Festival of Our Lady of the Snows – Fellegara

A Village Festival in the Heart of the Reggio Emilia Summer

The Festival of Our Lady of the Snows is the most anticipated summer event in Fellegara, a hamlet in the Municipality of Scandiano, in the province of Reggio Emilia (Emilia-Romagna). Linked to the devotion to Our Lady of the Snows, traditionally celebrated on August 5th, the event takes place in the first days of August and transforms the Nuova Fellegara Sports Centre into the meeting point for the entire community. It is a genuine festival, made by volunteers, with tables under the stars and that village atmosphere that endures over time.

Food, Music, and Dialect Comedy

The heart of the festival is the food, open every evening from 8:00 PM: fried gnocco, tigelle, cured meats, and traditional Emilian dishes accompany evenings of live music, dancing, and karaoke. A special place is reserved for Reggio Emilia dialect theatre, with local companies staging comedies and cabarets in the local dialect, capable of making audiences of all ages laugh. The food stand and bar are managed by the sports centre volunteers, in a family-friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

More Than Just Food: Fishing, Motorcycles, and Charity

• Fishing competition and convivial lunch at the club, a morning dedicated to enthusiasts;
• Motorcycle rally, bringing together two-wheel lovers;
• Karaoke and music nights for younger people and families;
• Charitable initiatives, such as auctions to support the parish and local organizations.

A Tradition That Unites the Hamlet

More than just a food festival, the Festival of Our Lady of the Snows is a moment of identity for Fellegara: an occasion when different generations come together, funds are raised for community activities, and a tradition rooted in the religious and social life of the village is kept alive. For those visiting Scandiano and the Reggio Hills in the summer, it is the ideal opportunity to discover authentic Emilian hospitality far from the major tourist routes.