Fossa Festival

A festival centered on games

In Fossacaprara, a hamlet of Casalmaggiore in the province of Cremona, the Sagra di Fossa has a unique characteristic that sets it apart from the many festivals in the region: here, before food and conviviality, comes popular games, considered by the organizers to be the true driving force of the festival. It is an event that has enlivened the village for over twenty years at the end of August.

Sbürla la Rôda and Palio di Fossa

The most anticipated moment is the Italian Championship of Sbürla la Rôda, a competition with straw bales linked to a practice recognized as intangible cultural heritage, along with the Palio di Fossa which takes place on Sunday. There are also the Invido championship and other traditional peasant games.

Culture, music, and cuisine

The festival complements the games with a rich cultural program: classical music concerts in the church every evening, street artists, book presentations on local history, and a review of animated short films for children. Traditional dishes are served, including gnòc a la mulinèra and trippa (tripe).

A community celebrating

The organization is entirely entrusted to the volunteers of the OltreFossa association, who renew the event every year, keeping the hamlet's identity alive. The Sagra di Fossa thus represents an important part of the summer calendar for the Casalmaggiore area and the entire Oglio Po region, in the province of Cremona.