Patronal Feast of Saint Andrew
The patron saint's feast of Capralba between faith and Cremasco tradition
About Feast of Saint Andrew
The Patron Saint of Capralba
Capralba, a municipality in the Cremasco countryside in the province of Cremona, celebrates its patron saint Saint Andrew the Apostle at the end of November, around the liturgical date of November 30th. It is the most important feast in the village's calendar, a time when the community comes together around its religious and popular identity.
The Religious Dimension
The heart of the feast is the solemn mass in the parish church, followed by the traditional procession with the Saint's statue through the village streets: a moment of great participation and devotion, which renews the bond between the community and its patron saint every year.
The Popular Feast
Alongside the religious celebrations, the Feast of Saint Andrew offers a calendar of events designed to involve everyone, young and old:
- Food stalls with specialties of the Cremonese tradition
- Craft stalls
- Live music and entertainment
A Cremasco Tradition
The Feast of Saint Andrew is one of the many patronal feasts that mark the life of the villages in the Cremasco region, a land of countryside, good food, and close-knit communities. For those who want to discover the authenticity of this corner of Lombardy, Capralba's patronal feast is an ideal opportunity: between the devotion of the procession and the warmth of the food stalls, you can breathe the genuine spirit of local traditions in the province of Cremona.
Feast of Saint Andrew — edition 2026
The Patronal Feast of Saint Andrew returns to Capralba for the patron saint's anniversary on November 30, 2026 (or the closest Sunday). The feast combines the religious dimension—solemn mass and procession with the Saint's statue through the village streets—with the popular one.
As per tradition, the celebrations are accompanied by food stalls featuring specialties of Cremonese cuisine, craft stalls, and live music. The detailed program is published by the Parish and the Municipality of Capralba in the weeks prior.
Programme Feast of Saint Andrew 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Parish and the Municipality of Capralba. The usual structure of the feast includes:
- Solemn mass in the parish church
- Procession with the statue of Saint Andrew through the village streets
- Food stalls with specialties of the Cremonese tradition
- Craft stalls and live music
Highlights Feast of Saint Andrew 2026
The solemn mass and the procession with the statue of Saint Andrew, the central moment of devotion for the community of Capralba.
Prices Feast of Saint Andrew 2026
Practical information — Feast of Saint Andrew
How to get there
Capralba is located in the province of Cremona, in the Cremasco countryside, a short distance from Crema and Treviglio. It can be reached by car; the nearest train stations are Crema and Treviglio.
Admission
The feast takes place in the village spaces, with free admission. Food stalls are subject to a fee. For the detailed program, please refer to the channels of the Parish and the Municipality of Capralba.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Andrew
Capralba
Centro storico, 26010 Capralba