Festival of Saint Vitalis, patron saint of Bagnoli del Trigno
The patronal feast of the Pearl of Molise
About Saint Vitalis
The Patron Saint of the Pearl of Molise
Bagnoli del Trigno, in the province of Isernia, is known as the Pearl of Molise for the picturesque way its houses are nestled among enormous rocks and around the castle. On August 20th, the village celebrates its principal patron saint, Saint Vitalis, with the patronal feast.
The Feast and the Fair
On the eve, August 19th, the traditional Saint Vitalis Fair is held, with stalls and merchandise along the village streets. On the feast day, the community gathers for religious rites and a procession in honor of the saint, in an atmosphere of strong popular participation that is part of Bagnoli del Trigno's rich summer calendar.
Saint Vitalis — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festival of Saint Vitalis in Bagnoli del Trigno will take place around August 20th, with the eve's fair on August 19th. The community will gather for religious rites and the procession in honor of the patron saint in the historic center of the village.
Programme Saint Vitalis 2026
August 19-20, 2026
- August 19 — Traditional Saint Vitalis Fair along the village streets
- August 20 — Patronal feast: religious celebrations and procession in honor of Saint Vitalis
Detailed program (mass times, procession, and evening events) will be released by the Municipality and the parish in the preceding days.
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Practical information — Saint Vitalis
How to get there
Bagnoli del Trigno can be reached by car via the SS650 Trignina; it is about 35 km from Isernia. The feast and fair take place in the historic center.
When
Fair on August 19th, patronal feast on August 20th. Free admission.
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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .
Where does it take place — Saint Vitalis
Centro storico di Bagnoli del Trigno
Centro storico, 86091 Bagnoli del Trigno