Palio dl'Urmon
The eight districts of Robbio in challenge and the legendary wheelbarrow race
About Palio dl'Urmon
The festival of Robbio's districts
The Palio dl'Urmon is the event that ignites Robbio every summer, a municipality in Lomellina, in the province of Pavia. Born in 1985, the palio takes its name from the "Urmòn", a gigantic and centuries-old elm tree that had become a symbol of the Robbiese community. For about ten days, the eight districts of the city — Torre, Muron, Ciot, Balin, Mulino, Campagnola, Piana, and Castello — compete in games and challenges in a spirit of healthy rivalry.
The legendary wheelbarrow race
The highlight is the wheelbarrow race, a unique competition in the Italian landscape: a relay race in which three athletes per district pass a heavy wooden wheelbarrow loaded with a sack of sand, along a circuit that starts and ends in Piazza della Libertà. This final race, held on the first Sunday of September, determines the winning district of the palio.
Historical parades and Lomellina flavours
Alongside the competitions, the palio features historical parades and reenactments organized by the districts, reconstructing different eras — from the late Middle Ages to the post-WWII period — telling the history and identity of the town. The festival is also an opportunity to savour typical Lomellina cuisine, including the famous maxipaniscia, in a blend of tradition, competition, and conviviality that makes the Palio dl'Urmon an unmissable event.
Palio dl'Urmon — edition 2026
The Palio dl'Urmon 2026 returns to ignite Robbio between late August and the first days of September, with about ten days of festivities. The eight districts compete in games and challenges, while historical parades reconstruct the eras and traditions of the town.
The climax is the wheelbarrow race, the final event held on the first Sunday of September, which crowns the winning district. The typical Lomellina cuisine is also present, with the famous maxipaniscia among the highlights of the evenings.
Programme Palio dl'Urmon 2026
Event structure
- Opening and central days — Games and competitions between the eight districts (Torre, Muron, Ciot, Balin, Mulino, Campagnola, Piana, Castello)
- Historical parades — Reenactments organized by the districts, from the late Middle Ages to the post-war period
- Gastronomy — Evenings with Lomellina specialties, including maxipaniscia
- First Sunday of September — Wheelbarrow race: a relay in Piazza della Libertà that determines the winning district
The detailed calendar with dates and times will be published by the organizers in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Palio dl'Urmon 2026
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Practical information — Palio dl'Urmon
How to get there
Robbio is located in Lomellina, in the province of Pavia, and is reachable by car and train. The events take place in Piazza della Libertà and in the streets and districts of the town center.
Useful information
Many events are free to enter; gastronomic evenings require payment for consumption. For the detailed program, it is advisable to consult the official channels of the Municipality of Robbio and the tourist portals of Pavia.
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Where does it take place — Palio dl'Urmon
Piazza della Libertà e centro di Robbio
Piazza della Libertà, 27038 Robbio