is free. The parish restaurant is open every evening; dishes are paid for at the counter. Tombola evenings, concerts, and meetings are free and open to all.
Contacts
Parish of San Francesco d'Assisi / Diocese of Carpi, tel. +39 059 686048.
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Cortile della Parrocchia di San Francesco d'Assisi
Via Catellani, 41012 Carpi