Garlasco Festival - Patronal Feast of the Blessed Virgin Assumed
The Patronal Feast and Autumn Fair of Lomellina
About Garlasco Festival
The Patronal Feast of Garlasco
The Garlasco Festival is the patronal feast dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Assumed, the town's patron saint. It takes place on the second Sunday of September and is one of the most cherished events in Lomellina, a land of rice paddies in the province of Pavia. A rich program of events that involves the entire community revolves around the religious celebration.
The Autumn Fair
The secular heart of the festival is the Autumn Fair, which enlivens Piazza Garibaldi, Via Piave, Via Don Gennaro, and Via Don Balduzzi with a variety of offerings:
- Food and wine stalls with the flavors of the Lomellina tradition;
- Artistic crafts and trade exhibitions;
- Antiques and markets;
- Exhibitions and widespread cultural events;
- Stalls and festive moments for all ages.
The event confirms itself as a traditional appointment that intertwines faith, commerce, and social life, enhancing the historic center of Garlasco and its gastronomic excellences.
Garlasco Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition takes place from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, culminating in the feast of the patron saint, the Blessed Virgin Assumed, on Sunday the 13th. The Autumn Fair enlivens Piazza Garibaldi, Via Piave, Via Don Gennaro, and Via Don Balduzzi with food and wine stalls, artistic crafts, antiques, and exhibitions, in a weekend of celebration for the entire Garlasco community.
Programme Garlasco Festival 2026
From Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13
- Religious celebrations in honor of the Blessed Virgin Assumed, patron saint of Garlasco (culminating Sunday, September 13)
- Autumn Fair with food and wine stalls of the Lomellina tradition
- Exhibitions of artistic crafts and antiques
- Exhibitions and cultural events in the historic center
- Stalls and festive moments along Piazza Garibaldi and the surrounding streets
Highlights Garlasco Festival 2026
Prices Garlasco Festival 2026
Practical information — Garlasco Festival
How to get there
Garlasco is located in the province of Pavia, along the SS596 dei Cairoli, and is served by the train station on the Mortara-Pavia line. The festival takes place in the historic center, largely pedestrianized during the event.
Admission and period
Free admission. The festival is concentrated around the second Sunday of September, coinciding with the feast of the patron saint, the Blessed Virgin Assumed.
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Where does it take place — Garlasco Festival
Centro storico (Piazza Garibaldi e vie limitrofe)
Piazza Garibaldi, 27026 Garlasco