Patronal Feast of Saint John the Baptist — Stella San Giovanni
The patronal feast of the Baptist in the hamlet of Stella San Giovanni
About Feast of Saint John
Saint John the Baptist, patron of a hamlet
The Patronal Feast of Saint John the Baptist is the most important event in the hamlet of San Giovanni, in the municipality of Stella, in the province of Savona. The celebrations revolve around June 24th, the saint's day, and extend over several days of festivities.
Between faith and village festival
The program alternates religious moments — solemn mass and procession in honor of the patron saint — with civil initiatives, featuring food stalls, music, and entertainment. It is an opportunity for the community to come together and for visitors to discover the authentic village life of the Savona hinterland.
Stella, land of Pertini
The municipality of Stella is known for being the birthplace of Sandro Pertini, President of the Republic. Its hamlets, nestled in the green Ligurian Apennines between sea and mountains, preserve traditions and festivals like that of Saint John, capable of keeping the identity of these communities alive.
Feast of Saint John — edition 2026
For 2026, the Patronal Feast of Saint John the Baptist is scheduled from June 20 to 24 in the hamlet of San Giovanni di Stella, as confirmed by the events calendar of the Municipality of Stella.
The program will follow the traditional structure, with religious celebrations around the patron saint's day (June 24th) and civil festivities — food stalls, music, and entertainment — spread over the various days.
Programme Feast of Saint John 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be defined by the organizing committee closer to the event. The feast traditionally includes:
- Religious celebrations with mass and procession in honor of Saint John the Baptist (saint's day: June 24th)
- Food stalls with local dishes
- Musical evenings and entertainment
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Practical information — Feast of Saint John
Where
Hamlet of San Giovanni, Municipality of Stella (SV), Savona hinterland.
How to get there
Stella can be reached by car from Savona or Albisola, heading inland. The hamlet of San Giovanni is one of the main ones in the municipality.
Admission
Celebrations are free to access; food and drinks are paid for at the stalls.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint John
Frazione San Giovanni di Stella