Patronal Feast of Saint Anne of Nenno
Edition 2026 Sacred music Gastronomy Heritage

Patronal Feast of Saint Anne of Nenno

Over a century of patronal feast in the hamlet of Nenno

Valbrevenna — Genova (210)
Dates 24 Jul โ€” 26 Jul 2026
Location Valbrevenna (210)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Feast of Saint Anne

With over a hundred years of history, the Patronal Feast of Saint Anne is the heart of summer in the hamlet of Nenno, in Valbrevenna, in the hinterland of Genoa. Traditionally on the last Sunday of July, the community gathers around its patron saint with religious celebrations, food stalls, and moments of conviviality. Organized by the Circolo ANSPI Sant'Anna and recognized as an Authentic Ligurian Event, it is a genuine village festival, set in the green Brevenna Valley and the Antola Park.

Saint Anne, patron saint of Nenno

The Patronal Feast of Saint Anne is the most important event in the hamlet of Nenno, in the municipality of Valbrevenna (Metropolitan City of Genoa), in the heart of the Brevenna Valley. With over a hundred years of history, the feast celebrates the patron saint of the hamlet, traditionally on the last Sunday of July.

Between faith and conviviality

The program combines religious celebrations in honor of Saint Anne with popular festivities, featuring food stalls and opportunities for community gathering. The feast is organized by the Circolo ANSPI Sant'Anna, which has overseen its proceedings for generations.

An Authentic Ligurian Event

The event is recognized among the Authentic Ligurian Events, a brand that promotes festivals most closely linked to the territory's traditions. It's an opportunity to discover the Brevenna Valley and the Antola Park, a corner of nature and tradition just a short distance from Genoa.

Feast of Saint Anne โ€” edition 2026

The Patronal Feast of Saint Anne of Nenno is scheduled from July 24 to 26, 2026, in Valbrevenna. Religious celebrations in honor of the patron saint, food stalls, and moments of conviviality in the Brevenna Valley. Organization by the Circolo ANSPI Sant'Anna. Authentic Ligurian Event 2026.

For 2026, the patronal feast is scheduled from July 24 to 26 in the hamlet of Nenno, in line with the tradition of holding it on the last Sunday of July.

The program will follow the established structure, with religious celebrations dedicated to Saint Anne and civil festivities โ€” food stalls and moments of conviviality โ€” organized by the Circolo ANSPI Sant'Anna. The feast is recognized as an Authentic Ligurian Event 2026.

Programme Feast of Saint Anne 2026

The detailed 2026 program will be announced by the Circolo ANSPI Sant'Anna. Based on tradition:

  • Religious celebrations and procession in honor of Saint Anne
  • Food stalls with local dishes
  • Moments of conviviality for the community

Highlights Feast of Saint Anne 2026

Centennial patronal feast of Saint Anne with religious celebrations and food stalls in the Brevenna Valley.

Prices Feast of Saint Anne 2026

Free admission to celebrations; paid consumption at stalls.

Practical information — Feast of Saint Anne

Where

Hamlet of Nenno, Municipality of Valbrevenna (GE), Brevenna Valley, Antola Park.

How to get there

Valbrevenna can be reached by car from Genoa, going up the Polcevera Valley and the Scrivia Valley towards the hinterland. The hamlet of Nenno is located on the heights of the municipality.

Admission

Free access to celebrations; paid consumption at food stalls.

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Where does it take place โ€” Feast of Saint Anne

Frazione Nenno

Feast of Saint Anne in brief

Sacred music Gastronomy Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Free Genova

History of Feast of Saint Anne