Patronal Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel

The Rosta Patronal Feast

The Patronal Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel is the most cherished event of the year for Rosta, a town in the western belt of Turin, Piedmont, nestled on the morainic hills at the entrance to the Susa Valley. The recurrence is linked to the figure of Saint Michael the Archangel, the town's patron, and revolves around the traditional date of September 29th, when the community renews the bond between faith, territory, and local identity.

Tradition and historical roots

Rosta gained its autonomy in 1694 after centuries as a hamlet of Rivoli, and since then, the parish church of Saint Michael the Archangel, built between the 18th and 19th centuries, has become the main religious landmark of the town. The patronal feast is deeply rooted in this long communal history: the religious core remains the solemn Mass in honor of the patron, often celebrated on the Sunday closest to September 29th, a moment of reflection for the entire citizenry.

Pro Loco events

Alongside the religious dimension, the Pro Loco of Rosta, in collaboration with the Municipality and local sports associations, organizes several days of gastronomic and recreational appointments, concentrated mainly at the Via Ponata sports facilities and the Palawave. Among the events that have enlivened the festival for years are:

• The Fish Dinner (by reservation), which kicks off the gastronomic festivities;
• The Funfair and the barbecues hosted by the Pro Loco;
• "Motori in festa - Motor an festa", the tractor and agricultural machinery rally with a parade through the town streets and games;
• The traditional Saint Michael's Lunch, which concludes the festival at the Via Ponata sports facilities.

The Saint Michael Festival and market stalls

During the festival days, the center of Rosta also hosts the Saint Michael Festival, sponsored by the Municipality, with dozens of stalls set up along Via Stazione: typical Italian products, regional specialties, and street food offerings transform the town streets into a culinary journey, enlivened by music and social gatherings.

An event to experience

The Patronal Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel is a true Piedmontese village festival: an opportunity to rediscover the traditions of the Rosta community, taste local cuisine, and experience the convivial atmosphere that characterizes patronal celebrations in the province of Turin, just a few kilometers from the regional capital and the gateway to the Susa Valley.