Parish Festival of Serramazzoni

The village festival in Serramazzoni

The Parish Festival of Serramazzoni is one of the most cherished summer events in the Municipality of Serramazzoni, in the Province of Modena, in the heart of the Modenese Apennines in Emilia-Romagna. Organized by the parish with the support of the local community, the festival transforms Don Marino Donini square into a meeting point for families, residents, and tourists, with two evenings dedicated to good food and togetherness.

The food stand

The heart of the festival is the food stand, where volunteers prepare specialties of the Modenese Apennine tradition. The tables are laden with local cuisine classics, served hot and accompanied by cured meats and typical local products:

• Gnocco fritto and crescentine (tigelle), to be enjoyed with Modenese cured meats;
• Borlenghi, a very thin wafer typical of the Apennines;
• Polenta and mountain peasant cuisine dishes;
• homemade desserts and specialties prepared by parish volunteers.

Music and entertainment

Alongside the food, the festival offers live music and evening entertainment, with dance orchestras and animation that accompany the evenings until late. The atmosphere is typical of Emilia's village festivals: convivial, popular, and open to all, where different generations gather around outdoor tables.

A tradition of the Modenese Apennines

Parish festivals are among the most authentic expressions of community life in the Modenese Apennines: they originate around the parish and religious celebrations but become opportunities for meeting and promoting local cuisine and traditions. In Serramazzoni, located between Modena and the Apennine ridge, the festival is also a chance to discover a village nestled in greenery, a cool summer retreat not far from the city.

Why participate

The Parish Festival of Serramazzoni is perfect for those seeking a genuine experience away from mass tourism: free entry, affordable prices, traditional cuisine, and the warm welcome of a community that opens its doors to visitors. An ideal opportunity to combine a summer trip to the Modenese Apennines with an evening of flavors and good company.