Festival of San Giacomo and Ravioli Fair of Gattorna
The patronal feast of Gattorna celebrating the homemade ravioli of Ligurian tradition
About Ravioli Fair of Gattorna
Saint James, patron saint of Gattorna
In Gattorna, a hamlet of the Municipality of Moconesi in the Val Fontanabuona (Metropolitan City of Genoa), July 25th is the most important day of the year: Saint James the Apostle, the village's patron saint, is celebrated. The occasion combines the religious dimension with a convivial one, in a festival that draws the entire community and visitors from the valley.
The ravioli protagonist
The gastronomic heart of the festival is the Ravioli Fair, dedicated to one of the most beloved dishes of Ligurian tradition: homemade ravioli, prepared according to old recipes with classic meat, cheese, and herb fillings. Food stalls animate the village along with music, and among the specialties, farinata and traditional desserts are not to be missed.
Devotion and community
The religious program includes the solemn mass and the procession with the statue of Saint James through the streets of Gattorna. It is the quintessential patronal feast of the village, an opportunity to gather and discover an authentic corner of the Genoese hinterland, where popular faith and good cuisine have always gone hand in hand.
Ravioli Fair of Gattorna — edition 2026
For 2026, the patronal feast of Saint James in Gattorna returns on the fixed date of July 25th. The program combines, as per tradition, religious celebrations — the solemn mass and the procession with the statue of the patron saint — with the Ravioli Fair, featuring food stalls serving homemade ravioli, farinata, and traditional desserts.
The detailed schedule will be released by the parish and the Festival Committee closer to the event.
Programme Ravioli Fair of Gattorna 2026
Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Morning — Solemn mass in honor of Saint James the Apostle
- Throughout the day — Opening of the Ravioli Fair food stalls (homemade ravioli, farinata, traditional desserts)
- Evening — Procession with the statue of the patron saint and musical entertainment
Detailed times to be confirmed closer to the event.
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Practical information — Ravioli Fair of Gattorna
How to get there
Gattorna di Moconesi is located along the SS225 of the Val Fontanabuona, about 25 minutes from Chiavari and the A12 motorway exit.
When
July 25th, the feast day of Saint James. Religious celebrations and food stalls throughout the day.
Admission
Free. Paid consumption at the fair stalls.
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Where does it take place — Ravioli Fair of Gattorna
Gattorna (Moconesi)
Gattorna, 16047 Moconesi