Patronal Feast of Saint Liberato the Martyr

The 2025 edition of the Patronal Feast of Saint Liberato the Martyr took place as scheduled in San Marco la Catola, in the Monti Dauni, on August 19th. As per tradition, the morning was dedicated to the fair, featuring livestock exhibitions and the sale of agricultural and artisanal products from the Subappennino Dauno.

In the afternoon, the procession of the patron saint took place through the streets of the historic center, with the participation of the faithful and local authorities, while the square hosted the brass band concert in the evening. The feast opened the cycle of summer celebrations, which culminated on August 20th with the Giostra della Jaletta, the spectacular equestrian re-enactment at the foot of the Palazzo Ducale that attracted numerous visitors to the town.

August 19, 2025 — Patronal Feast of Saint Liberato the Martyr

• Morning — Livestock and local agricultural and artisanal produce fair along the village streets
• Afternoon — Solemn procession of the patron saint, Saint Liberato the Martyr, through the historic center
• Evening — Brass band concert in the square

August 20, 2025 — Giostra della Jaletta

• Morning — Parade of the district riders through the village streets
• Afternoon — Giostra della Jaletta at the foot of the Palazzo Ducale Pignatelli: riders from the districts compete by trying to strike the bucket of water ("a jalett") suspended between two balconies with a pole ("a verij")

The procession of the patron saint in the historic center, the evening brass band concert, and, the following day, the spectacular Giostra della Jaletta at the foot of the Palazzo Ducale.