Fiera di Ferragosto

The Ferragosto of Scandolara Ravara

The Fiera di Ferragosto is the festival with which Scandolara Ravara, a municipality in the province of Cremona, celebrates its patron saint, Madonna SS. Assunta. The feast of the Assumption of Mary, on August 15th, is the heart of an event that combines the religious and popular dimensions, in a week of celebration that involves the entire village.

A week of festivities

The fair takes place in the days leading up to and following Ferragosto, with a program of evenings and events. Among the most anticipated are the charity evenings, the tombola (a popular Italian game similar to bingo), and the lottery, moments of conviviality that strengthen the community spirit typical of village festivals in the lower Po Valley.

Flavours of tradition

Gastronomy plays a central role, with traditional menus served at the stands. Among the specialties, the donkey stew stands out, a typical dish of Cremona and Mantua cuisine, representing a culinary culture tied to the territory and its peasant roots. Good food is one of the elements that attracts residents and visitors every year.

The climax on August 15th

The highlight is the feast of Madonna SS. Assunta on August 15th, the day the community gathers around its patron saint. For Scandolara Ravara and the province of Cremona, the Fiera di Ferragosto represents one of the most important summer events, capable of blending faith, tradition, and popular celebration in the heart of the Lombardy plain.