Nativity of Mary – Mallare
The patronal feast of September between faith and gastronomic traditions
About Nativity of Mary
The patronal feast of Mallare
The Nativity of Mary is the patronal feast of Mallare, a municipality in the Bormida Valley in the hinterland of the province of Savona. The recurrence, dedicated to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary — liturgically celebrated on September 8 — is the most heartfelt event of the local calendar.
Faith and gastronomic traditions
The feast combines religious moments with the gastronomic traditions of the territory. Among the typical specialties of Mallare, fassini and tourcett stand out, characteristic products of local cuisine that accompany the celebrations, in a blend of devotion and authentic flavors.
An Authentic Ligurian Event
The event is recognized as Authentic Ligurian Event 2026 and funded by the Liguria Region, as part of the call for tenders that promotes traditional festivals organized by Municipalities. A recognition that underlines its identity value for the community of Mallare and for the Savona hinterland.
Nativity of Mary — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the patronal feast of the Nativity of Mary renews the September tradition in Mallare, around the September 8th recurrence. The event is recognized as an Authentic Ligurian Event 2026 and supported by the Liguria Region.
The feast combines religious moments in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary with local gastronomic traditions, featuring the characteristic fassini and tourcett. Precise dates and detailed program will be communicated in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Nativity of Mary 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced in the weeks preceding the event. The patronal feast will follow tradition, with religious celebrations in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and gastronomic moments dedicated to local specialties, including the typical fassini and tourcett.
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Where and when
Mallare (SV), in the Savona Bormida Valley, in September, around the feast of the Nativity of Mary (September 8). Religious and gastronomic celebrations in the village.
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Where does it take place — Nativity of Mary
Mallare